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Dr. William Hollifield, MD

Dr. William Hollifield, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Hollifield, MD is a psychiatrist in Gainesville, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1981. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

UF Health Florida Recovery Center - Testing site

4001 SW 13th St Gainesville, FL 32608

Make an Appointment

(352) 265-4372

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hollifield specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • 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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Dr. Hollifield's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hollifield

2.5

8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James D – Mar 14, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Liesse M in Palm Coast, FL – Jan 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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RN in Tallahassee, Florida – Dec 20, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Hollifield attended medical school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He began training in general surgery and subsequently completed a neurosurgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He also completed an addiction medicine fellowship...read more

biography

Dr. Hollifield attended medical school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He began training in general surgery and subsequently completed a neurosurgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He also completed an addiction medicine...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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More than three years ago
Florida Board of Medicine

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Focus on Depression

Locations

UF Health Florida Recovery Center - Testing site

UF Health Florida Recovery Center4001 SW 13th St Gainesville, FL 32608
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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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