California (CA) Pediatric Dermatology Doctors and Physicians
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Pediatric Dermatology Information
Description
Pediatric dermatology is the study and treatment of disorders of the skin in infants, children and adolescents. A pediatric dermatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats skin diseases in children. A dermatologist is knowledgeable regarding skin cancers, moles, tumors of the skin, and allergic reactions to chemicals or other substances. Pediatric dermatologists also treat internal disorders and diseases that affect the skin, and are qualified to perform standard surgical techniques used in the field of dermatology.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are tattoo removal, Acne, blisters / lesions, moles / warts, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, and skin rash.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including facial peels and burn care.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. California has
46 practicing
pediatric dermatologists. Broken out by city, pediatric dermatology doctor density
in Anaheim is 1,
in Baldwin Park is 1,
in Berkeley is 1,
in Beverly Hills is 1,
in Burlingame is 1,
in Chico is 1,
in Danville is 1,
in Encino is 2,
in Fresno is 1,
in Fullerton is 1,
in Greenbrae is 1,
in Highland is 1,
in Irvine is 1,
in Loma Linda is 1,
in Long Beach is 2,
in Los Angeles is 3,
in Marina Del Rey is 1,
in Milpitas is 1,
in Oakland is 4,
in Orange is 1,
in Palo Alto is 1,
in Pasadena is 1,
in San Diego is 9,
in San Francisco is 5,
in San Luis Obispo is 1,
in Stanford is 2,
in Torrance is 1,
in Tustin is 1,
in Vallejo is 1,
and in Yucaipa is 1.
California Information
California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks.
Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.
According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147.
Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18
and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.
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