Uf Health Shands Hospital
Uf Health Shands Hospital is a medical facility located in Gainesville, FL. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
12% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Stroke Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2023
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023, 2022
Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceUf Health Shands Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Uf Health Shands Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Brian Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Dibenedetto
As soon as I met Dr Wright I knew he was the right man for the job. I’ve had several orthopedic surgeries in the past and I just had a good feeling about him. I had a severely torn rotator cuff on my right and got to the point where nothing helped any more. I was lucky enough that he also works at...
Kevin Murphy Sr Ocala Florida Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Wright
I DIDN'T MEET HIM UNTIL A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER HE SAVED MY LIFE. I EXPERIENCED AN INTRACRAINAL ANEURIYSM IN JUNE 2023. IT IS APRIL 2024 CURRENTLY AND I CAN'T THANK HIM ENOUGH. HE IS THE MAN! I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE HIM IN MY CORNER THROUGHOUT MY ORDEAL. MOVING FOWARD HE IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL,...
JOSEPH DECILLA Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Chalouhi
Simply the best! Dr. Bashir is an excellent doctor. We are so thankful to her. She is kind, caring, & compassionate. She explained everything to my husband and I through the entire process. We could not ask for anything more in a doctor. She is a blessing.Catherine & Dwayne
Apr 15 2024
Review for Dr. Bashir
I went into the hospital in March 2023 after a Lifeline Screen that showed a critical block in my right carotid artery. After further testing I had a blocked widow maker and was on the verge of a catastrophic life ending heart attack. Dr. Khanna performed my quadruple bypass and explained everything...
Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Khanna
Location
Uf Health Shands Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Uf Health Shands Hospital located?
Uf Health Shands Hospital is located at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Uf Health Shands Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Uf Health Shands Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, and 7 more in the past two years.
Is Uf Health Shands Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Uf Health Shands Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Uf Health Shands Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Uf Health Shands Hospital profile..
How does Uf Health Shands Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. DiBenedetto was not only super competent and thorough, but also sensitive to the stress of the situation and went out of her way to be reassuring, calm, and answer all questions.