Florida (FL) Pediatric Pathology Doctors and Physicians
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Pediatric Pathology Information
Description
Pathology is the study of the causes and processes of diseases through microscopic study. A pediatric pathologist studies samples under a microscope, including tissue specimens, cells, body fluids, and secretions from infants, children and adolescents. Information gathered from the laboratory study of these samples allows the pediatric pathologist to diagnose, confirm and monitor diseases in children. This specialist has the knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal growth and development, along with extensive knowledge of pediatric medicine.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
42 practicing
pediatric pathologists. Broken out by city, pediatric pathology doctor density
in Bradenton is 1,
in Cocoa Beach is 1,
in Coral Springs is 1,
in Deland is 1,
in Eustis is 1,
in Fort Lauderdale is 1,
in Fort Myers is 1,
in Gainesville is 1,
in Jacksonville is 2,
in Melbourne is 1,
in Miami is 7,
in Miami Beach is 1,
in New Smyrna Beach is 2,
in North Miami Beach is 1,
in Orange Park is 1,
in Orlando is 5,
in Saint Petersburg is 7,
in Tallahassee is 1,
in Tampa is 7,
and in Tavares 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.