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  • John Clifford, MD 100 Points

    John Clifford, MD

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    11960 Woodside Ave
    Lakeside, CA 92040
  • George C Brown Jr, MD

    George C Brown Jr, MD

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    12517 LAKESHORE DR
    LAKESIDE, CA 92040

  • Barker Michael J MD Centre for LTH CRE MDCL Asscts

    Distance: 19.6 mi
    1236 Main Street
    Ramona, CA 92065

  • Blando Ellen A MD

    Distance: 19.6 mi
    1236 Main Street
    Ramona, CA 92065
  • Steven Horowitz, DO
    470 Points

    Steven Horowitz, DO

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    161 E. Main Street
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  • Reza Moosavi, MD 100 Points

    Reza Moosavi, MD

    Family Clinic
    Distance: 20.53 mi
    PO Box 685
    El Cajon, CA 92022
  • Bashir Rawi, MD 100 Points

    Bashir Rawi, MD

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    1630 E Main St, Scpmg
    El Cajon, CA 92021
  • Gerald Crenshaw, MD 60 Points

    Gerald Crenshaw, MD

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    1625 E Main St Ste 205
    El Cajon, CA 92021
  • Ludwig Ginkel Jr, MD 50 Points

    Ludwig Ginkel Jr, MD

    Distance: 20.53 mi
    235 E Lexington Ave
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  • Lina Schein, MD 100 Points

    Lina Schein, MD

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    7339 El Cajon Blvd Ste H
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Eugene Lenard, DO 50 Points

    Eugene Lenard, DO

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Grp
    Distance: 24.37 mi
    7862 El Cajon Blvd
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • 10 Points

    Bradt Garrett G Jr Md Inc

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    7043 University Avenue
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Michael A Buckley, DO 10 Points

    Michael A Buckley, DO

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
    LA MESA, CA 91942

  • Abrams Jack P Md

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    5555 Grossmont Center Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942

  • Bodkin David Md

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    5555 Grossmont Center Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942

  • Callan Thomas W Md

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    5555 Grossmont Center Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942

  • Clune John O Md

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    5555 Grossmont Center Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Jose Davila, MD

    Jose Davila, MD

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Eugene Lenard, DO

    Eugene Lenard, DO

    Distance: 24.37 mi
    5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
    LA MESA, CA 91942
  • Susan Duva, Ms.

    Susan Duva, Ms.

    Plaza Personnel Service - Plaza Medical Staffing
    Distance: 24.37 mi
    9019 Park Plaza Dr., Ste. B
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Stephen Signer, MD 120 Points

    Stephen Signer, MD

    Psychiatric Centers-San Diego
    Distance: 25.52 mi
    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 206
    Poway, CA 92064

  • Alexander John MD INT Medical

    Distance: 25.52 mi
    15721 Pomerado Road
    Poway, CA 92064

  • Chan Edmond L MD

    Distance: 25.52 mi
    15708 Pomerado Road
    Poway, CA 92064
  • Nicole Nguyen, M.D.

    Nicole Nguyen, M.D.

    Distance: 25.52 mi
    15725 Pomerado Rd
    Suite 201
    Poway, CA 92064

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Lakeside (17.79 mi)
Ramona (19.6 mi)
El Cajon (20.53 mi)
Spring Valley (23.47 mi)
La Mesa (24.37 mi)

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