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  • John Holowaty, MD 50 Points

    John Holowaty, MD

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    1370 Timberlake Manor Pkwy
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • David Butler, MD

    David Butler, MD

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    232 S Woods Mill Rd
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Craig Hildreth, DO, MD

    Craig Hildreth, DO, MD

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    905 Kingscove Ct
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Laura Moore, M.D.

    Laura Moore, M.D.

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    224 South Woods Mill Road
    Suite 750
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Merlyn Thompson, M.D.

    Merlyn Thompson, M.D.

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    224 S Woods Mill Rd
    Suite 750
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Daniel Wagner, M.D.

    Daniel Wagner, M.D.

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    224 S Woods Mill Rd
    Suite 750
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Rajnikant Patel, MD, IMG 100 Points

    Rajnikant Patel, MD, IMG

    Compas
    Distance: 21.29 mi
    117 S Prairie St
    Bethalto, IL 62010

  • Aragona E J MD

    Distance: 22.71 mi
    108 Northport Drive
    Godfrey, IL 62035

  • Nagle Lisa MD

    Distance: 25.07 mi
    100 Osage Executive Circle
    House Springs, MO 63051
  • John Dubois, DO 290 Points

    John Dubois, DO

    Eureka Medical
    Distance: 25.09 mi
    97 Hilltop Village Center Dr Ste A
    Eureka, MO 63025
  • David Pittenger, DO 70 Points

    David Pittenger, DO

    Distance: 25.09 mi
    97 Hilltop Village Center Dr Ste A
    Eureka, MO 63025
  • Shawn Brunk, MD 150 Points

    Shawn Brunk, MD

    Shawn Brunk, DO, a SignatureMD Physician
    Distance: 25.72 mi
    201 1st Executive Avenue
    O'Fallon, MO 63376
  • Khaled Hassan, M.D. 380 Points

    Khaled Hassan, M.D.

    Creative Recovery Center
    Distance: 25.94 mi
    2730 South St. Peters Parkway
    Suite 106
    Saint Peters, MO 63376
  • Lori Effland 150 Points

    Lori Effland

    Lori Effland, NP
    Distance: 25.94 mi
    5401 Veterans Memorial Parkway
    Suite 101
    Saint Peters, MO 63376
  • James Jones, DO 50 Points

    James Jones, DO

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    PO Box 10
    Saint Peters, MO 63376
  • 20 Points

    Boone Karen MD

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    4790 Executive Centre Pkw
    Saint Peters, MO 63376

  • Conoyer Michael MD

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    4790 Executive Centre Pkw
    Saint Peters, MO 63376

  • Grybinas Betsy Md

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    107 Piper Hill Drive Suite 150
    Saint Peters, MO 63376

  • Macdonald Robert MD

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    4790 Executive Centre Pkw
    Saint Peters, MO 63376

  • Parker Daniel Md

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    107 Piper Hill Drive
    Saint Peters, MO 63376
  • Eufemio Verzola, MD 100 Points

    Eufemio Verzola, MD

    Distance: 26.63 mi
    PO Box 127
    Herculaneum, MO 63048
  • Chatchai Bunsongsikul, MD 100 Points

    Chatchai Bunsongsikul, MD

    Distance: 27.12 mi
    1002 Spotsylvania St
    New Athens, IL 62264
  • Robert Patterson, MD 120 Points

    Robert Patterson, MD

    Cedar Hill Medical
    Distance: 30.46 mi
    PO Box 140
    Cedar Hill, MO 63016
  • Joseph Eickmeyer, Jr, DO 70 Points

    Joseph Eickmeyer, Jr, DO

    Cedar Hill Medical Center
    Distance: 30.46 mi
    6420 The Cedars Court, P.O. Box 140
    Cedar Hill, MO 63016

General Practitioner Info

General Practitioner Summary:
A general practitioner is a medical doctor that treats patients for illnesses, whether they are long term or short term in duration. This type of doctor also offers preventive health care and patient education for maintenance of health and overall well being.

These doctors use a holistic approach to treat patients. Their patients may be healthy or may have one of multiple health care problems. The general practitioner was common in the past, but has mostly been replaced by newer titles such as the family doctor and the primary care physician.

Conditions Treated:


General practitioners treat both acute and chronic illnesses of nearly every type that do not require the services of a specialist. While the medical issues treated by these doctors may be exhaustive, some of these conditions may include:

and many, many more.

Specialties:


General practitioners can obtain additional qualifications in areas such as adolescent medicine and geriatric medicine. Others include hospice, sleep medicine, and sports medicine.

Procedures and Treatments:


General practitioners use interviews combined with a physical examination to make a diagnosis or to check up on continuing health and wellness. These doctors may recommend or perform lab procedures such as taking blood and performing x-rays. General practitioners may prescribe medications and offer nutrition and activity advice, in addition to making recommendations for specific patient lifestyle changes. Additional procedures may involve in-office surgical procedures such as lancing and draining abscesses.

Profession Details:


After completion of a Bachelor Degree with a strong emphasis in one of the science fields, a candidate must attend at least 4 years of education at an accredited medical school, followed by a 3 - 7 year residency program. An additional 1 - 3 years of fellowship is necessary for those wishing to add a specialty or additional qualifications. Specific exams are required, then the doctor must become licensed in the state in which he or she will practice medicine. Voluntary board certification may also be obtained.

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General Practitioner FAQs:

What is a General Practitioner?
A General Practitioner is a healthcare professional who practices medicine and is licensed by a state board.

What type of work does a General Practitioner do?
A General Practitioner counsels and examines patients for injuries or diseases. A General Practitioner can do minor procedures, for example, treat skin lesions.

What's the difference between a General Practitioner and a Family Doctor?
A Family Doctor is a General Practitioner with the additional education and training for Family Doctor designation. Both treat a wide range of health issues, but the family doctor has additional training for the needs specific to patients of all ages.

Can my whole family see a General Practitioner?
While the General Practitioner is qualified to treat all patients, he or she should have additional qualifications in family medicine in order to be up-to-date on issues that are specific to children and the elderly.

What can I see a General Practitioner for?
You can see a General Practitioner for any common problem. A General Practitioner can take care of patients of all ages.

How many General Practitioners are there in the United States?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that there are approximately 209,000 in the United States as of 2010.

How do I find a General Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a General Practitioner in your state. Select General Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a General Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a General Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of General Practitioners in your city and state.

General Practitioner Related Terms:
general practice, family doctor, primary care physician, physical examinations, cholesterol testing, wound care, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, fitness programs, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment