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
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition team is made up of highly trained physicians, nurses, fellows and administrative personal.
Education
Fellowship Program
We are committed to training individuals to become independent and competent physicians capable of providing the highest level care. The program is designed to ensure that fellows have a well-rounded training in clinical care, teaching, research, and quality improvement.
Patient Care
Procedures
Our procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, and anorectal manometry.
Tests
We provide tests including Ph Probes, Esophagrams, Gastric Emptying Scans, and others.
Support Groups
Participating in a support group is a great way to share your story and learn from others.
UF Pediatrics in the news
Pediatricians encouraged to discuss gun safety
Alexandra K. Byrne, MD, a pediatric resident at the University of Florida College of Medicine, presented findings from a study showing that staff training programs and providing education materials about gun…
Following backlash and support, school board extends mask mandate in Alachua County Public Schools
Dr. Desmond Schatz, the interim physician-in-chief at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, said the mandate is a matter of right and wrong. “We need to put moral considerations ahead of…
Alachua County schools see COVID-19 infections, exposures drop
Adrienne Mott-Young, an UF Health Pediatrician and member of the school district’ Scientific Health Advisory Committee, said the county positivity rate should be less than 3% before the school district decides to…
Protect your family this flu season by getting vaccinated
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination coverage for the flu dropped throughout the 2020-2021 season. Following social distancing guidelines, improved hand hygiene and proper masking led to decreased rates of flu…
