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Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD

Pediatrics* Age 68
Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD
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Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD

Pediatrics* Age 68
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Gainesville, FL and has 45 years experience. They graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1979 and completed a residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida.They currently practice at UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza and are affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital. At present, Dr. Schatz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Schatz is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza
    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2, Gainesville, FL 32610
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • I am a Professor and Medical Director of the Diabetes Institute and Director of the Clinical Research Center within the CTSI at the University of Florida, Gainesville. I served as President of Science and Medicine of the American Diabetes Association in 2016. I have been involved in Type 1 diabetes research since the mid 1980's and have published over 400 manuscripts, the majority related to the prediction, natural history, genetics, immunopathogenesis and prevention of the disease, as well as the management of children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
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Biography
  • Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Gainesville, FL and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1979. He specializes in Pediatrics.
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology
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Internship

Internship
  • University Witwatersrand
    1980
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
    1986
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Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uf Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL