Pediatrics is the treatment of disorders and diseases in infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician is primarily concerned with the influence of disease and dysfunction on a child’s development, from preventive care to treatment of diseases. This specialist has background knowledge regarding congenital defects, immunology, oncology, infectious diseases, immunizations, and disorders that are unique to children.

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Guillain-Barrè Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, allergies, pink eye, Snoring, Scabies, Autism, Hypothyroidism, epilepsy, Leukemia, Asthma, lymphoma, chickenpox, Cushings Disease, Crohns Disease, Encopresis, Infant Reflux, measles, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and skin rash.

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Circumcision, Tonsillectomy, Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) repair, Appendectomy, Adenoid Removal, Umbilical Hernia Repair, Leg Lengthening, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Hydrocele Repair, Hypospadias Repair, Ear Tubes, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, cancer surgery, Minimal Access surgery, and Club Foot Repair.

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including ultrasound, MRI scan, Barium Enema, Upper GI, x-ray, video swallow, and urine / stool collections.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Arizona has 1,070 practicing pediatricians. Broken out by city, pediatrics doctor density in Anthem is 7, in Apache Junction is 7, in Ash Fork is 1, in Avondale is 16, in Bisbee is 3, in Buckeye is 2, in Bullhead City is 4, in Casa Grande is 10, in Cave Creek is 1, in Chandler is 45, in Chinle is 9, in Coolidge is 1, in Cottonwood is 6, in Douglas is 3, in Eleven Mile Corner is 1, in Elfrida is 2, in Flagstaff is 20, in Florence is 1, in Fort Defiance is 7, in Fort Huachuca is 2, in Fort Mohave is 2, in Fountain Hills is 2, in Ganado is 1, in Gilbert is 62, in Glendale is 45, in Globe is 1, in Goodyear is 11, in Grand Canyon is 1, in Green Valley is 4, in Hereford is 1, in Holbrook is 1, in Kayenta is 6, in Kingman is 4, in Lake Havasu City is 6, in Lakeside is 2, in Litchfield Park is 5, in Luke Afb is 4, in Marana is 5, in Mesa is 114, in Naco is 1, in New River is 1, in Nogales is 10, in Oro Valley is 1, in Paradise Valley is 4, in Parker is 3, in Patagonia is 1, in Payson is 4, in Peach Springs is 1, in Peoria is 1, in Phoenix is 464, in Pinetop is 1, in Prescott is 13, in Prescott Valley is 3, in Queen Creek is 3, in Rio Rico is 4, in Sacaton is 5, in San Carlos is 1, in San Luis is 5, in Scottsdale is 93, in Sells is 1, in Shonto is 1, in Show Low is 4, in Sierra Vista is 9, in Somerton is 5, in Springerville is 3, in Sun City is 2, in Sun City West is 12, in Sun Lakes is 1, in Surprise is 15, in Taylor is 1, in Tempe is 43, in Tolleson is 11, in Tuba City is 7, in Tucson is 214, in Wellton is 1, in Whiteriver is 4, in Williams is 1, in Winslow is 2, and in Yuma is 17.

Arizona has many famous tourist attractions and parks, including the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, which was created when the dam was built. The Grand Canyon draws millions of visitors each year, and Phoenix, Scottsdale, Flagstaff each draw their own sun-seeking winter vacationers. Visit the world-famous O.K. Corral in Tombstone. Arizona’s population is 5,939,292, and Phoenix, the capital city, is home to a majority of those people. Entertainers Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, and Tanya Tucker were born here, along with architect Frank Lloyd Wright and former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Arizona has a population of 5,939,292. Of this population, 1,535,805 are under the age of 18 and 754,345 are at or above the age of 65.