UF Health Pediatric Specialties – Medical Plaza
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Second floor
Gainesville, Florida 32610
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UF Health Pediatric Specialties – Medical Plaza offers nationally-recognized specialty care that's easily accessible for your family. U.S. News and World Report ranked four of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital's pediatric specialty programs among the nation's best this year.
Our physicians, who are faculty members at the University of Florida, are certified and expertly trained to provide your child with a full spectrum of pediatric specialty services in a convenient, state-of-the-art, kid-friendly outpatient care center. As part of UF Health, these services are linked to the advanced resources and facilities of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital.
At UF Health Pediatric Specialties – Medical Plaza, our child life specialist is involved in helping to make the patient’s experience more positive. This includes but is not limited to supporting children undergoing tests, providing patients with time to talk about their feelings and ideas through dialogue, creative activity and therapeutic play and providing support and education to help family members cope with their concerns.
Our courteous and friendly staff looks forward to serving you.
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is committed to providing high quality, compassionate, leading-edge care for children and families. As a leader in care, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is honored to be recognized as a nationally ranked hospital in five pediatric specialties: pulmonology & lung surgery (23rd), diabetes & endocrinology (33rd), cardiology & heart surgery (38th), cancer (49th), and pediatric & adolescent behavioral health (top 50).
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Telehealth
UF Health Pediatrics and Pediatric Specialties are pleased to report that our practices will be increasing in-person visits while continuing, in some cases, to offer telehealth visits. It is important to know that we have implemented a number of measures to safeguard the health of our patients, visitors and caregivers. Please visit coronavirus.ufhealth.org for the latest updates and information about safety measures being taken at UF Health.
Please contact your provider to schedule an appointment and they will determine if a telehealth visit is right for you. View our telehealth section for assistance in how to prepare for and connect to a scheduled appointment. We appreciate your trust in our clinical care and look forward to serving your health care needs.
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Related conditions & treatments
- Allergies
- Asthma in children
- Birth Defects
- Bone marrow transplant
- Childhood Inherited Disorders
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Cystic fibrosis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis - peritoneal
- Gastroschisis
- Genetics
- High blood pressure in infants
- Kidney Transplant
- Learning Disabilities
- Lung Transplant
- Myelomeningocele
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Neurofibromatosis 2
- Neurofibromatosis-1
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Program
- Phenylketonuria
- Pulmonary function tests
- Sickle cell disease
- Sleep disorders - pediatric
- Type 2 diabetes
- Urinary tract infection - children
Meeting your health care needs
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Cancer Rehabilitation
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and massage therapy services for patients experiencing problems associated with surgery or due to side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
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Medical Imaging Services
UF Health offers day-of, on-site imaging services in a qualified medical center.
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Medical Plaza Specialty Pharmacy
UF Health Specialty Pharmacy focuses on medication therapy for patients with complex disease states. Medications in our specialty pharmacy range from oral to cutting-edge injectable and biologic products.
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Outpatient Lab Services
Full-service, on-site lab services and testing for your convenience.
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Pharmacies
Accepts most prescription plans; competitive prices; on-site.
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Wheelchair and Adaptive Equipment Fitting
UF Health has an adaptive seating clinic where our therapists evaluate patients for both adaptive equipment and mobility device needs.
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Patient Advocates
Patient advocates provide guidance and act as liaisons between patients and the care team.
For your convenience and peace of mind
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Accessibility
Aids and services are available to help people with disabilities communicate effectively.
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ATM and Banking
Many of UF Health's properties have various branch ATMs and/or branch offices.
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Baby-Changing Station
Baby-changing stations are available in many of UF Health's restrooms.
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Coffee
Options include Opus Coffee and Starbucks in the hospital atriums.
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Free Wifi
Patients and guests get free wireless internet access at UF Health hospitals.
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Gardens and Outdoor Spaces
The Garden of Hope, Sun Terrace, and other spaces help patients and families relax.
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Gender-Neutral Restroom
Gender-neutral, public restrooms are located throughout UF Health's properties.
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Gift Shops
The Gift Stops offer a wide variety of gifts and products for patients and families.
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Interpreters / Hearing Impaired
UF Health provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
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Medical Records
You can download a form or call (352) 594-0909 to have medical records mailed or faxed.
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Notary Public
Notary services are available to patients and visitors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Smoke-Free
Smoking, chewing tobacco, or using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on UF Health properties.
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Social Services
Social workers are part of the patient's care team and work with medical staff and nurses.