Maryland (MD) 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. Maryland has 1,545 practicing family doctors. Broken out by city, family practice doctor density in Aberdeen is 3, in Aberdeen Proving Ground is 7, in Accident is 1, in Annapolis is 52, in Baltimore is 259, in Bel Air is 26, in Berlin is 17, in Berwyn Heights is 6, in Bladensburg is 1, in Boonsboro is 3, in Bowie is 13, in Brentwood is 4, in Brunswick is 8, in Cambridge is 17, in Capitol Heights is 4, in Cecilton is 2, in Centreville is 4, in Charlotte Hall is 1, in Chestertown is 9, in Cheverly is 3, in Chevy Chase is 13, in Clarksburg is 1, in Clarksville is 2, in Cockeysville is 4, in College Park is 6, in Colmar Manor is 10, in Crisfield is 1, in Cumberland is 24, in Darlington is 1, in Denton is 6, in District Heights is 3, in Dundalk is 1, in Easton is 21, in Eldersburg is 11, in Elkridge is 11, in Elkton is 27, in Emmitsburg is 2, in Federalsburg is 6, in Fort George G Meade is 7, in Fort Meade is 9, in Fort Washington is 6, in Frederick is 59, in Frostburg is 5, in Gaithersburg is 18, in Galena is 2, in Glenarden is 5, in Goldsboro is 1, in Grantsville is 2, in Greenbelt is 10, in Hampstead is 7, in Hancock is 6, in Havre De Grace is 4, in Hurlock is 2, in Hyattsville is 13, in Indian Head is 3, in Joppa is 2, in Keedysville is 1, in Kensington is 17, in La Plata is 7, in Landover is 4, in Lanham is 10, in Laurel is 39, in Laytonsville is 2, in Leonardtown is 10, in Lonaconing is 1, in Lusby is 5, in Manchester is 5, in Middletown is 5, in Mitchellville is 4, in Mount Airy is 5, in Myersville is 4, in North Beach is 2, in North East is 1, in North Potomac is 2, in Oakland is 12, in Pocomoke City is 6, in Poolesville is 3, in Port Deposit is 2, in Potomac is 4, in Preston is 2, in Rising Sun is 4, in Rockville is 66, in Rosedale is 1, in Saint Michaels is 2, in Salisbury is 17, in Snow Hill is 4, in Sykesville is 4, in Takoma Park is 4, in Temple Hills is 16, in Thurmont is 4, in Towson is 16, in Union Bridge is 3, in Upper Marlboro is 6, in Waldorf is 10, in Walkersville is 2, in Westernport is 1, in Westminster is 23, in Wheaton is 1, in Williamsport is 6, and in Woodsboro is 1.

Maryland Information

Maryland was one of the thirteen original colonies, and achieved statehood in 1788. Maryland’s population is 5,600,388; Annapolis is its capital and home to the U.S. Naval Academy. Baltimore is the largest city, and is home to world-acclaimed Johns-Hopkins University and Hospital. There are myriad activities available for residents or visitors, including arts and theater, sports, museums, hiking, biking and walking trails, Famous people from Maryland include musician Frank Zappa, baseball great Babe Ruth, and Francis Scott Key, who wrote the “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

According to 2005 Census estimates, Maryland has a population of 5,600,388. Of this population, 1,360,481 are under the age of 18 and 641,040 are at or above the age of 65.

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