Shands At The Univ Of Florida

Name :

Shands At The Univ Of Florida

Address  :

1600 Sw Archer Road

Town  :

Gainesville

State  :

Florida

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

32608

Phone  :

352 265 8000

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Daibetes, Endocrinology
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Family Practice
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Pathology Lab
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 558


Description

Shands at the University of Florida is a private notforprofit hospital that specializes in tertiary care for critically ill patients Shands at UF is one of the most comprehensive hospitals and one of the leading referral medical centers in the Southeast It continually receives recognition as one of the best hospitals in the nation by US News and World Report because of its dedication to patient care education and research

Shands at UF is the primary teaching hospital for the UF College of Medicine More than 500 physicians representing 110 medical specialties work with a team of healthcare professionals to provide quality care for patients The faculty from the UF College of Medicine includes nationally and internationally recognized physicians whose expertise is supported by intensive research activities Shands affiliation with the UF Health Science Center allows patients to benefit from the latest medical knowledge and technology
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