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61910 (1) (3.95 mi)
61911 (2) (8.52 mi)
61920 (2) (9.1 mi)
61938 (17) (16.19 mi)
61951 (3) (21.13 mi)
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  • Ramon Climaco, MD, IMG 10 Points

    Ramon Climaco, MD, IMG

    Distance: 3.97 mi
    120 S Locust St
    Arcola, IL 61910

  • Ghearing Gilbert MD

    Distance: 12.89 mi
    211 South Walnut Street
    Arthur, IL 61911

  • Hartman Patrick MD

    Distance: 12.89 mi
    211 South Walnut Street
    Arthur, IL 61911
  • Richard Larson, MD 110 Points

    Richard Larson, MD

    E Illinois Univ Health Svc
    Distance: 13.68 mi
    600 Lincoln Ave
    Charleston, IL 61920
  • Richard Larson, MD

    Richard Larson, MD

    Distance: 13.68 mi
    812 Franklin St
    Charleston, IL 61920
  • Shantha Monipallil, MD 100 Points

    Shantha Monipallil, MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    1521 Wabash Ave
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Adoni Naveed A MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Amin Narayan R MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Berlin Richard B Jr MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Bhojwani Mohen Md Sarah Bush Liln Bhvrl Health Services

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    1000 Health Center Drive
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Bogard William Md

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    500 Health Center Drive
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Bruin Michael L MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    1000 Health Center Drive
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Camden Timothy H MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Deters Gregory Md

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Richmond Avenue
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Dettro Mark R MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Richmond Avenue
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Gonka Marc MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Hla Tin MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    1000 Health Center Drive
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Hutchinson John B MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Kemper Walter Md

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    1000 Health Center Drive
    Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Knox David R MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938
  • Kathleen Leveck, MD

    Kathleen Leveck, MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    200 Lerna Road South
    Mattoon, IL 61938
  • Shantha K Monippallil, MD

    Shantha K Monippallil, MD

    Distance: 16.11 mi
    1521 WABASH AVE
    MATTOON, IL 61938

  • Bukhari Faisal MD SC

    Distance: 20.94 mi
    2 West Adams Street
    Sullivan, IL 61951

  • Cataldo Kari Md

    Distance: 20.94 mi
    7 Hawthorne Lane
    Sullivan, IL 61951

  • Dust Glen E MD

    Distance: 20.94 mi
    2 West Adams Street
    Sullivan, IL 61951

  • Bailey Stephanie MD

    Distance: 29.56 mi
    1109 North State Street
    Monticello, IL 61856

Nearby Cities

Arcola (3.97 mi)
Arthur (12.89 mi)
Charleston (13.69 mi)
Mattoon (16.11 mi)
Sullivan (20.94 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