Georgia (GA) 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. Georgia has 16 practicing pediatric pathologists. Broken out by city, pediatric pathology doctor density in Albany is 1, in Americus is 1, in Atlanta is 5, in Augusta is 1, in Conyers is 1, in Gainesville is 2, in Macon is 1, in Marietta is 2, in Riverdale is 1, in Savannah is 1, and in Stockbridge is 1.

Georgia Information

Georgia is rich in history, from its statehood in 1788, to its tobacco plantations, to its civil rights memorials. Atlanta is its vibrant capital city, and it offers a myriad of music, arts, sports and nightlife. While in Atlanta, visit the world’s largest aquarium, the Woodruff Arts Center, or the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Ride the Old Town Trolley in Savannah, and listen to some live jazz and blues at one of Savannah’s many festivals. Georgia’s mountain parks offer hiking, biking, climbing, and other outdoor activities. On Georgia’s coastline, you can go boating, deep sea fishing or kayaking in the Atlantic. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge draws many visitors yearly.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Georgia has a population of 9,072,576. Of this population, 2,319,806 are under the age of 18 and 865,997 are at or above the age of 65.

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