UF Student Health Care Center – Shands Hospital

UF Student Health Care Center - Shands Hospital is a medical clinic in Gainesville, FL, located at 1395 Center Dr. It serves University of Florida students by providing in-person and virtual health visits to support personal and academic success. The clinic has operated since 1906 and offers a range of services including primary care, sports medicine, acute care, gynecology, sexual health, and psychiatry. Patients can access flu vaccines through mobile outreach or walk-in visits, and low-cost confidential STD testing is available for asymptomatic patients. Appointments are offered with varying hours depending on the semester, including extended Sunday hours during fall and spring terms. The clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, having undergone an independent survey of its policies and practices against nationally recognized standards.

The care team includes a director, associate director, and a roster of medical providers such as physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants specializing in primary care, sports medicine, and acute care. Notable staff include the Director of Student Health Care Center and the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director who also serves as the UF Team Physician. The clinic maintains a patient bill of rights and responsibilities, encouraging patients to assume responsibility for their own health and welfare. A Student Health Advisory Council, composed of UF students and staff advisors, works to improve the student patient experience and promote campus health through outreach and partnership with student organizations. New patients can create an account through a secure online portal to communicate with doctors, access test results, request prescription refills, and manage appointments.

The clinic serves the University of Florida student body as its primary clientele, aiming to be the preferred health care provider for that community. Its long-standing presence since 1906 and specific focus on collegiate health distinguish it within the Gainesville medical landscape.

Services:

• Gynecology & Sexual Health Clinic
• Nutrition Services
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry
• Sports Medicine and Acute Care Clinic