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01810 (1) (1.4 mi)
01845 (4) (2.41 mi)
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  • Prathima Chaloori 200 Points

    Prathima Chaloori

    SMG New England Family Practice of Andover
    140 Haverhill Street
    Andover, MA 01810
  • Anthony Turiano 200 Points

    Anthony Turiano

    SMG New England Family Practice of Andover
    140 Haverhill Street
    Andover, MA 01810
  • Jeffrey Gorodetsky 100 Points

    Jeffrey Gorodetsky

    Dr. Jeffrey Gorodetsky, MD
    140 Haverhill Street
    Andover, MA 01810
  • Gopala Dwarakanath, MD 110 Points

    Gopala Dwarakanath, MD

    New England Neurological Assoc
    Distance: 2.78 mi
    200 Sutton St
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • Letourneau Roger A MD

    Distance: 2.78 mi
    232 Sutton Street
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • Tsypkin Luba MD

    Distance: 2.78 mi
    232 Sutton Street
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • Tzvetanov Tzvetan MD

    Distance: 2.78 mi
    232 Sutton Street
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • George Mansour, MD 100 Points

    George Mansour, MD

    Distance: 3.61 mi
    240 Andover St
    Lawrence, MA 01843
  • Gabriel Yuil, MD 100 Points

    Gabriel Yuil, MD

    Distance: 3.61 mi
    PO Box 1877
    Lawrence, MA 01842
  • Peter Rees 200 Points

    Peter Rees

    SMG Primary Care of Southern New Hampshire
    Distance: 5.42 mi
    60 East Street
    Ste 2200
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Danielle Stare 150 Points

    Danielle Stare

    Steward Primary Care of Methuen
    Distance: 5.42 mi
    60 East Street
    Ste 2200
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Alexandra Mulloy

    Alexandra Mulloy

    Alexandra Mulloy, NP
    Distance: 5.42 mi
    33 Lawrence Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Merrimack Valley Dialysis Centesin of Snts Mmrl MD

    Distance: 5.42 mi
    100 Milk Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Kenneth McWha 150 Points

    Kenneth McWha

    Kenneth P. McWha, MD
    Distance: 6.47 mi
    315 Main Street Suite 101
    North Reading, MA 01864
  • Botchan Peter M MD

    Distance: 7.95 mi
    66 Concord Street
    Wilmington, MA 01887
  • Loring Karen F MD

    Distance: 7.95 mi
    66 Concord Street
    Wilmington, MA 01887
  • Patterson William Md

    Distance: 7.95 mi
    66B Concord Street
    Wilmington, MA 01887
  • Powers Randolph F MD

    Distance: 7.95 mi
    66 Concord Street
    Wilmington, MA 01887
  • Sara Clay 200 Points

    Sara Clay

    Riverside Medical Group
    Distance: 8.42 mi
    9 Loon Hill Road
    Suite 201
    Dracut, MA 01826
  • Ajay Nanavati 200 Points

    Ajay Nanavati

    Riverside Medical Group
    Distance: 8.42 mi
    9 Loon Hill Road
    Suite 201
    Dracut, MA 01826
  • Tushar Patel 200 Points

    Tushar Patel

    Riverside Medical Group
    Distance: 8.42 mi
    9 Loon Hill Road
    Suite 201
    Dracut, MA 01826
  • Dragan Petakov 200 Points

    Dragan Petakov

    Riverside Medical Group
    Distance: 8.42 mi
    9 Loon Hill Road
    Suite 201
    Dracut, MA 01826
  • Dimitre Sirakov 200 Points

    Dimitre Sirakov

    Riverside Medical Group
    Distance: 8.42 mi
    9 Loon Hill Road
    Suite 201
    Dracut, MA 01826
  • Cristina Stoica 200 Points

    Cristina Stoica

    Riverside Medical Group
    Distance: 8.42 mi
    9 Loon Hill Road
    Suite 201
    Dracut, MA 01826
  • 100 Points

    Riverside Medical Group

    Distance: 8.42 mi
    9 Loon Hill Road
    Suite 201
    Dracut, MA 01826
  • Peter Rees 200 Points

    Peter Rees

    SMG Whittier Medical
    Distance: 8.68 mi
    62 Brown Street
    Suite 302
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Ashley Theroux

    Ashley Theroux

    Ashley Theroux, NP
    Distance: 8.68 mi
    62 Brown Street
    Suite 302
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Brown Donald MD

    Distance: 8.68 mi
    140 Lincoln Avenue
    Haverhill, MA 01830

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