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Jackson (4.15 mi)
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Covington (21.42 mi)
Griffin (21.53 mi)
Barnesville (22.11 mi)

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30233 (2) (4.11 mi)
30016 (2) (16.92 mi)
30253 (1) (19.87 mi)
30224 (5) (20.36 mi)
30014 (7) (21.17 mi)
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  • Jorge Moreno Irizarry, MD 100 Points

    Jorge Moreno Irizarry, MD

    Jackson Family Practice
    Distance: 4.15 mi
    375 McDonough Rd
    Jackson, GA 30233

  • Kim Kun Z MD

    Distance: 4.15 mi
    1050 McDonough Road
    Jackson, GA 30233
  • Bruce Wood, DO 280 Points

    Bruce Wood, DO

    Doctor's Office
    Distance: 18.75 mi
    313 Jonesboro Rd
    McDonough, GA 30253
  • Erin Minks, DO 50 Points

    Erin Minks, DO

    East Metro Ob-Gyn Specialists
    Distance: 21.42 mi
    4106 Mill St NE
    Covington, GA 30014
  • 10 Points

    Chelliah Nirmala S MD

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    3285 Salem Road
    Covington, GA 30016

  • Choe Kwon S MD

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    6175 Newton Drive Northeast
    Covington, GA 30014
  • Robert Faulkner, MD

    Robert Faulkner, MD

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    4186 Mill St NE
    Covington, GA 30014

  • Lanclos Kevin MD

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    6175 Newton Drive Northeast
    Covington, GA 30014

  • Muthu Kuttappan MD

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    14779 Brown Bridge Road
    Covington, GA 30016

  • Newton County Womens Health Center Pc

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    7129 Floyd St Ne
    Covington, GA 30014

  • Park G Timothy MD

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    6175 Newton Drive Northeast
    Covington, GA 30014

  • Patton Henry M MD

    Distance: 21.42 mi
    6175 Newton Drive Northeast
    Covington, GA 30014
  • Gerardo Bellodas, MD 100 Points

    Gerardo Bellodas, MD

    Distance: 21.54 mi
    221 W Poplar St
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • Charles Releford, MD 100 Points

    Charles Releford, MD

    Distance: 21.54 mi
    506 S 8th St
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • Walter Smith, DO 50 Points

    Walter Smith, DO

    Get Thin
    Distance: 21.54 mi
    503 S 8th St, Griffin Ob-Gyn Clinic Pa
    Griffin, GA 30224

  • Lazenby W Douglas Jr Md Facs

    Distance: 21.54 mi
    220 West College Street
    Griffin, GA 30224

  • Lazenby W Douglas Jr Md Facs

    Distance: 21.54 mi
    220 West College Street
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • SARA SAAVEDRA

    SARA SAAVEDRA

    SARA SAAVEDRA
    Distance: 21.54 mi
    625 CARVER ROAD
    Griffin, GA 30224

  • Milton Michael MD

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    526 College Drive
    Barnesville, GA 30204
  • Michael Podobnikar Jr, MD 110 Points

    Michael Podobnikar Jr, MD

    Stockbridge Medical & Surgical
    Distance: 26.38 mi
    4778 N Henry Blvd Ste 202
    Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • J Sutton, MD 100 Points

    J Sutton, MD

    Sutton Orthopedics & Sports
    Distance: 26.38 mi
    145 Medical Blvd
    Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Valentina Trakhtengerts

    Valentina Trakhtengerts

    Distance: 31.77 mi
    PO Box 515
    Ellenwood, GA 30294
  • Valentina Trakhtengerts, MD

    Valentina Trakhtengerts, MD

    Distance: 31.77 mi
    485 SANTA FE TRL
    ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

Nearby Cities

Jackson (4.15 mi)
Mcdonough (18.75 mi)
Covington (21.42 mi)
Griffin (21.53 mi)
Barnesville (22.11 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