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  • Seymour Mary Lou MD

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    200 Henry Clay Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70118

  • Shelby Harold T MD

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    5640 Read Boulevard Suite 300
    New Orleans, LA 70127

  • Sigrist James MD

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    2223 Carondelet Street
    New Orleans, LA 70130

  • Smith Jerry R Md

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    4400 General Meyer Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70131

  • Smith Marlo MD

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    200 Broadway Street
    New Orleans, LA 70118

  • Smith Marlo Md

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    4770 South I 10 Service Road West
    New Orleans, LA 70112

  • Sorensen Ricardo Md

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    1542 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • 10 Points

    Nguyen Hai N MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    1221 Amelia Street
    Gretna, LA 70053
  • 10 Points

    Romaguera G A Md

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    1581 Carol Sue Avenue
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Atkins Steven T MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    120 Meadowcrest Street
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Dang Thiem MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    1221 Amelia Street
    Gretna, LA 70053

  • Hemeter William M MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    151 Meadowcrest Street
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Mohnot Dc MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    120 Meadowcrest Street Suite 420
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • Shibu Varughese

    Shibu Varughese

    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus
    Distance: 24.19 mi
    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy.
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Phillips Dennis J MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    120 Meadowcrest Street
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Pusateri William Md

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    120 Meadowcrest Street
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Rochon Lilibeth MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    1581 Carol Sue Avenue Suite C
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Smith Roger D MD

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    120 Meadowcrest Street
    Gretna, LA 70056

  • Chakraborti Jyote Md

    Distance: 25.51 mi
    1620 Belle Chasse Highway
    Terrytown, LA 70056
  • Oscar Thomas, MD 100 Points

    Oscar Thomas, MD

    Distance: 26.21 mi
    525 Saint Mary St
    Thibodaux, LA 70301
  • Sarat K Donepudi, MD

    Sarat K Donepudi, MD

    Distance: 26.21 mi
    1101 AUDUBON AVE STE N1
    THIBODAUX, LA 70301

  • Kyle J Guidry MD

    Distance: 26.21 mi
    804 South Acadia Road
    Thibodaux, LA 70301

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