Groundbreaking Care: The UF Health Difference

At UF Health, excellence is ingrained in everything we do. As a leading research and treatment institution, we are committed to providing high-quality health care to the communities we serve. Our never-ending pursuit towards innovation and groundbreaking discoveries fuels our collaboration with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, seamlessly integrating our efforts with their mission of empowering Team USA athletes to achieve competitive excellence. As proud members of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network, we are honored to contribute our diverse array of medical services and expertise to the pursuit of athletic excellence.

UF Professor Heads for Paris This Summer as Team Veterinarian for Team Australia’s Equine Athletes

In Groundbreaking Care

From his native Australia to Florida, Robin Bell, B.V.Sc., lives and breathes elite performance horses.

UF Health Welcomes Team USA Medical Personnel to Discuss Concussion, TBI

In Groundbreaking Care

UF Health is a stop for those seeking the latest research and evidence-based concussion treatment and TBI.

Leading the Nation in Outcomes for Transplant

In Groundbreaking Care

Recent data shows UF Health has some of the nation’s best outcomes for liver, kidney and lung transplants.

UF Health Jacksonville Physician is World’s First to Implant Regenerative Bio Envelope for Defibrillator

In Groundbreaking Care

UF Health Jacksonville physician’s innovative procedure leads to better outcomes for patients.

UF Health St. Johns Widens Teen Access to Mental Health Services

In Groundbreaking Care

UF Health St. Johns’ BRAVE program has expanded, serving over 217,000 students in seven school districts.

The UF Health Cancer Center Sits Among the Nation’s Top Cancer Treatment Programs

In Groundbreaking Care

UF Health Cancer Center’s NCI designation gives patients access to a larger network of new cancer treatments.

UF Health Regional Network of Providers

Amazing Athletes and Their Stories

UF Health is one of only eight systems in the nation to be a health care provider for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network. UF Health is the first member in the Southeast, where many Team USA athletes live and train. Nationwide, the USOP Medical Network includes three National Medical Centers – of which UF Health is one – and five Regional Medical Centers. It is through the USOP Medical Network that Team USA athletes have access to an array of specialties, proven expertise and high-quality clinical care.

On Track for Greatness: How Gators, UF Health Paved the Way for Grant Holloway

In Amazing Athletes

From one angle, the silver medal reflects the brightness of Grant Holloway’s track and field career.

Amazing Grace: UF Health Helps Grace Norman Push For Gold in Paris

In Amazing Athletes

Grace Norman will be going for another gold in the women’s paratriathlon in Paris as a member of Team USA.

UF Health Helps Team USA Taekwondo Athlete Faith Dillon Get Back to Fighting Shape

In Amazing Athletes

When Faith Dillon was 5 years old and saw her first Jackie Chan cartoon, taekwondo became her true passion.

Marquis Dendy

In Amazing Athletes

A 7-time NCAA champion, Marquis Dendy is getting set to compete this June to qualify for Paris.

Talitha Diggs

In Amazing Athletes

Talitha Diggs is gearing up for June trials to hopefully compete in Paris and build on her Gator track career.

Elliot Markuson

In Amazing Athletes

Elliot Markuson is rehabbing to qualify for the 2026 Winter Games as a member of Team USA men’s bobsled.

Physician Spotlights

UF Health physicians understand the unique challenges of athletic life, enabling them to create personalized care and ensure athletes remain competitive and safe. Our physicians are committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, making UF Health a trusted provider for athletes worldwide. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and methodologies, UF Health physicians are continually improving treatment options, while optimizing athlete care. Through research and experience, UF Health remains at the top of the sports medicine leaderboard, fueled by the athletes who trust us to keep them safe and ready.

UF Health Nurse Raises the Bar(bell)

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LeeAnn Hewitt supports mothers and their infants with lactation, breastfeeding, and critical care needs.

Shining Light on Commonly Underdiagnosed Conditions in Athletes

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Harvey W M Chim, MD, FACS, believes in giving every patient the same high-quality reconstructive care.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins UF Health St. Johns After Helping Team USA

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Garrett Schwarzman is a practicing orthopaedic surgeon at UF Health St. Johns.

A Leader in the Sports Medicine Landscape

In Physician Spotlights

Kevin Vincent, MD, PhD, is no stranger to sports medicine. This unique specialty was a lifetime dream.

How a College Baseball Player Discovered Sports Medicine

In Physician Spotlights

Jason Zaremski, MD, named a Team USA physician for this summer in Paris.

Gators’ Top Doc on Journey From Playing Sports to Treating Athletes

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Gators team physician Kevin Farmer, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon and 2023 SEC Team Physician of the Year.

From Athlete to Team Physician for USA Swimming

In Physician Spotlights

USA Swimming team physician, Katie Edenfield, MD, draws on her own experience as a collegiate swimmer.