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  • Balivet Wendy MD

    Distance: 22.01 mi
    285 James Street
    Holland, MI 49424

  • Bonzelaar William MD

    Distance: 22.01 mi
    904 Washington Avenue Suite 210
    Holland, MI 49423

  • Dumerauf James Md

    Distance: 22.01 mi
    854 Washington Avenue
    Holland, MI 49423

  • Dykstra Russell MD

    Distance: 22.01 mi
    904 Washington Avenue Suite 210
    Holland, MI 49423

  • Foulds Karen MD

    Distance: 22.01 mi
    904 Washington Avenue Suite 210
    Holland, MI 49423

  • Kinziger Robert MD

    Distance: 22.01 mi
    494 West 17th Street
    Holland, MI 49423
  • Craig Kuesel

    Craig Kuesel

    Distance: 22.01 mi
    854 Washington Ave Ste 430
    Holland, MI 49423
  • Steve Reiman, DO 70 Points

    Steve Reiman, DO

    Mattawan Medical Ctr
    Distance: 22.38 mi
    52375 N Main St
    Mattawan, MI 49071
  • Otto Lorenz Jr, DO 50 Points

    Otto Lorenz Jr, DO

    Distance: 23.02 mi
    901 S Bailey Ave
    South Haven, MI 49090
  • Robert Patacsil, DO 50 Points

    Robert Patacsil, DO

    Shoreline Surgical
    Distance: 23.02 mi
    965 S Bailey Ave
    South Haven, MI 49090

  • Bridges Peter MD

    Distance: 23.02 mi
    965 South Bailey Avenue
    South Haven, MI 49090

  • Janson Karen MD

    Distance: 23.02 mi
    955 South Bailey Avenue
    South Haven, MI 49090
  • Donald E Rutherford, MD

    Donald E Rutherford, MD

    Distance: 23.02 mi
    120 BASELINE RD
    SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090
  • Donald E Rutherford, MD

    Donald E Rutherford, MD

    Distance: 23.02 mi
    850 PHILLIPS ST
    SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090
  • John Young, MD

    John Young, MD

    Distance: 23.02 mi
    955 S Bailey Ave
    South Haven, MI 49090
  • Philip Taylor, DO 60 Points

    Philip Taylor, DO

    Distance: 23.6 mi
    3152 Port Sheldon St
    Suite C
    Hudsonville, MI 49426
  • Linette Grange, DO 50 Points

    Linette Grange, DO

    Middleville Doctors
    Distance: 23.68 mi
    4695 N Middleville Rd
    Middleville, MI 49333
  • Ann Breitweiser, DO 60 Points

    Ann Breitweiser, DO

    Distance: 24.86 mi
    8941 N Rodgers Ct SE
    Caledonia, MI 49316
  • Laurence Yung, DO 100 Points

    Laurence Yung, DO

    Promed Family Practice
    Distance: 26.66 mi
    7901 Angling Rd Ste B-201
    Portage, MI 49024
  • 10 Points

    Darey-Thomas Amber MD

    Distance: 26.66 mi
    3300 West Centre Avenue
    Portage, MI 49024
  • Jessel Ramdass, MD 150 Points

    Jessel Ramdass, MD

    Bronson Primary Care Partners - Galesburg
    Distance: 27.81 mi
    10310 Miller Dr.
    Galesburg, MI 49053
  • Codi Sharp, DO 150 Points

    Codi Sharp, DO

    Bronson Primary Care Partners - Galesburg
    Distance: 27.81 mi
    10310 Miller Dr.
    Galesburg, MI 49053
  • Alfonso Llanto, MD 100 Points

    Alfonso Llanto, MD

    Distance: 31.42 mi
    PO Box 127
    Watervliet, MI 49098

  • Davuluri Chad MD

    Distance: 31.42 mi
    460 Medical Park Drive
    Watervliet, MI 49098

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