Florida (FL) Internal Medicine Doctors and Physicians
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Internal Medicine Information
Description
Internal medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with treating the whole patient. An internal medicine physician, also called an internist, can treat many illnesses and conditions, and is skilled in treating a patient who has several illnesses or disorders at the same time. This internist, who can be a primary care physician, emphasizes disease prevention and wellness, but can treat problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs, along with mental health or substance abuse issues.
The internal medicine physician can also treat cancer or diseases of the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems, while concentrating on the wellness of the patient as a whole.
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Lithotripsy, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP, dialysis, mechanical ventilation, cardioversion, angioplasty, endoscopy, intra-aortic balloon pump, cardiac ablation, and Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Bone density test, dialysis, physicial / check up, FAA-Flight Physicial, physicial examination, x-ray, biopsy, Blood Test, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), ultrasound, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Upper GI (Barium Swallow), electrolyte test, Lower GI (Barium Enema), stool test, pH probe test, and microbiological culture.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
7,116 practicing
internal medicine doctors. Broken out by city, internal medicine doctor density
in Pace is 2,
in Palatka is 19,
in Palm Bay is 19,
in Palm Beach is 1,
in Palm Beach Gardens is 33,
in Palm City is 6,
in Palm Coast is 16,
in Palm Harbor is 35,
in Palm Springs is 13,
in Palmetto is 2,
in Palmetto Bay is 3,
in Panacea is 1,
in Panama City is 41,
in Panama City Beach is 8,
in Parkland is 1,
in Patrick Afb is 1,
in Pembroke Pines is 89,
in Pensacola is 94,
in Perry is 8,
in Pierson is 1,
in Pinecrest is 1,
in Pinellas Park is 15,
in Plant City is 18,
in Plantation is 56,
in Poinciana is 2,
in Pompano Beach is 29,
in Ponte Vedra Beach is 7,
in Port Charlotte is 59,
in Port Orange is 7,
in Port Richey is 12,
in Port Saint John is 1,
in Port Saint Lucie is 40,
and in Punta Gorda is 32.
Florida Information
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.
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