Florida (FL) Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Doctors and Physicians

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Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Information

Description

Pediatric allergy-immunology is the field of medicine that deals with problems caused by allergies and other disorders of the immune system. A pediatric allergist-immunologist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages disorders of the immune system in infants, children and adolescents. Some conditions that this specialist treats include asthma, rhinitis, eczema, and allergic reactions to drugs, foods and insect bites. Other areas covered by an allergist-immunologist are immune deficiency diseases, problems related to autoimmune diseases, and organ transplantation.

Location Density Information

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has 20 practicing pediatric allergy and immunologists. Broken out by city, pediatric allergy and immunology doctor density in Boca Raton is 1, in Coral Gables is 1, in Daytona Beach is 1, in Gainesville is 3, in Hialeah is 1, in Jacksonville is 4, in Lake Mary is 1, in Miami is 4, in Naples is 1, in Orange City is 1, in Orange Park is 1, in Orlando is 2, in Palatka is 1, in Port Richey is 1, in Saint Petersburg is 1, and in Sarasota 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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