What Is a General Practitioner? A general practitioner focuses on your overall physical and mental health. They're often also called family doctors or internists, but there is a slight difference.

Many types of medical practitioners can treat you and your family. But with so many types, it may be hard to decide which to see. Here’s how to differentiate between primary care practitioners, family ...

When nurse practitioner Payal Patel changed medical practices, patient Ni-Ima Lattimer went with her. The Hempstead woman said she’s more comfortable with her and other nurses than with physicians.