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Special Interest in Diabetology
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1. Who is General Physician?
A general physician (GP) is a medical doctor who specializes in non-surgical healthcare to adults. A general physician treats many diseases that affect the body, whose primary treatment does not require surgery. General physicians treat all conditions related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, haematological, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems. Some GPs can specialize in any one of the systems listed above.
2. What are the education qualifications for a General Physician?
General physicians are also referred to as primary care physicians. A general physician needs to complete a medical residency for primary care practice after graduating from medical school. The pre-requisites for residency are a bachelor’s degree based on sciences, minimum GPA, medical school, and basic medical training. The candidate should be committed to spend 3 years in residency.
3. For which symptoms should one consult a General Physician?
A general physician is usually the primary contact for any health issue. A general physician treats you for cardiovascular, respiratory, muscle-bone, neurological, gastrointestinal, and endocrine related health issues that can be treated without surgical intervention. So, if you have any symptoms related to any of these systems, you can consult a general physician.
4. Do General Physicians provide home consultations?
General physicians or practitioners provide routine healthcare like physical examinations and immunizations, and treat a host of medical conditions. They usually have regular, ongoing, long-term patients and provide medical care to patients of different age groups. Providing home consultations is a choice that the general practitioner has to make. General check-ups or routine examinations may be provided at home.
5. Can a General Physician perform surgery?
No, a general physician mainly provides non-surgical treatment for a number of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries. A general surgeon and not a general physician performs surgeries. General physicians specialize in primary care and build long-term relationships with the patients. The treatment provided by physicians revolves around basic medication, physical therapy, and other non-surgical techniques to treat various conditions
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General physicians in Mumbai provide comprehensive medical evaluation and non surgical care for patients across different age groups. They help manage both acute illnesses and long term medical conditions.
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These doctors commonly evaluate infections, metabolic conditions, respiratory issues, digestive concerns, and overall health status.
They are often the right choice when you need initial diagnosis and direction on further care.
General Physicians are highly trained specialists who provide non-surgical health care to patients. They evaluate the medical condition of the patients by suggesting a few lab tests to finalize the diagnosis. They also perform health check-ups on a regular basis to evaluate the status of a disease or medical condition.
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a General Physician:
- D.M.S
- Doctor of Medicine
- MD - Physician
- MBBS
- BMBS
- Mb BCh
Consultation with the General Physician once a year for examination is effective in maintaining proper health. However, depending on the patient’s age and medical condition they are suffering from, then he/she should consult the physician twice or thrice in a year.
General Physicians diagnose and treat the patients through therapeutic ways and lifestyle modifications. So, if an individual is having any of the following medical conditions, it is recommended to consult a General Physician.
- Asthma
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- High/low blood pressure
- Cardiac diseases
- Pneumonia
- Gastric problems
- Body pains
- Cold
- Pulmonary disease
- Liver disease
- Fever
- Thyroid diseases
- Pituitary disease
Generally, the primary role of General Physicians is non-operative and they cannot perform surgery. General Physicians are usually asked to examine patients before surgery. They can advise the surgeons about the patient's health condition and risk status. Thereby can recommend appropriate management to minimize the risk of the operation. General Physicians can also assist in postoperative care and any other ongoing complications.
Yes, one can consult a General Physician to get treatment for anemia. Depending on the type and severity of anemia, a General Physician can prescribe an appropriate treatment plan. However, if the symptoms are not resolved over time, General Physicians may refer the patient to a Hematologist.
Yes, General Physicians can control high blood pressure with the help of medications. But if the condition of high blood pressure is severe it can lead to heart attacks, heart valve disorders, etc. So if the blood pressure is not getting under control it is highly recommended to consult a Cardiologist.
*Last Updated: Feb 2026