Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD

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Specializes in: General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1979)

Professional interests include: type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes), endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), diabetes

1549 Gale Lemerand Drive Second floor
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 265-8240

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD is a pediatrician in Gainesville, FL specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD is affiliated with UF Health.

Office Locations

1549 Gale Lemerand Drive Second floor
Gainesville, FL 32610

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“Desmond Schatz, MD, PhD, is Professor of Pediatrics, Medical Director of the Diabetes Institute, and Medical Director of the Clinical Research Center, at the University of Florida, and served as...”—"Amarna Therapeutics announces formation of Scientific Advisory Board to support advancement of groundbreaking Nimvec(tm) AM510 gene therapy against Type 1 Diabetes", WGN 9, June 2024

“Dr. Desmond Schatz is Interim Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.”—"Top pediatricians: Learn facts to protect kids from COVID-19 | Commentary", Orlando Sentinel, January 2022

“Our children are the future," said Dr. Desmond Schatz, children's hospital physician-in-chief and interim chair of the UF College of Medicine's department of pediatrics. "”—"UF Health Shands Children's Hospital best in state, says U.S. News & World Report", The Gainesville Sun, June 2021

Education & Training

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1979. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1979)

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$40,690 TOUJEO $17,246	LANTUS $12,409	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $11,036
Medtronic, Inc.	$5,760 $5,760
Pfizer Inc.	$4,430 $4,430
Lilly USA, LLC	$4,200 HUMALOG $4,200
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$2,100 Welchol $1,400	$700
Other	$5,169 DIAPEP277 $1,404	t-slim insulin pump $400	AspireAssist System $25	Diabetes Care $24	$3,315

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$32,636
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,606
Travel and Lodging	$14,507
Food and Beverage	$600

Research Payments

Dr. Desmond A. Schatz, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $6,029.

Biography

Dr. Desmond Schatz is a physician who specializes in pediatric endocrinology and general pediatrics. Clinical interests for Dr. Schatz include type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center, Dr. Schatz attended the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg for medical school. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Schatz include: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and American Diabetes Association. Dr. Schatz is affiliated with UF Health. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Gainesville, FL.