Fort Lauderdale, Florida is home to 79 practicing diagnostic radiologists who have offices in 2 counties and 13 zip codes, including zip codes 33309, 33308, 33331, 33316, 33313, 33334, 33311, 33324, 33321, 33312, 33304, 33326, and 33301.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Fort Lauderdale has a population of 167,380, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 diagnostic radiologist for every 2,118 residents.

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.

Description

Diagnostic radiology involves one or more medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat disease. A diagnostic radiologist is a physician who works with X-rays, ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT scans (Computed Tomography), and other imaging technology to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases or disorders, such as breast cancer, tumors, lung disorders or heart disease.