UF Shands Eastside Community Practice
University of Florida Shands Eastside Community Practice
410 NE Waldo Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone: Adults (age 18 and above) (352) 265-7015
Pediatrics (ages 17 and under) (352) 265-7017
Fax (352) 265-7021
Hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday - Friday
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General family care offered by University of Florida Physicians
Umar Ghaffar, M.D. * Elvira Silveria Mercado, M.D.
Gregory Forlenza, M.D. * Karen Theoktisto, M.S.N., A.R.N.P.
Thank You for choosing Eastside Community Practice for your healthcare needs.
Our Community Practice facility is located on Waldo Road, one block north of University Avenue in Gainesville. Map to our facility
Our physicians are faculty members at UF, certified by The American Board of Family Medicine or The American Board of Pediatrics and are expertly trained to provide patients with consultations, evaluations and treatments for the entire family, including:
- Minor surgical procedures
- Routine physicals
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Gynecology
- Referrals for specialty need
- Cancer screenings
- Social Services
We also offer Pharmacist services including:
- Medication consults
- Diabetes counseling
- Smoking Cessation Clinic
- Coumadin clinic
- Cholesterol (Lipid) counseling
- Weight Loss counseling
Most insurances accepted.
Appointments can be made by calling:
(352) 265-7015 for adult patients and
(352) 265-7017 for patients under 18 years of age.
For your convenience, we provide free, on-site parking.
Our courteous and friendly staff looks forward to serving you!
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