Colorado (CO) Dermatopathology Doctors and Physicians

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Dermatopathology Information

Description

Dermatopathology is the study of diseases and disorders of the skin by laboratory examination of cells. A dermatopathologist diagnoses diseases of the skin by laboratory study of skin tissues under a microscope. This specialist may consult with a primary physician regarding the monitoring and treatment of skin disorders. Whether the source of the skin disorder is an infection, a reaction of the immune system, a cancerous lesion, or a degenerative disease, the dermatopathologist can examine and interpret the results of microscopic tests and offer recommendations for treatment.

Location Density Information

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Colorado has 36 practicing dermatopathologists. Broken out by city, dermatopathology doctor density in Arvada is 2, in Aurora is 5, in Avon is 1, in Boulder is 2, in Colorado Springs is 4, in Denver is 13, in Edwards is 2, in Englewood is 2, in Fort Collins is 2, in Grand Junction is 3, in Lafayette is 1, in Lakewood is 1, and in Longmont is 1.

Colorado Information

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.

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