UF Health Jacksonville

03/11/2026

Dr. Cardenas is a gastroenterologist who is double-board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. She will work with you to diagnose your digestive issues and look for solutions. To provide you with the best possible outcome, she will create an individualized care plan tailored to meet your needs and help manage symptoms. Visit her page or call 904-633-0797 to make an appointment. https://ufhealthjax.org/doctors/daniela-m-fluxa-cardenas

03/10/2026

Big things are happening at Durbin Park!
Opening summer 2026: a new three-story, 72,000-square-foot medical office building with specialty services including heart and vascular care, orthopaedics and sports medicine, neurology, general surgery, imaging, lab services and more, all under one roof.

Opening fall 2026: a full-service hospital featuring
• 2 endoscopy suites
• 6 operating rooms
• 11 specialty services
• 24/7 emergency care
• Cardiac catheterization lab
• Advanced imaging

Visit UFHealth.org/durbinpark to learn more.

Also stay tuned for Durbin Park social pages coming soon.

03/10/2026

Dr. Chelsea Yap is a general surgeon at UF Health Jacksonville who specializes in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for conditions such as gallbladder disease, hernias and complex foregut disorders, including hiatal hernias. She is committed to helping patients feel informed and confident in their care by taking time during each visit to review imaging, explain treatment options and prepare them for recovery. Dr. Yap also values working alongside residents and medical students, helping train the next generation of surgeons while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Meet UF Health Jacksonville surgeon, Chelsea Yap, DO. Dr. Yap is a general surgeon, whose clinical interests include biliary disease, hernia surgery and fore...

03/09/2026

Save the date! You're invited to our upcoming Prime of Your Life Event, all about safe medication strategies. This is a free event, but seating is limited. A light meal will be provided. RSVP by Friday, March 27 to 904.244.3066, or register online at UFHealthJax.org/poyl

03/09/2026

Our urogynecology series continues this week with Dr. Singh focusing on the importance of women and their pelvic health. 1 in 3 women and 1in 2 women over the age of 60 may experience some type of pelvic floor issues. Watch the latest video now:

Urogynecology, a specialty blending urology and gynecology, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders that can affect bladder, bowel a...

03/06/2026

Dr. Ventura is a trailblazer in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training and a champion for expanding DBT-informed care across Florida.

Through collaboration and mentorship with Dr. Ventura, Peer Support Coalition of Florida developed their DBT Non-Clinical Skills Training Series — the first recovery-oriented, peer-to-peer DBT skills training of its kind — strengthening the capacity of peer specialists to support mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness in the communities we serve nationwide.

03/05/2026

Athletic trainers work on the sidelines, in gyms and in training rooms. They help prevent injuries and care for athletes when injuries happen. They also help athletes heal and return to play. Celebrating Athletic Trainer Month in our latest Health Matters Blog:

Celebrating athletic trainer Month

03/04/2026

UF Health Jacksonville welcomes Indraneel Banerjee, MD.

Dr. Banerjee cares for his patients by listening and taking the time to understand their unique stories. His patients are not just another medical problem to solve or surgeries to perform — they are the people who trust him when they are most vulnerable, and that trust inspires Dr. Banerjee to provide care that is both evidence-based and tailored to each person.

If you're experiencing symptoms related to genitourinary cancers that affect the kidneys, bladder, prostate, or other urinary and reproductive organs, visit https://ufhealthjax.org/doctors/indraneel-banerjee to learn more about Dr. Banerjee and to schedule an appointment.

03/03/2026

Dr. Matthew McGuirk is a general surgeon at UF Health Jacksonville who focuses on minimally invasive and robotic techniques to treat a wide range of conditions, from complex GI cases to skin and soft tissue procedures. Using advanced technology, including the latest robotic systems, he works with patients and families to make shared, informed decisions about their care. Dr. McGuirk values the strong teamwork across UF Health Jacksonville, where surgeons, staff and care teams work together to deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical care every day.

Meet UF Health Jacksonville surgeon, Matthew McGuirk, MD. Dr. McGuirk is a general surgeon, whose clinical interests include gallbladder surgery, hernia surg...

03/02/2026

Today we're kicking off our 5-part limited video series, Urogynecology Explained: A Women’s Pelvic Health where you'll get to meet our very own Dr. Ruchira Singh, FACOG, URPS, FACS, a urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon.

Each week we will explore the importance of urogynecology and a woman's pelvic health. Dr. Singh is dedicated to helping women feel heard, supported and empowered in their care.

The first video introduces Dr. Singh as she shares her background, clinical expertise and patient-centered approach to caring for women with pelvic floor disorders.

Visit https://ufhealthjax.org/doctors/ruchira-singh to learn more, or call 904-244-5556 to make an appointment. https://youtu.be/IDqrTOFknWk

Get to know Ruchira Singh, MD, FACOG, URPS, FACS, a urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon at UF Health Jacksonville. In this video, Dr. Singh sha...

02/28/2026

Today we acknowledge Rare Disease Day, a global movement dedicated to striving for equity in social opportunities, health care and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. It has played a crucial role in building an international rare disease community united in purpose across the globe.

Our UF Health Jacksonville Clinical Genetics and Genomics program serves patients with rare diseases. The program offers a medical genetics consultative service that provides the highest quality evaluation, diagnostic testing, genetic counseling and collaborative medical management for your loved one combined with compassionate care from our prominent team. To learn more about this program visit: https://ufhealthjax.org/specialties/clinical-genetics-and-genomics

02/27/2026

For years, knee pain slowly took over Ella Bryant’s life. What began as wear and tear, worsened over time, gradually making everyday activities more difficult and uncomfortable. As her pain progressed, walking became increasingly challenging and her quality of life declined. Bryant knew she needed to explore a more lasting solution. With the help of Dr. Julie Shaner, an orthopaedic surgeon and director of adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery at UF Health Jacksonville, Ella was able to regain her quality of life and more. Read her full journey in our latest Health Matters blog: https://ufhealthjax.org/stories/2026/a-new-lease-on-life-after-double-knee-replacement-surgery