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  • Jerry Skarbek, MD 100 Points

    Jerry Skarbek, MD

    Distance: 2.43 mi
    8418 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
    Pasadena, MD 21122
  • Francis Codd, MD 100 Points

    Francis Codd, MD

    Distance: 2.73 mi
    PO Box 627
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Jennifer Robin Musiol

    Jennifer Robin Musiol

    Jennifer Robin Musiol
    Distance: 2.73 mi
    830 Manhattan Beach Rd
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Doherty Daniel Md

    Distance: 3.41 mi
    Routes 32 178
    Crownsville, MD 21032
  • Maria Gaviria, MD, IMG

    Maria Gaviria, MD, IMG

    Distance: 3.41 mi
    2015 Haverford Dr
    Crownsville, MD 21032
  • 20 Points

    Pindell Marlene MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Alfert Harold MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Axtell Paul Md

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Bercovitz Barry I Md

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Chaudry Sajida S MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Gruzensky William MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Jari Shama MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1106 Annapolis Road
    Suite 280
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Larson Erika R MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Magnuson Tom MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Meyerson David Md

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Poulsen Norman MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Roscoe Justin Md (wpx Omit Lrw)

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Rosenfeld Joann MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Siddiqui Janet V Md

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Sims Georgette A MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Steiner Claudia MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1134 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • Tamir Ilana MD

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    1132 Annapolis Road
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • James Chamberlain, MD 110 Points

    James Chamberlain, MD

    Maryland Primary Care
    Distance: 5.88 mi
    277 Peninsula Farm Rd # A
    Arnold, MD 21012
  • DEBORAH NEEDLE

    DEBORAH NEEDLE

    DEBORAH NEEDLE, CRNP
    Distance: 5.88 mi
    273 D Peninsula Farm Road
    101B
    Arnold, MD 21012-1012
  • Ram Rastogi, MD 360 Points

    Ram Rastogi, MD

    Arundel Medical Group Inc
    Distance: 6.08 mi
    7575 Ritchie Hwy
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Oluwakemi Balogun 100 Points

    Oluwakemi Balogun

    Oluwakemi Balogun
    Distance: 6.08 mi
    7310 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 519
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Nikhil Sheth, MD 100 Points

    Nikhil Sheth, MD

    Distance: 6.08 mi
    7704 Quarterfield Rd Ste C
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Kammana Nirmala, MD 50 Points

    Kammana Nirmala, MD

    Distance: 6.08 mi
    1916 Crain Hwy S
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061

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