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 Pace is 20, in Pahokee is 6, in Palatka is 19, in Palm Bay is 29, in Palm Beach is 2, in Palm Beach Gardens is 17, in Palm City is 9, in Palm Coast is 35, in Palm Harbor is 46, in Palm Springs is 5, in Palmetto is 12, in Panacea is 3, in Panama City is 53, in Panama City Beach is 16, in Parkland is 1, in Parrish is 2, in Patrick Afb is 8, in Pembroke Pines is 81, in Penney Farms is 1, in Pensacola is 251, in Pensacola Beach is 3, in Perry is 8, in Pierson is 2, in Pinellas Park is 16, in Plant City is 27, in Plantation is 51, in Poinciana is 2, in Pompano Beach is 66, in Ponte Vedra is 3, in Ponte Vedra Beach is 11, in Port Charlotte is 36, in Port Orange is 34, in Port Richey is 19, in Port Saint Joe is 8, in Port Saint John is 12, in Port Saint Lucie is 50, and in Punta Gorda is 22.

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.