Our Committment
We are committed to providing outstanding comprehensive clinical care for children and adolescents with world-class physicians and cutting-edge research.
COVID-19 Update
As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, providing exceptional and safe care to our patients remains our No. 1 priority. Our faculty and hospital leadership continue to monitor and assess the current COVID-19 situation, and our action plan evolves daily.
Our Team
Faculty and Staff
Our providers believe in advancing pediatric medicine through the translation of novel research into cutting edge patient care and training of young physicians and scientists.
Education
Rheumatology Fellowship
The only ACGME-accredited pediatric rheumatology training program in the state of Florida. We produce pediatric rheumatologists who will impact the future of clinical care and innovative research for children living with rheumatologic conditions.
Our Programs
Rheumatology & Immunology
We provide comprehensive clinical services and a collaborative team approach to the diagnosis and management of children with autoimmune diseases.
Allergy
Our Pediatric Allergy program provides a broad range of clinical and diagnostic services to infants, children, and adolescents, as well as some select adult patients, with acute and chronic allergic disorders.
UF Pediatric News
Honoring victims in isolation during Transgender Day of Remembrance
While the pandemic has made some connections more difficult, access to telehealth services has increased for transgender patients, said Dr. Kristin Dayton, co-director of the University of Florida Health Youth…
The art of pediatric patient care
Anthony Macchio was already familiar with UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. After his second daughter, Isabel, was born with a heart defect in February 2019, he and his wife, Amy…
Celebration of Miracles Virtual 5K
Join us for a day-long opportunity to band together individually or socially distanced with friends and family from your home to make a difference for the pediatric patients at UF…
UF College of Medicine names new dean
Colleen G. Koch, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine, becoming the 10th dean and the first woman to hold the appointment in…
