Proctology is the study and treatment of disorders of the rectum, anus, colon and pelvic floor. A proctologist is a physician who treats problems such as hemorrhoids, birth defects of the anal area, cancer of the colon and rectum, and injuries to the anus. Some of these conditions may require surgery. Also treated by this specialist are anal fissures, fecal incontinence, perianal warts or severe constipation conditions.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has 4 practicing proctologists. Broken out by city, proctology doctor density in Aventura is 1, in Hallandale Beach is 1, in Jupiter is 1, in Lady Lake is 1, in Naples is 1, in Port Saint Lucie is 1, in Wellington is 2, in West Palm Beach is 2, and in Weston is 1.

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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.