PROVIDING EXEMPLARY CARE

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital earns national rankings in three medical specialties

By Doug Bennett
“It is incredibly satisfying to know that our pediatric patients are being cared for by some of the nation’s finest physicians and health care professionals.
“These rankings are a direct result of the many years of hard work and sustained excellence among of all our caregivers and staff.”
— David R. Nelson, M.D.,
Senior vice president for health affairs at UF and president of UF Health
“We are committed to improving the lives of our children and doing leading-edge research to prevent and cure childhood diseases.”
Desmond Schatz, M.D., interim chair of UF College of Medicine's
department of pediatrics and interim physician-in-chief of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
“Our ranking is a reflection of our long-term commitment to excellent clinical care, participating in leading-edge research and training the next generation of physicians."
— Michael J. Haller, M.D.,
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital chief of pediatric endocrinology
“As a flagship hospital, the expectations are high with regard to patient care, research and teaching new physicians. We are pleased to consistently deliver an excellent level of care and medical education.”
— Sreekala Prabhakaran, M.D., interim chief of the pediatric
pulmonary division and clinical assoc. professor in UF College of Medicine’s depart. of pediatrics
“When a parent brings their child to UF Health, they trust our teams of caregivers to provide warm care and distinctive medical expertise.”
— Ed Jimenez, UF Health Shands CEO