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  • Carl Forster, DO 160 Points

    Carl Forster, DO

    Integrated Medical Group, P.C.
    13 S Centre St
    Pottsville, PA 17901
  • James Fitzpatrick, DO 110 Points

    James Fitzpatrick, DO

    Marshall-Rismiller & Assoc
    205 E Laurel Blvd
    Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Robert Decolli, DO 100 Points

    Robert Decolli, DO

    Marshall-Rismiller & Assoc
    202 Schuylkill Medical Plz
    Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Good Samaritan Regional Medicalrphyscl Mdcne & RHB

    700 East Norwegian Street
    Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Ralph Mazzochetti, DO 60 Points

    Ralph Mazzochetti, DO

    Integrated Medical Group
    Distance: 3.51 mi
    232 Sunbury St
    Minersville, PA 17954
  • Herbert Rubright Sr, MD 100 Points

    Herbert Rubright Sr, MD

    Distance: 4.01 mi
    401 University Dr
    Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
  • Phillip Tobash, DO 70 Points

    Phillip Tobash, DO

    Distance: 4.01 mi
    680 E Main St
    Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
  • Latif Naeem Md

    Distance: 4.07 mi
    35 South Sillyman Street
    Cressona, PA 17929
  • Longarini Ricardo MD

    Distance: 4.07 mi
    35 South Sillyman Street
    Cressona, PA 17929
  • Petterson Eric Md

    Distance: 4.79 mi
    15 Alliance Street
    New Philadelphia, PA 17959
  • Faran Mansoor, MD
    150 Points

    Faran Mansoor, MD

    Distance: 5.4 mi
    209 East Market Street
    Orwigsburg, PA 17961
  • Richard Zehner, MD 100 Points

    Richard Zehner, MD

    Distance: 5.4 mi
    310 W Market St
    Orwigsburg, PA 17961
  • Langon James P MD

    Distance: 9.21 mi
    31 South Main Street
    Mahanoy City, PA 17948
  • Jennifer Murphy, CRNP

    Jennifer Murphy, CRNP

    Distance: 10.29 mi
    530 Centre Street
    Ashland, PA 17921
  • Alan Sweeney, MD 100 Points

    Alan Sweeney, MD

    Medical House
    Distance: 13.69 mi
    93 W State Route 61
    Mount Carmel, PA 17851
  • Raymond Kraynak, DO 70 Points

    Raymond Kraynak, DO

    Keystone Associates
    Distance: 13.69 mi
    28 E 5th St
    Mount Carmel, PA 17851
  • DAVID KASPRZAK

    DAVID KASPRZAK

    Mr. DAVID KASPRZAK, CRNP
    Distance: 14.13 mi
    229 W Broad St
    Tamaqua, PA 18252
  • Robert Blauser 100 Points

    Robert Blauser

    LVPG Family Medicine–Hamburg
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    700 Hawk Ridge Drive
    Hamburg, PA 19526
  • Donald Malick, MD 100 Points

    Donald Malick, MD

    Distance: 16.01 mi
    523 E Maple St
    Hegins, PA 17938
  • Anthony Stish Jr, MD 100 Points

    Anthony Stish Jr, MD

    Stish & Stish
    Distance: 22.1 mi
    600 Penn Ct
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Harry Bruley, DO 50 Points

    Harry Bruley, DO

    Distance: 22.1 mi
    991 E Chestnut St
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Choi Edward M Md

    Distance: 22.1 mi
    780 North Church Street
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Cordero Hermelinda MD

    Distance: 22.1 mi
    780 North Church Street
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Robin Bohanan

    Robin Bohanan

    LVPG Family Medicine-Sherman Court
    Distance: 22.1 mi
    140 N Sherman Court
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Kyle Mummey

    Kyle Mummey

    LVPG Family Medicine-Sherman Court
    Distance: 22.1 mi
    140 N Sherman Court
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Schulman Norman Md

    Distance: 22.1 mi
    780 North Church Street
    Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Jocelyn Masotti 100 Points

    Jocelyn Masotti

    LVPG Pediatrics-Lantern Lane
    Distance: 22.37 mi
    314 S Main Street
    Suite C
    Conyngham, PA 18219
  • Edsel Rodriguez, MD 100 Points

    Edsel Rodriguez, MD

    Distance: 22.39 mi
    PO Box 324
    Elysburg, PA 17824
  • Theodore Waldron, DO 50 Points

    Theodore Waldron, DO

    Distance: 22.69 mi
    PO Box 151
    Sybertsville, PA 18251
  • Dennis Gilbert, DO 90 Points

    Dennis Gilbert, DO

    Walmer & Gilbert Assoc
    Distance: 23.24 mi
    101 S Millbach Rd
    Newmanstown, PA 17073

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