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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.

U.S. News & World Report

Nationally Ranked

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 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.

US. News Best Children's Hospital Badge 2025-2026

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.

Division of Neonatology Faculty 2025

Education

Fellowship Program

Teaching the Next Generation

Our objective is to train future leaders in the exemplary advancement and practice of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

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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.

NICU at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

Lactation Support

Our multidisciplinary NICU Lactation Support Committee includes NICU nurses, lactation consultants and counselors, occupational therapists, and neonatologists.

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