Sports Medicine
Shawn Larson, MD
chief of the division of Pediatric Surgery within the University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Shawn Larson is a tenured professor and interim chief of the division of Pediatric Surgery within the University of Florida College of Medicine department of Surgery. Dr. Larson serves as the medical director of the UF Health Shands Children's Hospital Pediatric Trauma & Burn Program, an American College of Surgeons (ACS) verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Dr. Larson focuses on all areas of pediatric surgery with special interests in pediatric trauma, pediatric burn and complex wou
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Sheffield School of Medicine
Peer Recognition
- ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Surgical Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesACL ReconstructionRotator Cuff RepairMeniscus TearsShoulder InstabilityConcussionMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UF Health Shands Hospital