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  • 10 Points

    Mogabgab Edward R MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    960 Lee Ann Drive Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Barefoot Thomas K MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    349 Penny Lane
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Bogess Kim MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    200 Medical Park Drive
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Brezicki Paul A MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    888 Church Street North
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Childs Marcella E MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    120 Lake Concord Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Crosland Cathryn L MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    1054 Burrage Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Decker Martha MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    200 Medical Park Drive
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Dhande Vijay MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    920 Church Street North
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Gaines Tara G MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    120 Lake Concord Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Kaldy Patricia M MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    888 Church Street North
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Lamousin James MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    380 Copperfield Boulevard Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Levin Hal W MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    120 Lake Concord Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Livingston Elizabeth MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    200 Medical Park Drive
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Long Frank E MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    1054 Burrage Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025
  • James Moon, MD

    James Moon, MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    1054 Burrage Rd Ne
    Northeast Women's Health & Obstetrics
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Moon James P Md - OFC

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    1054 Burrage Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Morgan Amy MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    120 Lake Concord Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Nunez Carlos MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    920 Church Street North
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Pak Chin-Ho MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    380 Copperfield Boulevard Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Pfeifer Thea L MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    120 Lake Concord Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Prakash Hemant MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    900 Branchview Drive Northeast Suite 110
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Rivell James R MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    1018 Lee Ann Drive Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Sandifer Honora MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    380 Copperfield Boulevard Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Schwalbe Frank C MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    920 Church Street North
    Concord, NC 28025

  • Soucie Carol J MD

    Distance: 28.69 mi
    120 Lake Concord Road Northeast
    Concord, NC 28025
  • John Gamble Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Gamble Jr, MD

    Distance: 29.68 mi
    PO Box 250
    Lincolnton, NC 28093
  • Graham Erlacher 100 Points

    Graham Erlacher

    Graham Erlacher, MD
    Distance: 29.74 mi
    157 Yadkin Valley Rd
    Suite 101
    Bermuda Run, NC 27006-8785

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