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Family Practice Information
Description
Family practice is the branch of medicine concerning the total health care of the person and the family. A family practice physician can have a varied and extensive medical background, including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and geriatrics. A family physician has the skills and knowledge to provide care and health maintenance education for all ages. This physician is trained to diagnose and treat each member of the family, no matter what the problem.
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including mole removal and wart removal.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Bone density test, FAA-Flight Physicial, physicial / check up, physicial, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), x-ray, biopsy, ultrasound, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Blood Test, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Upper GI (Barium Swallow), stool test, electrolyte test, Lower GI (Barium Enema), microbiological culture, and pH probe test.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
7,229 practicing
family doctors. Broken out by city, family practice doctor density
in Macclenny is 20,
in Madeira Beach is 2,
in Madison is 12,
in Maitland is 18,
in Malabar is 1,
in Marathon is 9,
in Marco Island is 8,
in Margate is 29,
in Marianna is 15,
in Martin is 1,
in Mayo is 3,
in Medley is 2,
in Melbourne is 60,
in Melbourne Beach is 1,
in Melrose is 1,
in Merritt Island is 16,
in Miami is 678,
in Miami Beach is 48,
in Miami Gardens is 7,
in Miami Lakes is 13,
in Miami Shores is 8,
in Miami Springs is 4,
in Middleburg is 11,
in Milton is 25,
in Mims is 1,
in Miramar is 24,
in Miramar Beach is 2,
in Monticello is 6,
in Moore Haven is 4,
and in Mount Dora is 13.
Florida Information
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.
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