Florida (FL) Otolaryngology Doctors and Physicians
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Otolaryngology Information
Description
Otolaryngology is the field of medicine primarily concerned with problems with the ear, nose and throat. An otolaryngologist is a head and neck surgeon who diagnoses and provides comprehensive medical treatment for the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory system, and other head and neck systems. This specialist also performs plastic and reconstructive surgery on the face, and treats disorders of the larynx (voicebox) and hearing.
Other areas of concern to the otolaryngologist are treatment of diseases, allergies and related disorders of the head. Otolaryngology is commonly called ENT, because it primarily deals with the ear, nose and throat.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are sleep apnea, Dizziness, Snoring, Sinusitis, Hearing loss, Rhinitis, Deviated septum, Hyperparathyroidism, Laryngitis, Head and neck cancer, Tonsillitis, labyrinthitis, Thyroid cancer, Otitis media, Mastoiditis, Pharyngitis, acoustic neuroma, throat disorders, Endolymphatic hydrops, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Chemotherapy, brow lift, bronchoscopy, Tonsillectomy, septoplasty, myringotomy, face lift, Radiation therapy, Endocrine surgery, surgical Reconstruction, Voice therapy, and Phono-surgery.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Blood Test, x-ray, skin test, Submandibular Exam, Laryngeal Exam, and microbiological culture.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
644 practicing
otolaryngologists. Broken out by city, otolaryngology doctor density
in Altamonte Springs is 12,
in Aventura is 7,
in Belle Glade is 1,
in Boca Raton is 18,
in Bonita Springs is 3,
in Boynton Beach is 15,
in Bradenton is 9,
in Brooksville is 1,
in Cape Coral is 5,
in Casselberry is 1,
in Clearwater is 10,
in Clermont is 1,
in Cocoa Beach is 1,
in Coral Gables is 9,
in Coral Springs is 6,
in Crestview is 1,
in Delray Beach is 6,
in Destin is 3,
in Eustis is 2,
in Fernandina Beach is 3,
in Fort Lauderdale is 7,
in Fort Myers is 16,
in Fort Pierce is 6,
in Fort Walton Beach is 4,
in Gainesville is 44,
in Gulf Breeze is 1,
in Haines City is 1,
in Hialeah is 11,
in Hollywood is 10,
in Homestead is 7,
in Inverness is 2,
in Jacksonville is 44,
in Jacksonville Beach is 4,
in Jupiter is 5,
in Key West is 1,
in Kissimmee is 3,
in Lake City is 1,
in Lake Mary is 4,
in Lake Wales is 1,
in Lake Worth is 1,
in Lakeland is 12,
in Lantana is 1,
in Largo is 6,
in Lauderdale Lakes is 3,
in Leesburg is 4,
in Margate is 1,
in Melbourne is 14,
in Miami is 64,
in Miami Beach is 5,
in Milton is 1,
in Miramar is 3,
in Naples is 19,
in Neptune Beach is 1,
in New Port Richey is 2,
in Niceville is 1,
in North Miami Beach is 1,
in Ocala is 7,
in Ocoee is 1,
in Okeechobee is 3,
in Orange City is 4,
in Orange Park is 4,
in Orlando is 25,
in Ormond Beach is 5,
in Oviedo is 1,
in Palatka is 2,
in Palm Bay is 5,
in Palm Beach Gardens is 8,
in Palm Coast is 3,
in Panama City is 8,
in Pembroke Pines is 8,
in Pensacola is 17,
in Perry is 1,
in Pinellas Park is 1,
in Plant City is 1,
in Plantation is 8,
in Pompano Beach is 3,
in Port Orange is 6,
in Port Richey is 4,
in Punta Gorda is 1,
in Riviera Beach is 2,
in Rockledge is 5,
in Sarasota is 18,
in Sebastian is 2,
in Sebring is 6,
in Seminole is 1,
in South Miami is 3,
in South Pasadena is 4,
in Stuart is 5,
in Sunrise is 1,
in Tallahassee is 11,
in Tamarac is 1,
in Tampa is 63,
in Titusville is 1,
in Venice is 7,
in Vero Beach is 7,
in West Palm Beach is 7,
in Weston is 4,
in Winter Haven is 8,
in Winter Park is 18,
and in Zephyrhills is 1.
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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