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  • Meyers Stephanie J MD

    8111 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Meyers Stephanie J Md

    16120 West Dodge Road
    Omaha, NE 68118

  • Minier William MD

    5050 Ames Avenue
    Omaha, NE 68104

  • Mitchell John C II MD

    8021 Cass Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Morgan James R MD

    6828 North 72nd Street Suite 6100
    Omaha, NE 68122

  • Mullen Julia A MD

    7710 Mercy Road Suite 601
    Omaha, NE 68124

  • Murdock Cynthia MD

    8111 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Murdock-Langan Patricia MD

    17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza
    Omaha, NE 68130

  • Murphy Sherrill K MD

    6901 North 72nd Street
    Omaha, NE 68122

  • Murphy Sherrill K MD

    17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza
    Omaha, NE 68130

  • Nabulsi Reema MD

    13110 Birch Drive
    Omaha, NE 68164

  • Nair Nicki MD

    2801 South 88th Street
    Omaha, NE 68124

  • Nair Nicki MD

    14264 West Maple Road
    Omaha, NE 68164

  • Neumeister J Scott Md

    2955 Farnam Street
    Omaha, NE 68131

  • Nielsen Stephen M MD

    8303 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Ohia Ekanem O MD

    9717 Q Street
    Omaha, NE 68127

  • Oleson Kristine S MD

    6901 North 72nd Street
    Omaha, NE 68122

  • Olson Charles E MD

    10020 Nicholas Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Olson Daniel R MD

    8303 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Olson Karen C Md

    2727 South 144th Street
    Omaha, NE 68144

  • Omar Mark D Md

    16120 West Dodge Road
    Omaha, NE 68118

  • Osterholm Richard K MD

    10170 Nicholas Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Palmer William R MD

    10170 Nicholas Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Pamies Rubens J Md

    2955 Farnam Street
    Omaha, NE 68131

  • Paradis Mara P MD

    17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza
    Omaha, NE 68130

  • Park Plaza Urgent Care Clinic - Orthopedics

    105 North 31st Avenue, Suite 100
    Omaha, NE 68131

  • Parker Jennifer R MD

    5050 Ames Avenue
    Omaha, NE 68104

  • Parson Camilla R MD

    8111 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Penny Gregory T MD

    2801 South 88th Street
    Omaha, NE 68124

  • Perry Deborah A MD

    8303 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Peters Michael H MD

    10020 Nicholas Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Piskac Anton F MD

    10170 Nicholas Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Powers Trisha Md

    16120 West Dodge Road
    Omaha, NE 68118

  • Pralea Anca M MD

    10060 Regency Circle
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Prine Arthur Md

    6901 North 72nd Street
    Omaha, NE 68122

  • Quon Wing MD

    6901 North 72nd Street
    Omaha, NE 68122

  • Rakes Angie MD

    2727 South 144th Street
    Omaha, NE 68144

  • Rasmussen Andrew G MD

    8303 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Recker Robert L MD

    7710 Mercy Road Suite 601
    Omaha, NE 68124

  • Reddy Narendra B MD

    6901 North 72nd Street
    Omaha, NE 68122

  • Reel Jill S MD

    14264 West Maple Road
    Omaha, NE 68164

  • Rennels Douglas E MD

    8005 Farnam Drive Suite 203
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Renno Samer I MD

    6901 North 72nd Street
    Omaha, NE 68122

  • Revtyak George E MD - Westroads Office Park

    10020 Nicholas Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Reyes Christine A MD

    8303 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Richards Alan T MD

    8303 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Robertson Andrew MD

    8303 Dodge Street
    Omaha, NE 68114

  • Rogers Charles P MD

    10710 Fort Street
    Omaha, NE 68134

  • Rush Charles T MD

    2801 South 88th Street
    Omaha, NE 68124

  • Russell Ann B MD

    2801 South 88th Street
    Omaha, NE 68124

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