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The American Heart Association has recognized UF Health Jacksonville for its stroke and diabetes care with a 2025 award.

The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmen Isache, MD, as chief of the division of infectious diseases, effective June 1, 2025.

The American College of Physicians has selected Elisa Sottile, MD, to serve on its Education Committee for 2025-2026. A faculty member at the University of Flo...

Sharon Shalom Natanzon MD joins First Coast Living to discuss everything you need to know about heart failure.

Leela Krishna Teja Boppana, MD, a third-year Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellow, didn’t initially aspire to become a medical doctor. His journey began practically, driven by his interest in the sciences, particularly in biology and chemistry and coupled with pursuing higher education led to his medical school application. Now, he cannot imagine doing anything else.

Koch, board-certified in endocrinology and internal medicine, joined UF in May and has since been working to build upon the existing infrastructure within the division and expand clinical care, research and education.

One in three deaths involving women are heart-related and women have a much higher chance of developing heart disease than men. Dr. Gladys Velarde a cardiologist with UF Health Jacksonville discusses this.

"Having a diverse workforce, and having a physician who understands your lived experience, improves patient care and health outcomes." That's especially important in cardiology.

Gladys Velarde, MD, was honored by the Florida Chapter of the American College of Cardiology with the 2022 Distinguished Service Award.

Twenty-one faculty members of the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville have received promotions, effective July 1, 2022.