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70538 (4) (2.1 mi)
70544 (2) (13.94 mi)
70380 (7) (17.45 mi)
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70569 (1) (20.64 mi)
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  • 410 Points

    Teche Action Clinic

    Distance: 1.66 mi
    1115 Weber St
    Franklin, LA 70538
  • Fabriciano Vela, MD 100 Points

    Fabriciano Vela, MD

    Clinica Universal
    Distance: 1.66 mi
    605 King St
    Franklin, LA 70538

  • Allain Brent W Md

    Distance: 1.66 mi
    1501 Bethia Street
    Franklin, LA 70538

  • Horton Randall E Md

    Distance: 1.66 mi
    1501 Bethia Street
    Franklin, LA 70538
  • Nelson Boudreaux, DO, MD 100 Points

    Nelson Boudreaux, DO, MD

    Distance: 13.34 mi
    PO Box 509
    Jeanerette, LA 70544
  • Stephen Boudreaux, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Boudreaux, MD

    Distance: 13.34 mi
    2716 Main St
    Jeanerette, LA 70544
  • Melvin Bourgeois

    Melvin Bourgeois

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1201 Kenneth St Bourgeois Medical Clinic
    Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Dishman Natalie J MD

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1151 Marguerite Street
    Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Drewitz Troy U MD

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1151 Marguerite Street
    Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Fitter Jeffrey C Md

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1300 Lakewood Drive
    Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Metz Francis III MD

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1151 Marguerite Street
    Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Morice Natchez Trey III MD

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1151 Marguerite Street
    Morgan City, LA 70380

  • Landry Keith Md

    Distance: 19.72 mi
    3928 Highway 70 South
    Pierre Part, LA 70339
  • Donald Pavy, MD 150 Points

    Donald Pavy, MD

    Distance: 20.65 mi
    PO Box 278
    Lydia, LA 70569
  • James Romero, MD 110 Points

    James Romero, MD

    Rural Health Clinic
    Distance: 23.3 mi
    PO Box 278
    Loreauville, LA 70552
  • Kimberly Smith 150 Points

    Kimberly Smith

    Kimberly Smith, MD
    Distance: 24.62 mi
    520 North Lewis Street
    Suite 100
    New Iberia, LA 70563
  • 10 Points

    Allemand Tony MD

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    932 East Admiral Doyle Drive
    New Iberia, LA 70560

  • Alam Irfan Md

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    806 Jefferson Terrace
    New Iberia, LA 70560

  • Conception Edgardo Md

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    806 Jefferson Terrace
    New Iberia, LA 70560

  • Degravelle Walter MD

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    2205 Old Jeanerette Road
    New Iberia, LA 70563

  • Forest Thomas Md

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    602 North Lewis Street Suite 400
    New Iberia, LA 70563

  • Golan Tomas MD

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    2205 Old Jeanerette Road
    New Iberia, LA 70563

  • Harvey Victor MD

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    932 East Admiral Doyle Drive
    New Iberia, LA 70560

  • Ramsey Keith Md

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    806 Jefferson Terrace
    New Iberia, LA 70560

  • Roth William B Md

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    602 North Lewis Street Suite 400
    New Iberia, LA 70563

  • Scott Walter MD

    Distance: 24.62 mi
    2205 Old Jeanerette Road
    New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Kenneth Fournet, MD 110 Points

    Kenneth Fournet, MD

    St Martin Group
    Distance: 30.7 mi
    406 N Main St
    Saint Martinville, LA 70582

Nearby Cities

Franklin (1.66 mi)
Jeanerette (13.34 mi)
Morgan City (17.79 mi)
Pierre Part (19.71 mi)
Lydia (20.64 mi)
Loreauville (23.29 mi)
New Iberia (24.61 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