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Pediatrics Information
Description
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.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are Guillain-Barrè Syndrome, Leukemia, lymphoma, pink eye, Snoring, allergies, Hypothyroidism, Scabies, epilepsy, Autism, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, Cushings Disease, measles, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Crohns Disease, sickle cell anemia, Infant Reflux, Encopresis, and Neurofibromatosis.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Circumcision, Tonsillectomy, Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA) repair, Appendectomy, Adenoid Removal, Ear Tubes, Hypospadias Repair, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Leg Lengthening, Hydrocele Repair, Umbilical Hernia Repair, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Club Foot Repair, Minimal Access surgery, and cancer surgery.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including ultrasound, Barium Enema, Upper GI, MRI scan, x-ray, video swallow, and urine / stool collections.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Arizona has
1,225 practicing
pediatricians. Broken out by city, pediatrics doctor density
in Anthem is 4,
in Apache Junction is 4,
in Avondale is 11,
in Bisbee is 2,
in Buckeye is 2,
in Bullhead City is 2,
in Casa Grande is 8,
in Chandler is 27,
in Chinle is 8,
in Coolidge is 1,
in Cottonwood is 6,
in Douglas is 3,
in Flagstaff is 19,
in Fort Defiance is 6,
in Fort Huachuca is 2,
in Fort Mohave is 2,
in Fountain Hills is 3,
in Ganado is 2,
in Gilbert is 54,
in Glendale is 37,
in Globe is 1,
in Goodyear is 6,
in Green Valley is 5,
in Holbrook is 1,
in Kayenta is 6,
in Kingman is 4,
in Lake Havasu City is 3,
in Lakeside is 2,
in Litchfield Park is 3,
in Luke AFB is 4,
in Marana is 5,
in Mesa is 79,
in New River is 1,
in Nogales is 8,
in Oro Valley is 1,
in Paradise Valley is 4,
in Parker is 3,
in Payson is 2,
in Peach Springs is 1,
in Peoria is 1,
in Phoenix is 498,
in Pinon is 1,
in Prescott is 13,
in Prescott Valley is 1,
in Queen Creek is 3,
in Sacaton is 4,
in San Carlos is 1,
in San Luis is 4,
in Scottsdale is 68,
in Sedona is 1,
in Shonto is 1,
in Show Low is 4,
in Sierra Vista is 6,
in Springerville is 1,
in Sun City West is 3,
in Surprise is 6,
in Taylor is 1,
in Tempe is 24,
in Tolleson is 3,
in Tonalea is 1,
in Tuba City is 7,
in Tucson is 255,
in Whiteriver is 4,
in Williams is 1,
in Winslow is 1,
and in Yuma is 16.
Arizona Information
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.
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