West Virginia (WV) Rheumatology Doctors and Physicians
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Rheumatology Information
Description
Rheumatology is the study of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis. A rheumatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats arthritis and other conditions associated with joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This physician specializes in non-surgical treatment of diseases, and works with patients who have unexplained conditions such as weakness, fever, fatigue and weight loss. The rheumatologist also treats patients with lupus, scleroderma, gout, vasculitis, fibromyalgia and other disorders.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. West Virginia has
23 practicing
rheumatologists. Broken out by city, rheumatology doctor density
in Beckley is 1,
in Charleston is 5,
in Clarksburg is 2,
in Huntington is 3,
in Martinsburg is 2,
in Morgantown is 5,
in Parkersburg is 2,
in Princeton is 1,
in South Charleston is 1,
in Weston is 1,
and in Wheeling is 1.
West Virginia Information
West Virginia is a mountainous state, located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain Range. It was admitted into statehood in 1863, and its population is 1,816,856. West Virginia’s capital is Charleston, located in the southwest part of the state. When in Charleston, see the West Virginia Cultural Center, the Charleston Town Center Mall with its three-story indoor waterfall and atrium, play at the Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center, or tour a nearby coal mine.
Many outdoor activities such as skiing, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, fishing and hunting are available to West Virginia visitors. Hike or bike a scenic trail, visit the cultural center or a museum, take a scenic train ride, or explore a cavern.
According to 2005 Census estimates, West Virginia has a population of 1,816,856.
Of this population, 375,871 are under the age of 18
and 276,973 are at or above the age of 65.
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