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  • Klontz William MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    1905 West 32nd Street
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Michael Knapp

    Michael Knapp

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    2700 Mc Clelland Blvd Ste 311
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Medcalf Timothy MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    2817 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Mehaffy Orville A MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    3115 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Meier Mitchell S MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    1020 McIntosh Circle
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Meoi Amy MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    2727 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Myers Duane E MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    Saint Johns Onclgy Centre
    Joplin, MO 64801

  • Myers Duane E MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    Saint Johns Onclgy Centre
    Joplin, MO 64801

  • Nagle Michael G MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    2817 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Newman Joseph Md

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    2727 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Nicholas W John MD

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    1102 West 32nd Street
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Nichols M Ellen Md

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    1905 West 32nd Street
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Orlando James Iii Md

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    1905 West 32nd Street Suite 208
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Paige Tamon B Md

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    1905 West 32nd Street
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Pasricha Alok Md

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    2817 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804

  • Pinkerton Mark Md

    Distance: 24.81 mi
    3126 South Jackson Avenue
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Michael Bolt, MD 100 Points

    Michael Bolt, MD

    Jonesboro Surgery Clinic
    Distance: 27.11 mi
    1902 South Us Highway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357
  • Cheruvillil Menon, MD 100 Points

    Cheruvillil Menon, MD

    Parsons State Hosp & Train Ctr
    Distance: 27.11 mi
    2601 Gabriel Ave
    Parsons, KS 67357
  • Rema Menon, MD 100 Points

    Rema Menon, MD

    Parsons State Hosp & Train Ctr
    Distance: 27.11 mi
    PO Box 738, Parsosn State Hosp
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Brown Robert Md

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    1902 South USHighway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Dillon William L MD

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    1902 South USHighway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Farris Michael Md

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    1902 South USHighway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Meister Brad MD

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    Highway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Mosier Kevin M MD

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    1902 South USHighway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Myers Daniel L MD

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    1902 South USHighway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Rose Thomas A MD

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    400 Katy Avenue
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Smith Kolette L MD

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    1902 South USHighway 59
    Parsons, KS 67357

  • Thinakkal Ram MD

    Distance: 27.11 mi
    400 Katy Avenue
    Parsons, KS 67357

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