General Physician Jobs

General physicians are often called family doctors. Serves as the first point to look for non-surgical therapies. General physicians diagnose and treat a wide variety of diseases, from the common cold and infections to chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. If necessary, refer you to specialists for more complex issues.

A physician is a professional doctor who has received the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine after undergoing rigorous training. Skilled in non-surgical treatments, he has the expertise to treat everything from the common cold to diabetes to high blood pressure.

An MBBS doctor can potentially be a General physicians but this requires additional training. The MBBS degree marks the completion of medical school, while General physicians have the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Remember, it is important to check the doctor's area of specific qualifications before engaging the services of a General physicians.

The salary of a general practitioner in India varies depending on experience, location and work setting. Entry level doctors with MBBS degree earn between 4-7.5 lakh annually, while experienced doctors with MD or MS get 10 lakh or more. Individual salaries can vary significantly depending on the specific circumstances.