Washington, D.C. (DC) 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. Washington, D.C. has
5 practicing
pediatric rheumatologist in Washington.
Washington, D.C. Information
According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington, D.C. has a population of 550,521.
Of this population, 110,240 are under the age of 18
and 66,591 are at or above the age of 65.
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