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Pediatric Neurosurgery

Our pediatric neurosurgery team in Gainesville provides expert care for children facing complex conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.

Dr. Jason Blatt is shown with a young patient.

Children in need of pediatric neurosurgical care can be seen by our expert team at UF Health in Gainesville. Our dedicated specialists continue to provide the same outstanding care that families have come to expect from UF Health.

Families seeking pediatric neurosurgical care should schedule appointments through our Gainesville location, where our experts provide comprehensive evaluation, advanced treatment and ongoing support every step of the way.

As part of the UF Health network, we are committed to making it as easy as possible for families to access the highly specialized care their child needs, while providing guidance and support throughout the referral and scheduling process.

We are a regional destination for specialized pediatric care, providing leading-edge treatments for families across North Florida and surrounding regions.

What sets us apart

Multidisciplinary pediatric expertise

Your child benefits from coordinated care from pediatric neurosurgeons working alongside specialists across multiple pediatric disciplines.

Advanced, personalized care

We combine leading-edge surgical techniques with individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs.

Compassionate, family-centered support

From diagnosis through recovery, we partner with families every step of the way to provide expert care and guidance.

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Ranked among the best in the nation

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital’s pediatric neurology and neurosurgery specialty program is ranked among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 rankings.

Our Providers

Independent doctors are not employed by UF Health, but may provide medical care at one of our locations.