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.

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Emphysema, Broncho-Esophagology, Pneumonia, Osteoarthritis , Bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, pectus excavatum, osteoporosis, infection, Diabetes, cancer, Acne, Alzheimer's disease, Hypertension, Autism, Yeast infection, Strep throat, Anemia, and Aneurysm.

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including wart removal and mole removal.

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, biopsy, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), ultrasound, x-ray, Blood Test, Upper GI (Barium Swallow), stool test, Lower GI (Barium Enema), electrolyte test, microbiological culture, and pH probe test.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has 6,895 practicing family doctors. Broken out by city, family practice doctor density in Macclenny is 22, in Macdill Afb is 2, in Madeira Beach is 2, in Madison is 12, in Maitland is 28, in Marathon is 11, in Marco Island is 14, in Margate is 34, in Marianna is 16, in Martin is 1, in Mary Esther is 1, in Mayo is 3, in Maywood is 1, in Melbourne is 82, in Melbourne Beach is 1, in Merritt Island is 17, in Miami is 740, in Miami Beach is 40, in Miami Gardens is 7, in Miami Lakes is 12, in Miami Shores is 8, in Miami Springs is 5, in Middleburg is 12, in Milton is 45, in Mims is 1, in Miramar is 25, in Miramar Beach is 3, in Monticello is 6, in Moore Haven is 4, in Mount Dora is 12, in Mulberry is 1, and in Myakka City 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.