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U.S. News & World Report
Nationally Ranked
Find comfort and reassurance in knowing your child is receiving the best care possible at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Our compassionate, expert team of cancer specialists are why UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital’s pediatric cancer specialty program ranks among the nation’s best according to the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.
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Meet Our Team
Welcome!
Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing our children with the most comprehensive care possible. Our staff provides a full range of care designed to support our patients and their families through all aspects of their journey. Our team is made up of pediatric hematologists and oncologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and child life specialists.
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Education
Fellowship Program
Forming Future Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist Physicians
The mission of the program is to provide a well-rounded education to the future pediatric hematologist and oncologist physicians which will start them on the path to a successful career that is best suited for them, whether it is academic, research, or clinical.
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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology News
Lyrics for Life boosts UF Health pediatric cancer…
The Lyrics for Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by the platinum-selling band Sister Hazel, and Stop Children’s Cancer Inc…
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Nutrition and Wellness Services
Presented by Clancy Stargel, MS, RD, CSP, LD, A-CFHC If you’d like to make a philanthropic gift to support initiatives and programs included in…
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Dr. Ligon on Delivering CAR T-cell Therapy via…
John Ligon, MD, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, the University of Florida College of Medicine, discusses findings from a study…
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