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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. Florida has
3,367 practicing
pediatricians. Broken out by city, pediatrics doctor density
in Alachua is 2,
in Altamonte Springs is 17,
in Apopka is 11,
in Aventura is 18,
in Bartow is 8,
in Bay Harbor Islands is 4,
in Belleview is 4,
in Boca Raton is 57,
in Bonita Springs is 6,
in Boynton Beach is 26,
in Bradenton is 32,
in Brooksville is 14,
in Cape Coral is 17,
in Clearwater is 26,
in Clermont is 13,
in Cocoa is 5,
in Cooper City is 1,
in Coral Gables is 54,
in Coral Springs is 64,
in Davenport is 6,
in Daytona Beach is 16,
in Dunnellon is 1,
in Fort Lauderdale is 48,
in Fort Myers is 67,
in Fort Pierce is 13,
in Fort Walton Beach is 9,
in Gainesville is 161,
in Gulf Breeze is 5,
in Hialeah is 71,
in Holly Hill is 2,
in Hollywood is 73,
in Homestead is 27,
in Indialantic is 3,
in Jacksonville is 244,
in Jacksonville Beach is 17,
in Jupiter is 26,
in Kissimmee is 29,
in Labelle is 2,
in Lake City is 14,
in Lake Mary is 19,
in Lake Placid is 3,
in Lake Worth is 20,
in Lakeland is 44,
in Largo is 34,
in Leesburg is 8,
in Longwood is 7,
in Macclenny is 5,
in Maitland is 18,
in Margate is 10,
in Marianna is 2,
in Melbourne is 24,
in Miami is 385,
in Miami Beach is 23,
in Milton is 7,
in Naples is 43,
in New Port Richey is 24,
in North Miami is 7,
in North Miami Beach is 26,
in Oakland Park is 5,
in Ocala is 26,
in Ocoee is 9,
in Okeechobee is 6,
in Oldsmar is 5,
in Orange City is 10,
in Orange Park is 17,
in Orlando is 198,
in Ormond Beach is 12,
in Oviedo is 9,
in Palatka is 7,
in Palm Bay is 8,
in Palm Beach Gardens is 26,
in Palm Coast is 7,
in Panama City is 14,
in Pembroke Pines is 54,
in Pensacola is 74,
in Pinellas Park is 10,
in Plantation is 66,
in Pompano Beach is 18,
in Rockledge is 11,
in Sarasota is 54,
in Sebastian is 3,
in Sebring is 8,
in Seminole is 10,
in South Miami is 10,
in Stuart is 9,
in Sunrise is 18,
in Tallahassee is 36,
in Tamarac is 3,
in Tampa is 210,
in Tarpon Springs is 4,
in Tavares is 7,
in Titusville is 6,
in Venice is 10,
in Vero Beach is 12,
in West Palm Beach is 72,
in Weston is 21,
in Wilton Manors is 2,
in Winter Haven is 21,
in Winter Park is 7,
and in Zephyrhills is 10.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
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