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Dr. Donald Novak, MD

Pediatrics* Age 68
Dr. Donald Novak, MD
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Dr. Donald Novak, MD is a Pediatrician in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Donald Novak, MD

Pediatrics* Age 68
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Donald Novak, MD is a Pediatrician in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Novak graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at University South Fla. Dr. Donald Novak, MD is a Pediatrician in Gainesville, FL and has 44 years experience. Dr. Novak currently practices at UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza and are affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. At present, Dr. Novak received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Novak's office accepts new patients. Dr. Novak is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Bacterial Sepsis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaper Rash
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Down Syndrome
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Medical Plaza
    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 2, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Mar 20, 2017
Loves what he does! Cares about your child. Love his silly socks
High Springs, FL — Mar 20, 2017
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Baylor
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University South Fla
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Novak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Novak's profile.

Dr. Donald Novak, MD is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donald Novak, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL