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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. Colorado has
985 practicing
pediatricians. Broken out by city, pediatrics doctor density
in Alamosa is 6,
in Arvada is 12,
in Aspen is 4,
in Aurora is 229,
in Basalt is 2,
in Boulder is 26,
in Brighton is 10,
in Broomfield is 14,
in Buena Vista is 1,
in Canon City is 4,
in Castle Rock is 12,
in Centennial is 55,
in Cherry Hills Village is 2,
in Colorado Springs is 84,
in Commerce City is 1,
in Conifer is 3,
in Craig is 3,
in Crested Butte is 1,
in Delta is 8,
in Denver is 251,
in Durango is 7,
in Eagle is 1,
in Edwards is 3,
in Englewood is 15,
in Estes Park is 3,
in Evans is 1,
in Evergreen is 4,
in Firestone is 2,
in Fort Carson is 8,
in Fort Collins is 33,
in Fort Morgan is 3,
in Frisco is 1,
in Glenwood Springs is 5,
in Golden is 1,
in Grand Junction is 20,
in Greeley is 12,
in Greenwood Village is 14,
in Highlands Ranch is 26,
in Ignacio is 1,
in La Junta is 1,
in Lafayette is 20,
in Lakewood is 32,
in Lamar is 2,
in Littleton is 35,
in Lone Tree is 12,
in Longmont is 16,
in Louisville is 19,
in Loveland is 19,
in Montrose is 11,
in Monument is 5,
in New Castle is 1,
in Parker is 28,
in Peterson Afb is 5,
in Pueblo is 22,
in Steamboat Spr is 1,
in Steamboat Springs is 5,
in Sterling is 1,
in Thornton is 9,
in Trinidad is 2,
in U S A F Academy is 2,
in Usaf Academy is 1,
in Vail is 1,
in Walsenburg is 1,
in Westminster is 23,
in Wheat Ridge is 20,
and in Woodland Park is 1.
Colorado Information
Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater.
Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177.
Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18
and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.
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