Chicago General Practitioners

A general practitioner is similar to a family practitioner in that they treat patients of all ages with a variety of health concerns. These doctors treat everyday ailments, some acute and chronic diseases, as well as providing health checkups, physicals, inoculations and preventative care.

General practitioners differ from family practitioners because they are not required to complete an additional residency in family medicine after completing their medical school residency. Like family practitioners, general practitioners will also provide referrals to patients who are in need of a specialist.

The area of Chicago, IL has a population of approximately 2,680,484 people. There are 131 general practitioners near Chicago, which gives it a ratio of 1 general practitioner per 20,462 residents or a ratio of 1 general practitioner per 7,940 households. There are 1,040,151 households in Chicago.