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.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has 185 practicing dermatopathologists. Broken out by city, dermatopathology doctor density in Altamonte Springs is 4, in Apollo Beach is 2, in Aventura is 2, in Belle Glade is 1, in Boca Raton is 8, in Bonita Springs is 1, in Boynton Beach is 2, in Bradenton is 2, in Brandon is 1, in Cape Coral is 2, in Clearwater is 2, in Clermont is 1, in Coral Gables is 3, in Coral Springs is 1, in Deerfield Beach is 2, in Delray Beach is 3, in Destin is 1, in Fort Lauderdale is 9, in Fort Myers is 2, in Fort Pierce is 1, in Gainesville is 10, in Hallandale is 1, in Hialeah is 1, in Hollywood is 5, in Jacksonville is 11, in Jupiter is 2, in Key Biscayne is 1, in Lakeland is 1, in Largo is 4, in Lecanto is 4, in Longwood is 6, in Loxahatchee is 1, in Maitland is 1, in Melbourne is 2, in Miami is 14, in Miami Beach is 11, in Miami Lakes is 2, in Mount Dora is 1, in Naples is 7, in Niceville is 1, in North Miami Beach is 2, in Ocala is 5, in Okeechobee is 1, in Orlando is 20, in Ormond Beach is 1, in Palm Bay is 1, in Palm Beach Gardens is 18, in Pembroke Pines is 1, in Pensacola is 1, in Pinellas Park is 1, in Pompano Beach is 15, in Ponte Vedra Beach is 2, in Port Charlotte is 2, in Port Saint Lucie is 4, in Rockledge is 1, in Saint Augustine is 1, in Saint Petersburg is 3, in Sarasota is 5, in Sebastian is 1, in Starke is 1, in Stuart is 3, in Tallahassee is 2, in Tampa is 25, in The Villages is 1, in Titusville is 2, in University Of Miami is 1, in Venice is 2, in Vero Beach is 1, in Viera is 1, in Weeki Wachee is 1, in West Palm Beach is 9, in Weston is 3, and in Winter Park is 1.

Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.