University of Florida surgeons providing patient care at UF Health Jacksonville

Unrivaled Surgical Services

With our superior team of surgeons and support staff, our success rate is among the highest in the nation.

Medical education

Surgery Residency

Our department's five-year, ACGME-accredited surgery residency offers a broad range of surgical experiences.

University of Florida surgery residents at UF Health Jacksonville.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship

Our one year fellowship offers training in advanced gastrointestinal surgical management and techniques.

University of Florida fellowship students training.

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

We offer a one-year, ACGME-accredited surgical critical care fellowship at a busy Level I trauma center.

University of Florida physicians in the emergency department at UF Health Jacksonville.

Medical Student Education

The department of surgery offers clerkship rotations for third- and fourth-year medical students.

University of Florida medical students

TraumaOne

Patient Care

UF Health TraumaOne 35th Anniversary

When UF Health TraumaOne began in 1983, it was the first trauma program in the state of Florida. Today, it is still the only adult and pediatric Level I trauma program in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

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Department News and Events

Upcoming Events

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News and Announcements

  1. The makings of a trauma surgeon

    “I went into medical school thinking I was going into pediatrics.” After one surgery rotation – that quickly changed for Rennette Zavala, MD,...

    The makings of a trauma surgeon

  3. The journey from patient to researcher

    The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is home to outstanding faculty whose research has contributed to the advancement of medicine...

    The journey from patient to researcher

  7. Safely Celebrate the Fourth of July

    Fireworks are a fun way to recognize the Fourth of July holiday, but safety protocols need to be a priority for all those who decide to use them. Learn how to p...

    Safely Celebrate the Fourth of July

  10. Colon Cancer Screenings Can’t Wait

    Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. It's important to know your risks and get regular screenings. 

    Colon Cancer Screenings Can’t Wait