Pennsylvania (PA) Pediatric Rheumatology Doctors and Physicians
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Pediatric Rheumatology Information
Description
Pediatric Rheumatology is the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases and conditions in children. A rheumatologist is a physician who uses non-surgical evaluation and treatment of diseases of joints, muscles, bones, tendons and other areas of the musculoskeletal system. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain and muscle strains in infants, children and adolescents. Many rheumatic diseases and conditions feature immune system abnormalities, so the rheumatologist may also treat the young patient’s immune system.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Pennsylvania has
24 practicing
pediatric rheumatologists. Broken out by city, pediatric rheumatology doctor density
in Hershey is 3,
in Philadelphia is 13,
in Phoenixville is 1,
and in Pittsburgh is 7.
Pennsylvania Information
Pennsylvania was the second state admitted to the union in 1787, and has a rich historical background. The population of Pennsylvania is 12,429,616, and its capital is Harrisburg. Historical sites include Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Visit the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh, the American Civil War Museum in Gettysburg, or tour the Indian Caverns in Spruce Creek.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,429,616.
Of this population, 2,754,906 are under the age of 18
and 1,887,277 are at or above the age of 65.
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