Geographic distribution and coverage of pediatric ophthalmologists in the United States

• Published in: Journal of AAPOS Vol. 29; no. 3; p. 104223
• Main Authors: Franco, Jovany J., Shapiro, Jeremy N., Johnson-Griggs, Mikaelah A., Mian, Shahzad I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2025
• Subjects: Child; Health Services Accessibility - statistics & numerical data; Health Workforce - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Ophthalmologists - supply & distribution; Ophthalmology; Pediatrics; United States; Workforce; United States

The United States faces a persistent shortage of pediatric ophthalmologists (POs). Improved characterization of the geographic distribution and reach of providers is needed to inform health policy, trainee recruitment, and care delivery efforts. We use drive time–based service area analysis to chara...