Alaska (AK) Diagnostic Radiology Doctors and Physicians
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Diagnostic Radiology Information
Description
Diagnostic radiology involves one or more medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat disease. A diagnostic radiologist is a physician who works with X-rays, ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT scans (Computed Tomography), and other imaging technology to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases or disorders, such as breast cancer, tumors, lung disorders or heart disease.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Alaska has
47 practicing
diagnostic radiologists. Broken out by city, diagnostic radiology doctor density
in Anchorage is 23,
in Bethel is 1,
in Chugiak is 1,
in Eagle River is 1,
in Elmendorf Afb is 3,
in Fairbanks is 9,
in Homer is 3,
in Juneau is 1,
in Ketchikan is 2,
in Sitka is 2,
and in Wasilla is 1.
Alaska Information
Alaska became the 49th state in 1959, and Juneau is its capital city. Comprising 586,000 square miles, the population is 663,661. Also called the Land of the Midnight Sun, Alaska’s average winter temperatures are around 20°F, so tourism is active all year round.
You can study Alaska’s native culture, take a dogsled ride, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, skating, ice fishing, or a sea kayak ride. Enjoy winter carnivals and festivals. Take a cruise to view wildlife, including humpback whales, pan for gold, or fish for Alaska’s world-famous King salmon.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alaska has a population of 663,661.
Of this population, 172,628 are under the age of 18
and 43,134 are at or above the age of 65.
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