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  • Franciscan Medical Group

    Distance: 21.74 mi
    3021 Griffin Ave
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Maccio Mary Ellen MD

    Distance: 21.74 mi
    1818 Cole Street
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Joel Black, MD 100 Points

    Joel Black, MD

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    3920 Capitol Mall Dr SW Ste 304
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Michael Boyd, MD 60 Points

    Michael Boyd, MD

    Olympia Family Medicine Inc
    Distance: 23.69 mi
    400 Lilly Rd Ne, Ste 5
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • 10 Points

    Karpel John T MD

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    3525 Ensign Road Northeast
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Carsley Robert T MD

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    3525 Ensign Road Northeast Suite K
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Samuel Coor

    Samuel Coor

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    520 Lilly Rd NE
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Degive Henry T MD

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    3525 Ensign Road Northeast
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Harvey Beth Etitle MD

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    3525 Ensign Road Northeast
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Lee Lisa A MD

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    3525 Ensign Road Northeast
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Murdoch Sara J Md

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    3525 Ensign Road Northeast
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • John Henn, DO 100 Points

    John Henn, DO

    Covington Multicare Clinic
    Distance: 23.88 mi
    17700 SE 272nd St
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Brenda Walling, DO 50 Points

    Brenda Walling, DO

    Multi Care Urgent Care Ctr
    Distance: 23.88 mi
    222 State Ave N
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Baucke Robert MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    222 State Avenue North
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Chang David MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Cline David J Md

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    13210 Southeast 240th Street
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Deguzman-Abajero Maricar MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Deseims Craig Md

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    13210 Southeast 240th Street
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Durch Stephen MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    24920 104th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Hilton Chen MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    222 State Avenue North
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Jordan Marcia MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    24920 104th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Khait Olga MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    222 State Avenue North
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Lamba Charanjit MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    24703 38th Avenue South
    Kent, WA 98032
  • Molina Robert MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    24920 104th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030
  • Morton J Michael MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Nommensen Michael MD

    Distance: 23.88 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Duncan Thomas MD

    Distance: 24.29 mi
    150 Dennis Street Southwest
    Tumwater, WA 98501
  • Parker Michael R MD

    Distance: 24.29 mi
    150 Dennis Street Southwest
    Tumwater, WA 98501
  • Bouchard Todd MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Chan Philip MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Faloon Michael D MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Hemmen Gia MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Kimberley Herner, MD

    Kimberley Herner, MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Se 272nd St
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Herner Kimberley MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Kamarow Julie MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Valley Women's Clinic PLLC

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    16850 Se 272nd St Ste 250
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Bersch Barry MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South Suite 100
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Brown Michael C MD

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South Suite 100
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Harrington Terrill Md

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Pittier Michael V Md

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Leyton Jump, MD 290 Points

    Leyton Jump, MD

    Tenino Family Practice
    Distance: 25.38 mi
    PO Box 4020
    Tenino, WA 98589
  • 10 Points

    Jangala- Chet- MD

    Distance: 29.64 mi
    23919 225th Way Se
    Maple Valley, WA 98038
  • Jangala Chet MD

    Distance: 29.64 mi
    23846 Southeast Kent Kangley Road
    Maple Valley, WA 98038

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