Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg, MD has a population of approximately 135,332 people. There is 1 general practitioner near Gaithersburg, which gives it a ratio of 1 general practitioner per 135,332 residents or a ratio of 1 general practitioner per 46,442 households. There are 46,442 households in Gaithersburg.