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Orange City (13.98 mi)
Kingsley (15.65 mi)
Sioux Center (20.97 mi)
Cherokee (21.85 mi)

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51028 (3) (13.31 mi)
51041 (7) (13.84 mi)
51250 (2) (20.94 mi)
51012 (3) (21.53 mi)
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  • Locker Steven Md

    Distance: 13.97 mi
    322 Central Avenue Southwest
    Orange City, IA 51041

  • Naqvi Shahid Md

    Distance: 13.97 mi
    322 Central Avenue Southwest
    Orange City, IA 51041

  • Pals Cynthia MD

    Distance: 13.97 mi
    402 Central Avenue Northwest
    Orange City, IA 51041

  • Van Gorp David MD

    Distance: 13.97 mi
    402 Central Avenue Northwest
    Orange City, IA 51041

  • Vander Kooi Paul Md

    Distance: 13.97 mi
    402 Central Avenue Northwest
    Orange City, IA 51041

  • Wallinga Melvin Md

    Distance: 13.97 mi
    402 Central Avenue Northwest
    Orange City, IA 51041

  • Weber John MD

    Distance: 13.97 mi
    402 Central Avenue Northwest
    Orange City, IA 51041

  • Bittner Chad MD

    Distance: 15.64 mi
    111 South Main Street
    Kingsley, IA 51028

  • Krohn Jeffrey MD

    Distance: 15.64 mi
    111 South Main Street
    Kingsley, IA 51028

  • Powell Robert V MD

    Distance: 15.64 mi
    111 South Main Street
    Kingsley, IA 51028

  • Jongewaard R A Md

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    645 South Main Avenue
    Sioux Center, IA 51250

  • Samani Reuben Md PC

    Distance: 20.96 mi
    32 3rd Street Northeast
    Sioux Center, IA 51250

  • Gary T M MD

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    802 Walnut Street
    Cherokee, IA 51012

  • P J Harrison Md Pc

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    Sioux Valley Mem Hos
    Cherokee, IA 51012

  • Parker W A MD

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 Sioux Valley Drive
    Cherokee, IA 51012
  • 20 Points

    Robinson Bryce Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4545 Sergeant Road
    Sioux City, IA 51106
  • 10 Points

    Shook Steven Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    2600 Outer Drive North
    Sioux City, IA 51104

  • Gordon Steve Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4545 Sergeant Road
    Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Holdiman Dale MD

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    624 Jones Street
    Sioux City, IA 51105

  • Jennings Michael Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4545 Sergeant Road
    Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Kipp Richard J Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    3500 Singing Hills Boulevard
    Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Kissel F John Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4230 Hamilton Boulevard
    Sioux City, IA 51104

  • Lee Delna E Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4545 Sergeant Road
    Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Longval Heather Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    3500 Singing Hills Boulevard
    Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Lucke David MD

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    624 Jones Street
    Sioux City, IA 51105

  • Mitchell Terry Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4230 Hamilton Boulevard
    Sioux City, IA 51104

  • Rhodes Daniel Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4545 Sergeant Road
    Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Roberts John Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4230 Hamilton Boulevard
    Sioux City, IA 51104

  • Roge Carol Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4230 Hamilton Boulevard
    Sioux City, IA 51104

  • Schryver Thomas Dr Md

    Distance: 30.7 mi
    4230 Hamilton Boulevard
    Sioux City, IA 51104
  • Jeffrey Knerl, MD

    Jeffrey Knerl, MD

    Grandview Medical Clinics
    Distance: 32.47 mi
    3410 Futures Dr
    South Sioux City, NE 68776

  • Sana Said Md

    Distance: 32.47 mi
    110 Southridge Plaza
    South Sioux City, NE 68776

Nearby Cities

Orange City (13.98 mi)
Kingsley (15.65 mi)
Sioux Center (20.97 mi)
Cherokee (21.85 mi)

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