UF Health Shands Hospital's board-certified physicians and experienced support staff of nurses and other health care professionals provide comprehensive, quality patient care, from primary care and family medicine to highly specialized services for patients with complex medical conditions. The faculty from the UF College of Medicine includes nationally and internationally recognized physicians whose expertise is supported by intensive research activities. UF Health Shands' affiliation with the UF Health Science Center allows patients to benefit from the latest medical knowledge and technology. Our specialty programs are consistently ranked among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.