UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

Ranked as the No. 1 children's hospital in Florida, according to the 2021-22 U.S. News and World Report rankings, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital stands among the best pediatric care facilities in the country. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides care for the children of our community and the state of Florida. It's a major destination center for pediatric patients from all over the United States and overseas who require specialized attention for complex medical problems. Not only do we have board-certified physicians caring for our pediatric patients, we make sure to utilize a collaborative team approach with highly qualified child life specialists, social workers, nutritionists, nurses and other support staff.