Florida (FL) Pediatric Pulmonology Doctors and Physicians

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Pediatric Pulmonology Information

Description

Pediatric pulmonology is the study and treatment of respiratory diseases and disorders in children. A pediatric pulmonologist is a pediatrician who diagnoses and treats pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other respiratory problems in infants, children, and adolescents. This specialist is experienced in growth and development of the lung, airways and respiratory function in children, and uses a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques on young patients.

Location Density Information

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has 46 practicing pediatric pulmonologists. Broken out by city, pediatric pulmonology doctor density in Boca Raton is 3, in Eustis is 1, in Fort Lauderdale is 1, in Fort Myers is 2, in Gainesville is 6, in Jacksonville is 3, in Kissimmee is 1, in Lake Park is 1, in Melbourne is 1, in Miami is 10, in Miami Lakes is 1, in Naples is 1, in Orlando is 9, in Pembroke Pines is 2, in Pensacola is 2, in Plantation is 1, in Saint Cloud is 1, in Saint Petersburg is 5, in South Miami is 1, in Tampa is 3, in West Palm Beach is 1, in Weston is 1, and in Winter Park 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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