Welcome!
The Division of Neonatology at UF Health is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care, teaching the next generation of physicians and scientists, discovery of disease mechanisms, treatments and outcomes, and in advocacy for our patients and our profession.
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Find comfort and reassurance in knowing your infant is receiving the best care possible at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Our compassionate, expert team of neonatologists is why UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital's neonatology specialty program ranks among the nation’s best according to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.
Our Team
Faculty & Staff
The Neonatology Team
The UF Neonatology team of caregivers is made up of highly trained physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and many other important key players.
Education
Fellowship Program
Teaching the Next Generation
Our objective is to train future leaders in the exemplary advancement and practice of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Patient Care
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a special area in the hospital for newborn babies who need extra care with breathing, medicines and life-saving procedures.
Welcome to the NICU
The doctors and nurses of our NICU prepared a set of videos to help orient you and your family as you make your journey thorugh the NICU with your baby.
Lactation Support
Our multidisciplinary NICU Lactation Support Committee includes NICU nurses, lactation consultants and counselors, occupational therapists, and neonatologists.
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