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Our Commitment

We are committed to providing outstanding comprehensive clinical care for children and adolescents with world-class physicians and cutting-edge research.

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.

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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.

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Our Programs

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.

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UF Pediatric News

Healthy Heroes Day 2026

Join UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, the University of Florida Police Department, Safe Kids North Central Florida and several community partners to learn how to help keep your child safe…

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No slowing down

How Congenital Heart Center nurse Connie Nixon found a career — and a lifelong passion — in pediatric cardiology.

Connie Nixon on the right laughing alongside a happy young patient. On the left, Dr. Jennifer Co-Vu smiles and holds a stethoscope.