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Dr. John Ligon, MD

Dr. John Ligon, MD

Pediatrics*

Dr. John Ligon, MD is a pediatrician in Gainesville, FL. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

UF Health Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy

1600 SW Archer Rd # 4 Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 273-9120

Care Philosophy

"My name is John A Ligon, MD, and I am an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I earned my medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston,..."

- Dr. John Ligon, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ligon specializes in the areas of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

My name is John A Ligon, MD, and I am an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I earned my medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, completed my residency in...read more

biography

My name is John A. Ligon, MD, and I am an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I earned my medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, completed my residency in...read more

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Pediatrics
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Locations

UF Health Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy

UF Health Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy1600 SW Archer Rd # 4 Gainesville, FL 32610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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