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  • Holman Joseph R MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1225 East Garrison Boulevard
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Howe Donald D MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1225 East Garrison Boulevard
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Jacobs George Daniel MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1225 East Garrison Boulevard
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Jarratt Mikell J MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1021 X Ray Drive
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Carmelita Lugue, DO

    Carmelita Lugue, DO

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    2680 Aberdeen Blvd
    Ste A
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Lynch Sean M MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1225 East Garrison Boulevard
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Murphy Thomas L Jr MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1021 X Ray Drive
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Needell James E MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1021 X Ray Drive
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Nims Tracy A MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1225 East Garrison Boulevard
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Pauli Jon W MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    660 Summit Crossing Place
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Sheitler John MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    640 Summit Crossing Place
    Gastonia, NC 28054

  • Silkstone William L MD

    Distance: 19.76 mi
    1839 East Garrison Boulevard
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • John Gamble Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Gamble Jr, MD

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    PO Box 250
    Lincolnton, NC 28093
  • Henry Crotwell, MD 10 Points

    Henry Crotwell, MD

    Family Medicine Associates
    Distance: 21.48 mi
    207 Church St
    Clover, SC 29710
  • Sheela Bhat, MD

    Sheela Bhat, MD

    Distance: 21.48 mi
    16 Duckhook Cir
    Clover, SC 29710
  • Harrill Washburn, MD 120 Points

    Harrill Washburn, MD

    Boiling Springs Medical Assoc
    Distance: 22.68 mi
    206 Reservation Dr, Spindale Family Practice,
    Spindale, NC 28160
  • Bonner Baker, MD 100 Points

    Bonner Baker, MD

    Distance: 24.33 mi
    288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherford Hospital Inc
    Rutherfordton, NC 28139
  • Henry Cupstid, MD 130 Points

    Henry Cupstid, MD

    Foothills Family Medicine
    Distance: 24.34 mi
    PO Box C
    Cowpens, SC 29330
  • Marvin Hevener, MD 100 Points

    Marvin Hevener, MD

    Foothills Family Medicine
    Distance: 24.34 mi
    5470 North Main Street, P.O. Box C
    Cowpens, SC 29330

  • Cooper Kirsten MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    700 North Main Street
    Stanley, NC 28164
  • John Keith Jr, MD 110 Points

    John Keith Jr, MD

    Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    303 E Wood St
    Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • Gal Margalit, MD 100 Points

    Gal Margalit, MD

    Advantage Healthcare
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    PO Box 1206
    Spartanburg, SC 29304
  • Barry Henderson, MD 100 Points

    Barry Henderson, MD

    Family Practice Ctr
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    243 E Blackstock Rd Ste 6
    Spartanburg, SC 29301
  • Laura Moretz, MD 100 Points

    Laura Moretz, MD

    Hillcrest Family Practice
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    1360 Drayton Rd
    Spartanburg, SC 29307
  • John Wieder, MD 100 Points

    John Wieder, MD

    Hillcrest Family Practice
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    1360 Drayton Rd, Hillcrest Fam Prac Pc
    Spartanburg, SC 29307

  • Adams-Hudson Brenda Md

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    750 South Church Street
    Spartanburg, SC 29306

  • Alam Safdar MD

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    218 East Blackstock Road
    Spartanburg, SC 29301

  • Dorlon Robert E Md Jr

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    391 Serpentine Drive
    Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • ERIN FARR

    ERIN FARR

    ERIN FARR, Nurse Practitioner
    Distance: 32.6 mi
    324 N Pine St
    Suite A
    Spartanburg, SC 29302

  • Galbraith Penny MD

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    1700 Skylyn Drive
    Spartanburg, SC 29307

  • Nichols John T Md Jr

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    2995 Reidville Road
    Spartanburg, SC 29301

  • Sarmiento Cheryl A MD

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    218 East Blackstock Road
    Spartanburg, SC 29301

  • Wellness for Life Program Spartanbrg RGNL MDCL Center

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    101 East Wood Street
    Spartanburg, SC 29303

  • White Larry B Md

    Distance: 32.6 mi
    2995 Reidville Road
    Spartanburg, SC 29301

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