UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital

Category: Cancer treatment center

Address: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

Phone: +13522650111

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–9PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Colleen Wirth

Jul 31, 2022

The nurses and doctors are very knowledgable and caring. I received excellent care by the nursing staff.

Michael Bates

Jun 30, 2022

I've been battling pancreatic cancer since 2017 and have had several stays on 8 East at Shands Cancer Hospital. Each and every time I've been treated with kindness, respect and dignity. My most recent 10 day visit I had outstanding nurses that I saw every day going above and beyond. I want to single out three super heroes of my care team: PCA's (Patient Care Assistant) BROOKLYN, JUSTIN and AUSTIN. Thes three super heroes were there every day shift to help me with all the tasks we take for granted in our daily lives. They never made me feel rushed or that I was an inconvenience. Each one was a unique individual and would take the time to laugh and joke with me, discuss our pets, favorite restaurants, etc. Thank you Brooklyn, Austin, Justin and all your fellow PCAs.

Heather Beam

Jun 13, 2022

I'm so thankful for UF Health Shands cancer hospital. They really know what they're doing. I'm in remission 🙏🙏🙏 The nurses and doctors are great.

James Yates

Jun 2, 2022

Shands Hospital Gainesville, FL provides horrible follow up care and averts responsibility. They avert responsibility for for their poor surgery results. Our Primary Care physician called them to schedule an appointment directly for post op care and an infection with Dr. Friedman and he refused to see her diverting to a PA. Dr. Friedman sent a msg, via the PA, that we need another surgery consult. This is not going to happen here! We will go to a competent Tampa or Orlando hospital first. Our pet gets better treatment at the vet than this place! Would not recommend Shands Gainesville Hospital. 👎

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Questions & Answers

Why are wait times so long in your e.r. your waiting room is a torture chamber. In this time of technology no person should have to wait 12 hrs for medical attention. When you see ppl walking out to another hospital why am I wasting time here.

Tammy McFarland | Sep 22, 2018
James | Sep 21, 2020

If they are “walking out” of any hospital perhaps they need to go to either their PCP or urgent care. The long wait times are because people who are too sick to walk in or out are prioritized over idiots using the ER for something non emergent.

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I have traveled from doctor to doctor, and no one can help me with migraines non stop everyday and severe...I am on the sumatriptain shots at the moment and I am also asthmatic with several allergies...ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE I CAN GO AND GET HELP..

Samanta Singh | Sep 22, 2018
Kelly Redding | Sep 22, 2019

I heard that 300 CoQ 10 and 300 Magnesium daily may help prevent migraines, but don't know if it's true. Ask your doctor. May not be something you should be taking anyway without letting your doctor know.

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The best hospital in the world I should know ! God is in shands hospital !!

Lisa Hill | Sep 22, 2018
Bill Davis | Sep 21, 2021

They screwed me up worse with surgeries that should have never been.

Does Shands accept crocheted caps for cancer patients?

JoAnn Robinson | Sep 21, 2020
Winzoir Durr | Sep 21, 2020

Yes, gladly.

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Are the parking garages right there on the premises free after 9 p.m.

Adam Marini (NEW-YORK) | Sep 22, 2019
Ollie Gregory | Sep 22, 2019

Yes . but you can get the parking voucher any time and it's free

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My husband is being sent To UF We are coming from out of town can someone suggest a reasonable price place that I could stay while he is being treated it could be several days maybe weeks

Gavin Carter | Jan 24, 2022
Helena H | Mar 25, 2022

Hotel Eleo. Call for patient rates.

Is this one of the best hospitals for someone with congestive heart failure

S Berrian | Sep 21, 2020
Christopher Dent | Sep 21, 2020

Shands/UF Health is ranked 3rd in the state of Florida when it comes to adult cardiology and heart surgery (according to US News and World Report). In this regard, it is only marginally outperformed by AdventHealth Orlando and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.

Are there restaurants in the hospital? Or within walking distance?

Sheri Kempton | Sep 22, 2019
Justin Rivera | Sep 22, 2019

In the North Tower there is a Wendy's, Subway, frozen yogurt place, and a general cafeteria on the 1st floor. South and East Tower have cafeterias, both on the 3rd floor and connected with a walkway.

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Can my husband and I get blood work done and Bone Density tests done near your hospital? We will have all the paper work from our doctor from Watson Clinic in Lakeland. We have Medicare and AARP Healthcare as our secondary insurance. Sally Banas

Richard Banas | Sep 22, 2019
Mandi Rose | Sep 22, 2019

I used to work for Clark and daughtry and watsons in lakeland. Am I allowed to ask whonyour Dr is/was

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Does your hospital have doctors that specialize in treating patients with Cystic Fibrosis?

Mary Stephenson | Sep 22, 2019
Mark Williams | Sep 22, 2019

They have a specialist for EVERYTHING...

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does the hospital have places for family members to stay while the patient is having surgery?

Anita Mclendon | Sep 22, 2019
Matheus Falasa | Sep 22, 2019

As of December 2018, they are building a hotel on the campus for family members of inpatients. However, a lot of the rooms in the south and east Towers have fold-out beds for family members

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What time is visiting

Anthony Smith | Sep 22, 2019
Lisa Reid | Sep 22, 2019

I believe visiting is over around 9pm. However, you may want to call and verify

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Who is the best Doctor for spinal surgery?

Willie C. Sexton | Sep 22, 2018
Charles | Sep 22, 2018

Not all Spinal surgery is the same. Some times spinal surgery is performed by a Orthopedic surgeon, some times by a Neurosurgeon. UF Health is well known for both departments.

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I have MS and was diagnosed in 2015....RRMS. I'm on Tecfidera, however, it no longer seems to be working. My doctor wants to switch meds....yet doesn't seem to care about much else. How can I get an appointment, or can I?

Kerri Nadeau | Sep 22, 2018
Donna Petsinger | Sep 22, 2018

Another option, If you have the name of the doctor you want to see call and ask for an appointment for a second opinion/consult. You will need to fill out paperwork and have records from previous doctors send. They were good about getting me in quickly.

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What's the visiting hours

Ora Bennett | Sep 22, 2018
Charles | Sep 22, 2018

It varies depending on unit. ICU's are much more restrictive due to the higher acuity of the patients. Most units go by the 9am to 9pm rule. If you are directly envolved in decision making or care, these can be relaxed. UF Health understands that family and caregivers are an important dynamic in treating patients from a holistic approach.

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I want to take my father here to get A second opinion on what's happening with him nobody here in my town can seem to figure out what's going on I feel my father's life is being destroyed ignored when he's got so much more Life to Live.

Cindy Shaw | Sep 22, 2018
Missi Green | Sep 22, 2018

Sands at UF is an excellent team of doctors, if they can't figure it out they ship a doctor in that will

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Do they treat people with no insurance

Lisa Walker | Sep 22, 2018
Missi Green | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

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HY How can I find out about you charaty program please urgent? Thank you

Lina Colondres | Sep 22, 2018
Rob Bmore | Sep 22, 2018

Contact social worker. Ask to be transferred

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Does the hospital have a disability department?

Faith Nicometo | Sep 22, 2018
B Hoef | Sep 22, 2018

It's handled individually with your physician.

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I believe I that shands is the best hospital in the whole entire world

Staci | Sep 22, 2018
Brenda Barre | Sep 22, 2018

I believe they are too they have saved many people I know. Sadly though they couldn't save my best friend. They did everything they could for her and they treated her and us with the utmost respect and compassion...they gave us a few more weeks with her. God Bless everyone who works at Shands!

Is there a top doctor that handles Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?

M&M Moskowitz | Sep 22, 2018
Debra Murphy | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

Can I have flowers delivered

K angel | Sep 21, 2021
HerDark Majesty | Sep 21, 2021

Yes you can. Just make sure you have the name and room number they are being delivered

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my husband was diagnosed with liver cancer 3 weeks ago today at his oncologist mentioned shans for a second opinion he said his liver is inoperable at this point and they want to start him on IMMUNOTHERAPY next week he has one large and small tumor

Nancy Trelka | Sep 21, 2020
Chet Bohrer | Sep 21, 2020

Not so sure id reccomend shands for cutting edge or experimental treatment re cancer.. If youre coming from pensacola you might want to look at anderson or mayo in jacksonville if he's that far along. Shands is more of a teaching hospital

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Do u valet park motercycles?

Dennis B | Sep 21, 2020
Paul Marple | Sep 21, 2020

I'm not sure maybe someone else can answer this sorry

I have a question and people can judge all they want i have endocarditis witch is an infection on my heart valves.... Im also an active IV user. All I want to know is do they give u anything while under treatment for the being sick part n no im not

Ashley Franklin | Sep 21, 2020
me “cool” u | Sep 21, 2020

i,am don,t sorry

Does Shands require a physician referral for a patient to be transported and treated there?

Richard James | Sep 22, 2019
B Hoef | Sep 22, 2019

We did not have a referral when we first visited. but we did call to make an appointment and had my wife's medical records transferred so that the physician would be up to speed on her history. your best bet I think is to contact the hospital and explain your situation and let them guide you.

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I have a very ill adult son. Can I admit him for diagnosis ?

Jane Boone | Sep 22, 2019
Paul Marple | Sep 22, 2019

Yes go to E.R. only take to long in clinic month or two, if he doesn't have insurance he can apply for financial assistance

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There's a Brain Institute here why don't they have more for TBI Patents???

Billie Ware | Sep 22, 2019
Billie Ware | Sep 22, 2019

No help from non of them. Apparently my son doesn't meet there qualifications...Which is just wrong TBI's are bad anuff no one to help figure out what's going on with the patent! Or to help find out whats next... But i guess that's why it's called a learning hospital!!! NOT my son was born there and has been a patent there sense his accident. He has the my ufhealth portal. So they can all see what the others are doing, sooo help!!! Do what you went to school for DOCTOR! DOCTOR!!!

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Does Shands have the robotic daVincie surgical device?

Sandy VanBenthuysen | Sep 22, 2019
Mark Williams | Sep 22, 2019

Looks like they do.

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How much would it cost to have a brest examine here with out insurance

Billy Robitaille | Sep 22, 2019
B Hoef | Sep 22, 2019

I can certainly understand why you'd want the answer to that question before you have it done, but due to all the various programs both public and private your best bet is to go there, or at least call them in advance and they can best address your question. Probably ask for the finance office. I wish you the very best

Is there a copy center at Shands?

Lawrence Rockwood | Sep 22, 2019
B Hoef | Sep 22, 2019

It has been my experience, from extensive stays at shands, that they are happy to accommodate reasonable requests, in that regard. I do not know of a copy center per se.

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How does a patient go about getting record from a 30 day stay back 2003 or so.

Trish Edwards | Sep 22, 2019
B Hoef | Sep 22, 2019

As Genesis said contact the records department.

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Does shands have a mental health department/floor

Cheryl Beyer | Sep 22, 2019
Teresa Lightsey | Sep 22, 2019

Several building's for Shands in Gainesville are located on Archer Rd. Wonderful place. I'm sure they have mental health as well. Just call ahead.

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Do they treat bipolar disorder?

Tonya Meatte | Sep 22, 2019
Mark Williams | Sep 22, 2019

Yes is the quick answer. They have specialist in every field of medicine.

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How can we go about setting up a trust/ or trustfund toward the provisions for getting a needy recipient On the transplant list for new set of lungs?

John Doe | Sep 22, 2019
Jenny K | Sep 22, 2019

You can call an estates and trust attorney. UNOS determines who gets the organs they need.

What’s their fax number?

iris garcia | Sep 22, 2019
Teresa Lightsey | Sep 22, 2019

You would have to contact the hospital for that information because there is so many departments over there in Gainesville. Actually there are several different hospital's as well. There is North Tower. South Tower. East Tower. Cardiovascular Center. Which is a hospital as well another part of Shands. Then there is the medical plaza as well. Another part of Shands to. You would have to find out which place you are trying to contact and go from there. It's a wonderful place. Good Luck.

Do you have a dentist on call

melinda loucks | Sep 22, 2019
Billie Ware | Sep 22, 2019

Usually but get there by 7am they do a lottery to get ya in

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Is medicare accepted at full value and does Shands accept supplemental health insurance United healthcare so that there is no cost outside of these insurances to the patient?

Chris R | Sep 22, 2019
Billie Ware | Sep 22, 2019

They take Medicare and supplemental health ins. Call them to make sure of how much if any out of pocket though.

Do you have a facility at Stands or near by that deals with children that are unruly and has been diagnosed. Bipolar and getting worse each day.

Linda Wiley | Sep 22, 2019
Lisa Reid | Sep 22, 2019

Shands Hospital has a tremendous, experienced and knowledgeable staff of physicians and staff who will be able to assist you.

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Does shands have the equipment to monitor a child with tetra-amelia syndrome blood pressure while under anesthesia

James Duket Property Management | Sep 22, 2019
Teresa Lightsey | Sep 22, 2019

I can't be positive. But I can honestly tell you I believe they should. Shands North Tower in Gainesville, Florida is for children. They have several Shands over there. They are a wonderful establishment. Good Luck.

Can i obtain all my medical records for free with no charge

David Buscher | Sep 22, 2019
Nicolas Rivera | Sep 22, 2019

They can charge. Other medical providers can request copies for free for continuing care. Http://m.ufhealth.org/medical-records

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I do not recommend them, the answers are inconclusive and not at all satisfactory, besides not correctly informing the relatives of the passengers that are there. I do not know ... ??? there's something wrong with this hospital ... 👀

leyxi montero | Sep 22, 2019
Teresa Lightsey | Sep 22, 2019

I can only read English. If you can translate this for me I will try my best to help you. Thank's

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Do u think my doctors from 19 years ago would remember me

Sha Andrews | Sep 22, 2019
Lisa Reid | Sep 22, 2019

Not promising.. Don't think the doctors are still doctoring at Shands Hospital

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Is there cardiologist on board for eval and treatment

Barbara Kirchhof | Sep 22, 2019
Dorothy Jackson Christian | Sep 22, 2019

Shands does has one next door to the Cancer center

how i can get an appointment for prostate cancer?

Tito Ramirez | Sep 22, 2019
B Hoef | Sep 22, 2019

Hi Tito. When we originally contacted Shands, we called the general number, explained my wife's condition and diagnosis, and they connected us to the appropriate associate. BTW, we experienced the BEST care from an amazing staff of caring and extremely professional people. I would take my Mother there.

Do they take transfers my cousins is at bayonet point and my aunt wants to transfer him to shands

tiffany correira | Sep 22, 2019
Mark Williams | Sep 22, 2019

Lisa is spot on. Too many variables that are beyond a simple answer.

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How can my wife have Stage Four (4) Cancer with a Septic Blood Count after being discharged and released to go to a Physical Rehabilitation Facility to receive treatment for lymphedema two (2) days ago ???

James McVey | Sep 22, 2019
Teresa Lightsey | Sep 22, 2019

Wow. My sympathy is with you Sir. ( James McVey). The answer definitely is in the doctor's. Demand answers. Surely it doesn't sound correct. Good Luck Sir. May God Bless You and Your Wife.

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Why is the atrium entrance and waiting area window so dirty?

Peggy george | Sep 22, 2019
Joe Cruse | Sep 22, 2019

Are you serious? Look into therapy please

Is Gift Shop Open Today?

Doreen McKenna | Sep 22, 2019
Ollie Gregory | Sep 22, 2019

No. It wasn't

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I was wondering if you see very many cases of Postpneumoectomy Syndrome? I have a friend who jd his right lung removed due to lung cancer. Nothing but complications. One after the other. Now this. I wish his wife would bring him up there.

Mary Rollins | Sep 22, 2018
Mark Williams | Sep 22, 2018

Definitely need to contact the doctors at Shands, a second opinion is always the right thing.

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My son is having a pain level of 9 as I type this and after 6 hrs he was told to lay down on a couch. The nurse who answered the phone at the ER told us that is the best they could do and hang up on me. This is totally unprofessional.

Oscar Molina | Sep 22, 2018
Lisa Reid | Sep 22, 2019

You should be at the ER with your child and not calling on the phone. I can't agree nor disagree with the actions of the nurse. She may have thought you were trying to self diagnose your child by calling instead of bringing him. If your child's pain level is a 9 or 10, there's no reason to be on the phone with anyone

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My husband has a bleed in his small intestine & has blood transfusions every week they did scopes on him they don't want to do surgery because of his heart does anybody know of a hospital that might have a scope that goes into the small intestine?

Dean Clements | Sep 22, 2018
Donna Petsinger | Sep 22, 2018

I agree with Lisa, try North Florida Regional. I have GI issues and have had several procedures at Shands. I am less than thrilled with the gastrointestinal team there.

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Can Shands help with Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Virus?

Elizabeth Traband | Sep 22, 2018
Dennis Hughes | Sep 22, 2018

Yep

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Is there any testing being done on the affects of BCG on diabetes Patients. My husband would love to be a part of this study.

Katherine McLean | Sep 22, 2018
Nancy L Peterson | Sep 22, 2018

They are a wonderful facility... Call them directly and if they have what you need... You will get there...

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Does the hospital specialize in MAC of the lung?

Phyllis Citera | Sep 22, 2018
David Williams | Sep 22, 2018

They have a lung specialty program. They specialize in CF. And lung transplant. It's probably one of the best places in the southeast United States to have anything done with your lungs.

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Do you have treatment for PHN?

Joanie Aumann | Sep 22, 2018
Charles | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

Are there Rheumatologist at Shands medical plaza?

Elena Ball | Sep 22, 2018
David Williams | Sep 22, 2018

Yes there are.

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do you have oral surgeons

Barbara Steele | Sep 22, 2018
B Hoef | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

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What insurance cover shands?

Cindy Trimble | Sep 22, 2018
David Williams | Sep 22, 2018

I do not believe there's an insurance that they do not take.

Treatment for myasthenia gravis availability?

Sylvia Zinader | Sep 22, 2018
Daniel Kirkland | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

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Fever lost appetit lost weight sore laying as round

Nicki Williams | Sep 22, 2018
Archie Brown | Sep 22, 2018

See your Dr.

doctor who tests and treats toxic black mold syndrome

pamela balfour | Sep 22, 2018
Debra Murphy | Sep 22, 2018

You will need to see doctors in a multidisciplinary field as mold exposure can cause different problems. Contact Shands to find an environmental health doctor to start.

How to make appointment for whole body testing

Elisabeth Schafrick | Sep 22, 2018
Adrienne Sutton | Sep 22, 2018

How soon could I see a Doctor?

Is the hospital overwhelmed with flu patients?

Annette Petrick | Sep 22, 2018
Nicole Nikki | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

Are there any clinical trials being on on early onset Alzheimers?

Donna Dismuke | Sep 22, 2018
Fortunato Cardona | Sep 22, 2018

You must inquire at hospital, they have info.

Do they have volunteers in the preemie?

Mary Levesque | Sep 22, 2018
henry phan henryp | Sep 22, 2018

😄😄😄😄😄 NO😐😑

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How do you get an appointment

Thomas Schueneman | Sep 22, 2018
Sarah Dunn | Sep 22, 2018

Ive never set up an appointment . you just go over there or call and speak to someone in amitting.

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Medical records 2000

Berliene Killian | Sep 22, 2018
Jeanette Dinkens | Sep 22, 2018

I need medical records from 1985. How do I obtain them? This is a question about records.

Is an are bubble in the lungs a type if cancer, are isn't treated right away can it turn into cancer.

Michele Hallford | Sep 22, 2018
Nicole Nikki | Sep 22, 2018

Not that i know of .that is called (Pneumothorax) it a collapse lung. But u may want to follow up with you doctor

How do I reach someone from the hospital? I believe that I had been speaking to a Lisa.

Carolyn DelSanto | Sep 22, 2018
judy johnson | Sep 22, 2018

Ron Webb, icu

Where do we park to visit someone in the north tower?

Sherry Rozar | Sep 22, 2018
Santa Nicholas Claus | Sep 22, 2018

What I do is park at the South tower across the street and just walk over Sherry. Don't ask if you can park there or they will send you across the street to some bogus parking lot we never could find. Just pull up to the South tower and let the valets park your car and walk across is the easiest way I've found. Sometimes its just better to be forgiven. Be sure to get a parking voucher before you leave or its a $10 charge for parking and of course its always good to tip your valet at least a couple of dollars, most of them are students just trying to work there way through school so, Im always good to them.

How do I get info on patient. Location, room #

S. Kelley | Sep 22, 2017
Nicole Nikki | Sep 22, 2017

Call up there. They will ask you for a password that the patient set up. After that they will give you any info u need

Which is the north tower?

Tina Borell | Sep 22, 2017
Adam | Sep 22, 2017

If your traveling from i75 its on the left. Also the 2 towers are connected thru an underground tunnel.

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Do they do dental

Desiree Zachry | Sep 22, 2017
Haley Benefield | Sep 22, 2018

In the North tower they do have dentistry!

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