pediatric neurology Uf & Shands Childrens
 
 
Mailing Address
University of Florida
UF Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Neurology
PO Box 100296
Gainesville, FL 32610-0296

Peds Neurology Clinic
University of Florida
Physicians Pediatric Specialties
Shands Medical Plaza
2000 SW Archer Rd., 2nd Floor
Gainesville, FL 32610

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Fax: (352) 392-9802
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  Why Visit Our Clinic?  
 
What Distinguishes Pediatric Neurology at Shands Children's Hospital?
The Division of Pediatric Neurology at Shands Children's Hospital is distinguished for treating the largest pediatric population with intractable epilepsy in Florida and in the United States. The pediatric epilepsy program provides leading-edge comprehensive therapies for pediatric patients with epilepsy. It also houses one of the largest surgery and ketogenic diet treatment programs for epilepsy in the United States. In addition, we offer comprehensive diagnosis and care for children with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular problems, learning and language disorders, sleep disorders, and developmental delay.
 
Neurology Milestones at Shands Children's Center
1978 State-wide Multidisciplinary Teaching Program established
1992 First children’s brain tumor program in Florida
1996 Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program established
1998 State-wide ADHD Program started
2004 Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy clinic established
2005 University of Florida School Problems Clinic started
2005 Brain machine interface and Neuroprosthetics group established