Dr. Donald Novak, MD is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Gainesville, FL and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from University Of South Florida / College Of Medicine in 1981 and specializes in pediatric gastroenterology.
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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Gastritis
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more than 55% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
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more than 41% of peers
Stomach Diseases
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more than 38% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
2 Board Certifications
- Pediatric GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
- PediatricsAccredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
110 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Bedwetting
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- Bronchitis
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cold Sore
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Earwax Buildup
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Fever
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Lactose Intolerance
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nausea
- Newborn Jaundice
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteopenia
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Pediatric Obesity
- Pediatric Overweight
- Pharyngitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Disease
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Still's Disease
- Stomach Diseases
- Thyroid Disease
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
Less
6 Procedures
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Hepatitis Screening
- Newborn Metabolic Screening
- Pregnancy Test
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of South Florida / College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1981
- BaylorInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
- University South FlaResidency Hospital | Completed 1984
- Chldns Hospital Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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