How do I make a website directory of people/searchable/knowledgbase

[oscarmacias]

is there anyone that could point me in the right direction on how to create a website like this what software to use?

sample website: http://www.avvo.com/find-a-doctor


I have to create an online directory so each associate has:
- their own page that includes their name, location, picture (and other details)
- a searchable way to find them in the website (based on name and/or location).
- also a knowledgbase where customers can ask questions and get answers from the associates.

Would wordpress be able to do this? Or magento? Or just custom scripts? If so, which website has the scripts to create this?

Thank you!

[oscarmacias]

can anyone reocmmend a program do make this?