Chemical pathology is the study of the cause and progress of diseases by using chemistry and other laboratory study. A chemical pathologist uses biochemical data from the study of tissues, cells and fluids from the body to aid in detecting, confirming and monitoring diseases. This specialist can act as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Colorado has 1 practicing chemical pathologist in Denver.

Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177. Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18 and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.