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Mount Airy (6.61 mi)
Germantown (8.75 mi)
Glenwood (9.4 mi)
Olney (11.88 mi)
Derwood (12.04 mi)

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20872 (2) (0.68 mi)
21771 (1) (7.64 mi)
20874 (2) (8.92 mi)
21738 (1) (9.4 mi)
20855 (1) (10.53 mi)
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  • Suresh Malik 310 Points
    Verified by Wellness.com

    Suresh Malik

    Quality Primary care
    Distance: 14.39 mi
    50 West Edmonston Drive
    50 West Edmonston Drive, STE 404
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Kenneth Weiss, MD 120 Points

    Kenneth Weiss, MD

    9890 Main St
    Damascus, MD 20872
  • Kenneth J Weiss, MD 20 Points

    Kenneth J Weiss, MD

    9890 MAIN ST
    DAMASCUS, MD 20872
  • Purcell G Bailey Jr, MD

    Purcell G Bailey Jr, MD

    Distance: 6.61 mi
    1502 S MAIN ST
    MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
  • Dr. Rakesh Malik, MD
    1330 Points

    Dr. Rakesh Malik, MD

    Doctors First
    Distance: 8.75 mi
    19785 Crystal Rock Drive, Suite 209
    Germantown, MD 20874
  • Edward Devin, MD 230 Points

    Edward Devin, MD

    Horizon Health
    Distance: 8.75 mi
    19530 Doctors Dr
    Germantown, MD 20874
  • Maurer Scott MD

    Distance: 9.4 mi
    2465 Route 97
    Glenwood, MD 21738
  • Pion Sidney J MD

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    18101 Prince Philip Drive
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Christian Haudenschild, MD 100 Points

    Christian Haudenschild, MD

    Distance: 12.04 mi
    15601 Crabbs Branch Way
    Derwood, MD 20855
  • Billet Steven MD

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Braman Randi MD

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Forsberg James L Md

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    1380 Progress Way
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Goad Francis A MD

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    1645 Liberty Road
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Kazlauskas Vytas MD

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Kramer Risa D Md

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    1380 Progress Way
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Mathew Abraham Md

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    1380 Progress Way
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • McEvoy Michael K MD

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    1380 Progress Way Suite 114
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Pallan Elizabeth A MD

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    1380 Progress Way Suite 114
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Penn Ruth C MD

    Distance: 13.92 mi
    1380 Progress Way
    Sykesville, MD 21784
  • Gaffar Syed, MD 420 Points

    Gaffar Syed, MD

    Gaffar Syed, MD PA
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    801 Tollhouse Ave., Suite H-4
    Frederick, MD 21701
  • Jean Poirier, MD 100 Points

    Jean Poirier, MD

    Amber Professional Ctr
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    186 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 105
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • DOUGLAS BROWN 100 Points

    DOUGLAS BROWN

    DOUGLAS BROWN, PA-C, EdD(c)
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    3 Hillcrest Drive, suite A-202
    276
    Frederick, MD 217036270
  • John Coakley, DO 100 Points

    John Coakley, DO

    Emergency Physician Assoc
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    400 W 7th St
    Frederick, MD 21701
  • Richard Haber, MD 100 Points

    Richard Haber, MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    300B Scholls Ln, Substance Abuse Servs -Ad
    Frederick, MD 21701
  • Timothy Hickey Jr, MD 100 Points

    Timothy Hickey Jr, MD

    Parkview Medical Group
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1564 Opossumtown Pike
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Willis Riddick, MD 100 Points

    Willis Riddick, MD

    Radiology Associates-Frederick
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1564 Opossumtown Pike
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Amerena James MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    110 Baughmans Lane
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Purcell G Bailey Jr, MD

    Purcell G Bailey Jr, MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    150 BAUGHMANS LN
    FREDERICK, MD 21702
  • Costello Michael MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    110 Baughmans Lane
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Nicholas Foris, MD, IMG

    Nicholas Foris, MD, IMG

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    900 Carroll Pkwy
    Frederick, MD 21701
  • Pamela Heath MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    110 Baughmans Lane
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Pearl Elliott MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    110 Baughmans Lane
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Shutta John MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    110 Baughmans Lane
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Strahlman Scott MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    110 Baughmans Lane
    Frederick, MD 21702

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