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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. New York has 5,010 practicing family doctors. Broken out by city, family practice doctor density in Babylon is 13, in Bainbridge is 2, in Baldwin is 6, in Baldwinsville is 4, in Ballston Lake is 9, in Ballston Spa is 7, in Barker is 1, in Barneveld is 5, in Barryville is 1, in Batavia is 10, in Bath is 9, in Bay Shore is 40, in Bayport is 3, in Bayside is 12, in Beacon is 5, in Beaver Falls is 3, in Bedford is 1, in Belle Harbor is 2, in Bellmore is 6, in Bemus Point is 1, in Bergen is 2, in Berkshire is 1, in Berne is 2, in Bethpage is 10, in Binghamton is 32, in Blauvelt is 2, in Bloomfield is 1, in Bohemia is 1, in Bolton Landing is 2, in Boonville is 4, in Bowmansville is 2, in Brasher Falls is 1, in Brentwood is 12, in Brewerton is 1, in Brewster is 3, in Briarwood is 3, in Brightwaters is 1, in Broadalbin is 3, in Brockport is 10, in Brocton is 1, in Bronx is 309, in Bronxville is 1, in Brookhaven is 2, in Brooklyn is 531, and in Buffalo is 100.

New York Information

New York City has a wealth of opportunities for visitors and residents. Thousands of people each year see a Broadway show or visit Central Park, Coney Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Population of New York State is 19,254,630, but the population of New York City alone is 8,104,079. Located in upstate New York, Albany is capital of New York State. Niagara Falls, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the battlefields of Saratoga all offer outdoor activities. Hike, bicycle, or drive through the Adirondack or Catskill Mountains, or visit a winery in the Finger Lakes area.

According to 2005 Census estimates, New York has a population of 19,254,630. Of this population, 4,432,103 are under the age of 18 and 2,499,192 are at or above the age of 65.

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