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  • Marc Acosta, MD 150 Points

    Marc Acosta, MD

    Metairie Family Medical Ctr
    4401 Veterans Memorial Blvd
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Tayhugh Yang, MD 100 Points

    Tayhugh Yang, MD

    Acupuncture Clinic Ctr
    4213 Teuton St
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Christopher Gray 100 Points

    Christopher Gray

    Christopher Gray, MD
    123 Metairie Rd
    Metairie, LA 70005
  • Ricky Phillips 100 Points

    Ricky Phillips

    Dr. Ricky Phillips, DNP
    3801 Houma Blvd. Suite 100
    Metairie, LA 70006-4185
  • Alvarez Sonia MD

    4300 Houma Boulevard
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Begue Rodolfo Md

    2800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
    Metairie, LA 70002
  • Bennett James T Md

    4937 Hearst Street
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Maureen Hecker-Rodriguez

    Maureen Hecker-Rodriguez

    Center for Longevity and Wellness
    3800 Houma Blvd
    Suite 205
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Earhart Valentine MD

    4770 South I 10 Service Road West
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Elmongy Mohamed B MD

    3040 33rd Street
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Farris Charles Jr MD

    3040 33rd Street
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Gonsoulin Thomas P MD

    4770 South I 10 Service Road West
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Jackson Henry A Dr Md

    4224 Houma Boulevard
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Jeanfreau Susan G MD

    3040 33rd Street
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Johnson D H Jr MD

    3100 Clearview Parkway
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Johnson Stormy Md - OFC

    3100 Clearview Parkway
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Kessler Robert M MD

    3040 33rd Street
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Lawson Edwin H MD - Office

    3040 33rd Street
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Layne Stephen M MD

    4224 Houma Boulevard Suite 410
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • McDonald Elizabeth A Md

    4224 Houma Boulevard
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Mogan Joseph MD

    2701 David Drive
    Metairie, LA 70003
  • Morris George B III MD

    3040 33rd Street
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Olinde Alfred Md

    1937 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
    Metairie, LA 70005
  • Rada Elena Y Md

    4300 Houma Boulevard
    Metairie, LA 70006
  • Roy Ken MD

    4836 Wabash Street Suite 202
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Ryan Thomas B MD

    3040 33rd Street
    Metairie, LA 70001

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