About Uf Health Shands Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Uf Health Shands Hospital is an acute care hospital in Gainesville, FL, serving Alachua County and the surrounding Gainesville community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Gainesville can seek immediate care at Uf Health Shands Hospital's emergency department.
Uf Health Shands Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in FL. Uf Health Shands Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Gainesville area.
When choosing a hospital in Gainesville, FL, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Uf Health Shands Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Uf Health Shands Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Gainesville, FL and nationwide.
Mortality
Uf Health Shands Hospital performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
Uf Health Shands Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Uf Health Shands Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Uf Health Shands Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Grace Dunn, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Nicole Batty, MD
Hematology
Dr. Joanna Chaffin, MD
Pathology
Dr. Lori Schmerling, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. William Hicks, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Megan Lowery, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Sheetal Patel, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Jose Cardenas Fimbres, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Richa Vijayvargiya, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Kyndal Smith
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Jessica Darusz, MD
Neurology
Dr. Michael Mak, AA
Anesthesiology Assistant
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Dr. Alvaro Mejia Vergara
Ophthalmology
Dr. J'woin Harrison, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Jalen Frett, AA
Anesthesiology Assistant
Dr. Julia Adams, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Kathryn Warren, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Eric Rosenberg, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Patricia Moser, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Neal Lumapas, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Uf Health Shands Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Uf Health Shands Hospital?
Uf Health Shands Hospital has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Uf Health Shands Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Uf Health Shands Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Uf Health Shands Hospital?
Uf Health Shands Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Uf Health Shands Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·