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Hawaii (HI) Family Doctors and Physicians

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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.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Emphysema, cystic fibrosis, Bronchitis, Broncho-Esophagology, Asthma, osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis , Pneumonia, pectus excavatum, cancer, Diabetes, infection, Mono, Alzheimer's disease, Aneurysm, lice, Strep throat, Herpes, Influenza (flu), and Hepatitis.

Procedures Performed

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. Hawaii has 597 practicing family doctors. Broken out by city, family practice doctor density in Aiea is 15, in Captain Cook is 1, in Eleele is 1, in Ewa Beach is 6, in Haiku is 1, in Haleiwa is 5, in Hana is 4, in Hanapepe is 1, in Hawi is 1, in Hickam Afb is 12, in Hilo is 30, in Holualoa is 2, in Honokaa is 5, in Honolulu is 116, in Kahuku is 9, in Kahului is 2, in Kailua is 27, in Kailua Kona is 19, in Kalaheo is 3, in Kamuela is 12, in Kaneohe is 15, in Kaneohe Bay is 1, in Kapaa is 9, in Kapaau is 1, in Kapolei is 13, in Kaunakakai is 5, in Keaau is 2, in Kealakekua is 7, in Kihei is 14, in Kilauea is 8, in Koloa is 1, in Kula is 4, in Lahaina is 18, in Laie is 1, in Lanai City is 1, in Lihue is 21, in M C B H Kaneohe Bay is 7, in Makawao is 7, in Mcbh K Bay is 1, in Mililani is 47, in Naalehu is 2, in Pahala is 1, in Pahoa is 3, in Pearl City is 2, in Pearl Harbor is 30, in Schofield is 5, in Schofield Barracks is 2, in Tripler Amc is 30, in Tripler Army Medical Center is 41, in Wahiawa is 8, in Waianae is 28, in Waikoloa is 2, in Wailea is 1, in Wailuku is 22, in Waimanalo is 3, in Waimea is 2, and in Waipahu is 26.

Hawaii Information

One of the more popular vacation destinations in the world, Hawaii’s lush tropical environment invites all to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Popular Hawaiian activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, biking to one of Hawaii’s volcanoes, or enjoying a helicopter or horseback ride. Learn about Hawaii’s natural history and culture by attending a luau and watching a traditional hula dance. Hawaii’s population is 1,275,194, and the capital city is Honolulu. Statehood was achieved in 1959, making Hawaii our 50th state. Tourism is Hawaii's largest source of outside income. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, experience history at Pearl Harbor, or take a walk on Waikiki Beach, the world’s most famous shoreline.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Hawaii has a population of 1,275,194. Of this population, 198,087 are under the age of 18 and 162,565 are at or above the age of 65.


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