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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. New York has
5,773 practicing
pediatricians. Broken out by city, pediatrics doctor density
in Babylon is 23,
in Baldwin is 7,
in Baldwinsville is 5,
in Ballston Lake is 7,
in Ballston Spa is 1,
in Bardonia is 4,
in Batavia is 8,
in Bath is 1,
in Bay Shore is 13,
in Bayport is 1,
in Bayside is 25,
in Bayville is 1,
in Bedford is 1,
in Bedford Hills is 2,
in Belle Harbor is 2,
in Bellerose is 4,
in Bellmore is 16,
in Bellport is 1,
in Bethpage is 5,
in Binghamton is 16,
in Boonville is 1,
in Bowmansville is 4,
in Brentwood is 5,
in Brewster is 11,
in Briarcliff Manor is 12,
in Briarwood is 2,
in Brightwaters is 1,
in Brockport is 6,
in Bronx is 524,
in Bronxville is 4,
in Brooklyn is 788,
in Buffalo is 121,
and in Burnt Hills is 6.
New York Information
New York City has a wealth of opportunities for visitors and residents. Thousands of people each year see a Broadway show or visit Central Park, Coney Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Population of New York State is 19,254,630, but the population of New York City alone is 8,104,079.
Located in upstate New York, Albany is capital of New York State. Niagara Falls, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the battlefields of Saratoga all offer outdoor activities. Hike, bicycle, or drive through the Adirondack or Catskill Mountains, or visit a winery in the Finger Lakes area.
According to 2005 Census estimates, New York has a population of 19,254,630.
Of this population, 4,432,103 are under the age of 18
and 2,499,192 are at or above the age of 65.
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