UF Health Nephrology – Shands Hospital
Nephrology • Gainesville, FL • Since 1958
About
UF Health Nephrology at Shands Hospital Gainesville provides kidney care within the UF Health system. As part of UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, it offers nephrology services (kidney disease evaluation, management, and treatment) through a network that includes inpatient and outpatient care at Gainesville locations. UF Health is a nonprofit academic medical network affiliated with the University of Florida, with Shands Hospital being its flagship Gainesville campus. For contact or appointment information, refer to UF Health Gainesville resources.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, US
Phone
+13522654845
UFStudies@health.ufl.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Some cases telehealth care via desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
Insurance accepted varies between physicians and locations; confirm with practice using listed telephone numbers.
Pay online via MyUFHealth, pay by phone (352) 265-7906 or toll-free 888-766-8154, checks or money orders payable to UF Health PO Box 16051 Lewiston, ME 04243-9534
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
For New Patients: How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 352-265-4845 for a new patient appointment. The referral should include recent clinic notes, labs, renal ultrasound report and films (if available), echocardiogram (if available), current address, phone number, and insurance information. Urgent referrals usually receive a call back in 24 hours; all others within 72 hours.
For Returning Patients: How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (352) 265-4845 for a return appointment.
How can I obtain a copy of my medical records?
Log into MyUFHealth to obtain a copy of your medical records.
What is the contact number for scheduling or questions?
Call (352) 265-4845.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
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Patients praise
- High-performing ratings for kidney failure treatment and nephrology procedures
- Physicians described as professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate
- Effective communication and clear explanations by medical providers
- Collaborative approach to patient care
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in the ER
- Reports of neglected patient care in hospital settings
- Concerns regarding nursing staff attention and responsiveness
- Cleanliness issues in hospital patient rooms
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Chintan V. Shah, MD - Nephrologist in Gainesville, FL — May 14, 2026
- UF Health transplant specialties again rank among nation’s best - Alachua Chronicle — Jan 27, 2026
- Records detail investigation into UF Health doctor arrest — Jul 9, 2026
- UF Health Transplant Specialties Again Rank Among Nation’s Best | FinancialContent — Jan 27, 2026
- CMIL Team receives National Institutes of Health OT2 Award to build an AI Model for Chronic Kidney Disease » Computational Microscopy Imaging Laboratory » College of Medicine » University of Florida — Aug 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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