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  • Ava Nakamoto, OD

    Ava Nakamoto, OD

    Federal Way Vision Center
    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32717 First Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Richard Schneider, OD

    Richard Schneider, OD

    Federal Way Vision Center
    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32717 First Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Gunby Thomas C Md

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    33501 1st Way South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Kieras David M MD

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    33501 1st Way South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Kraft Debra MD

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    720 South 320th #E
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • McDonald Brian L MD

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    33501 1st Way South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Murphy Mark MD

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32018 23rd Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Wanda Roberton, MD, IMG

    Wanda Roberton, MD, IMG

    Distance: 7.81 mi
    32124 1st Ave S Ste 200
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Helen Kim, MD 330 Points

    Helen Kim, MD

    MultiCare Gig Harbor Primary Care
    Distance: 8.26 mi
    4545 Point Fosdick Drive
    Suite 250
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Lowell Finkleman, MD, IMG 300 Points

    Lowell Finkleman, MD, IMG

    Purdy Medical Clinic
    Distance: 8.26 mi
    6718 144th St Nw
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Steven Konicek, MD 100 Points

    Steven Konicek, MD

    Franciscan Medical Group
    Distance: 8.26 mi
    6401 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor Medical Clnc
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Joan Halley, DO 30 Points

    Joan Halley, DO

    Peninsula Family Medical Ctr
    Distance: 8.26 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, Ste 202
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

  • Gotilieb Bruce Md

    Distance: 8.26 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • John Samms, MD

    John Samms, MD

    John Marshall Samms, MD & Associates
    Distance: 8.26 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest, Suite 220
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Louis Lavell, MD

    Louis Lavell, MD

    Distance: 8.26 mi
    608 43rd Ave Nw
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

  • O'Brien Mary MD

    Distance: 8.26 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Patricia Charochak, DO
    460 Points

    Patricia Charochak, DO

    Northwest Women's Clinic
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    8112 112th Street Ct E
    Puyallup, WA 98373
  • Donald De Vries, MD 190 Points

    Donald De Vries, MD

    Puyallup Diabetes & Thyroid
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    1011 E Main Ste 302
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • David Griggs, MD 100 Points

    David Griggs, MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    331 Meridian St S
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Raul Idea, MD 100 Points

    Raul Idea, MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    622 14th Ave SE
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Rebecca Sullivan, MD 100 Points

    Rebecca Sullivan, MD

    Puvallup Valley Healthcare
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    407 14th Ave SE
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Alston Robert M Md

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    11019 Canyon Road East
    Puyallup, WA 98373

  • Apa Theodore MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    407 14th Avenue Southeast
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Banister Holli S MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    11019 Canyon Road East
    Puyallup, WA 98373

  • Bulley C Kevin MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    11019 Canyon Road East
    Puyallup, WA 98373
  • -30 Points

    Dr Mazen Dahan MD Faap

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    120 14th Avenue Southeast Suite A
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Egge Stephen M MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    11019 Canyon Road East
    Puyallup, WA 98373

  • Frood Lawrence R MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    222 15th Avenue Southeast
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Graham Martin L MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    222 15th Avenue Southeast
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Levine Andrew R MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    222 15th Avenue Southeast
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Marsh William G MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    11019 Canyon Road East
    Puyallup, WA 98373

  • Martin Dan H MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    222 15th Avenue Southeast
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Miller Warren E MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    11019 Canyon Road East
    Puyallup, WA 98373

  • Nelson Todd P MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    222 15th Avenue Southeast
    Puyallup, WA 98372

  • Nordberg Lisa R MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    11019 Canyon Road East
    Puyallup, WA 98373

  • Petersen-Fisher Anne L MD

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    222 15th Avenue Southeast
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • James Duffy, MD 100 Points

    James Duffy, MD

    Distance: 10.16 mi
    5814 Graham Ave Ste 100
    Sumner, WA 98390

  • Mythili Arigala Md

    Distance: 10.16 mi
    20631 State Route 410 East Suite 303
    Sumner, WA 98391
  • David Herrington, MD 100 Points

    David Herrington, MD

    Auburn Regional Medical Ctr
    Distance: 10.79 mi
    20 2nd St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Bruce Gilbert, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Gilbert, MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 N Division St
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Austin Daryl Md

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Baker Kenneth D MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Bigler C Robert MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    201 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Birse Stewart MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 301
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Bukurov Nikola MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 301
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Chan Christopher MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Coren Andrew MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Criddle Keith J MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 405
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • Donald Fletcher, DO

    Donald Fletcher, DO

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    15403 Se 372nd St
    Auburn, WA 98092

  • Gettel Nadine MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 301
    Auburn, WA 98001

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