General Physician :
A general physician is a family medicine specialist who provides evaluations, investigations and treatment options for various general ailments and systemic conditions. They provide annual wellness visits, administration of scheduled immunizations, referrals to other specialists based on the specific conditions, routine screening for colon or cervical cancers, complete assessment of vision, hearing, mood and memory status. They have remarkable academic qualifications in MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and MD in General Medicine. They may further pursue additional fellowships in dietitian courses or diabetology. They provide pre-operative evaluations, clearance for physical fitness for sports or driving license, work notes for absence due to physical ailments. They evaluate any general symptom such as fever, gastrointestinal issues, body aches, fatigue, mood changes, dizziness, and abnormal skin changes. They conduct comprehensive metabolic panel and radiographic imaging studies to evaluate the causes for underlying conditions. They commonly treat conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and infectious conditions with medications and lifestyle changes.