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Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD

Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD is a pediatrician in Gainesville, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1979. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 5 Star Rating (2 reviews)

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza

1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2 Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-8250

Care Philosophy

"I am a Professor and Medical Director of the Diabetes Institute and Director of the Clinical Research Center within the CTSI at the University of Florida, Gainesville. I served as President of Science and Medicine of..."

- Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schatz specializes in the areas of Pediatric Endocrinology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a Professor and Medical Director of the Diabetes Institute and Director of the Clinical Research Center within the CTSI at the University of Florida, Gainesville. I served as President of Science and Medicine of the American Diabetes Association...read more

biography

I am a Professor and Medical Director of the Diabetes Institute and Director of the Clinical Research Center within the CTSI at the University of Florida, Gainesville. I served as President of Science and Medicine of the American Diabetes Association...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • University Witwatersrand

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • University Of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Endocrinology
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Pediatrics
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Locations

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2 Gainesville, FL 32610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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