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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.
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. Virginia has
3,331 practicing
family doctors. Broken out by city, family practice doctor density
in Baskerville is 1,
in Bassett is 2,
in Bastian is 2,
in Bealeton is 3,
in Bedford is 19,
in Belle Haven is 1,
in Bergton is 2,
in Berryville is 4,
in Big Stone Gap is 12,
in Blacksburg is 27,
in Blackstone is 8,
in Bland is 1,
in Blue Ridge is 2,
in Bluefield is 6,
in Boones Mill is 3,
in Bowling Green is 1,
in Boydton is 4,
in Boykins is 2,
in Bracey is 1,
in Brambleton is 1,
in Bridgewater is 1,
in Bristol is 15,
in Broadlands is 2,
in Broadway is 3,
in Brookneal is 5,
in Buchanan is 2,
in Buckingham is 1,
in Buena Vista is 2,
in Burgess is 4,
and in Burke is 9.
Virginia Information
Virginia was one of the original 13 colonies, and Richmond, its capital, was also the colonial capital. Virginia achieved statehood in 1788, and its population is currently 7,567,465. Eight U.S. presidents were born in this state. Virginia is rich in colonial history. Two former president’s homes draw thousands of visitors each year: Mt. Vernon, home of George Washington, and Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson.
Also popular visiting sites are the Shenandoah National Park, the Booker T. Washington birthplace near Roanoke, and the Blue Ridge National Parkway. Famous Virginians are singer Ella Fitzgerald, tennis great Arthur Ashe, and actor George C. Scott
According to 2005 Census estimates, Virginia has a population of 7,567,465.
Of this population, 1,765,029 are under the age of 18
and 860,258 are at or above the age of 65.
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