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Dr. Shawn Larson, MD

Dr. Shawn Larson, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Shawn Larson, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Sheffield in 1999. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 5 Star Rating (2 reviews)

UF Health Children's Surgical Center

3480 Hull Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 733-0065

Care Philosophy

"Dr Shawn Larson is a tenured professor and interim chief of the division of Pediatric Surgery within the University of Florida College of Medicine department of Surgery. Dr Larson serves as the medical director of the..."

- Dr. Shawn Larson, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Larson specializes in the area of Pediatric Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Shawn Larson is a tenured professor and interim chief of the division of Pediatric Surgery within the University of Florida College of Medicine department of Surgery. Dr Larson serves as the medical director of the UF Health Shands Children's...read more

biography

Dr. Shawn Larson is a tenured professor and interim chief of the division of Pediatric Surgery within the University of Florida College of Medicine department of Surgery. Dr. Larson serves as the medical director of the UF Health Shands Children's...read more

  • Pediatric Surgery

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  • St Louis Childrens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • University Of South Florida Com

    Internship Hospital, 2003

  • University Of Sheffield

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Pediatric Surgery
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Locations

UF Health Children's Surgical Center

UF Health Children's Surgical Center3480 Hull Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
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UF Health Pediatric Sarcoma Center

UF Health Pediatric Sarcoma Center1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32610
2

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2 Gainesville, FL 32610
3

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Oakhurst

UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Oakhurst1329 SE 25th Loop Ste 101 Ocala, FL 34471
4

UF Health Pediatric Surgery - Medical Plaza

UF Health Pediatric Surgery - Medical Plaza1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2 Gainesville, FL 32610
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UF Health Pediatric Surgery - Oakhurst

UF Health Pediatric Surgery - Oakhurst1329 SE 25th Loop Ste 101 Ocala, FL 34471
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UF Health Pediatric Surgery - Tallahassee

UF Health Pediatric Surgery - Tallahassee2390 Phillips Rd Tallahassee, FL 32308
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UF Health Shands Burn Center

UF Health Shands Burn Center1600 SW Archer Rd Rm 2425 Gainesville, FL 32610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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