Burn Center

Shands Burn Center at the University of Florida treats people with burn injuries, severe skin disorders, difficult or chronic wound problems and those requiring assistance following complex corrective or reconstructive surgeries. Shands Burn Center offers a full spectrum of care from outpatient service to the most advanced level of inpatient critical care medicine for infants and adults. Shands Burn Center has been practicing a multidisciplinary approach since it opened in 1973. A team of plastic surgeons, general surgeons, nurses and social workers work together to provide outstanding care.

David W. Mozingo, M.D., is an associate professor of surgery and anesthesiology and director of Shands Burn Center. Together with Winston Richards M.D., hand surgeon for the Burn Unit and Elizabeth A. Beierle-Chen M.D., assistant professor of pediatric surgery and medical director for pediatric burns and wound care, Shands Burn Center continues its philosophy that a team approach is the key to saving lives.

History of leadership

In 1973, Shands at UF opened a six bed Burn Intensive Care Unit with the support of Eugene Tubbs, M.D., who was a legislator, physician and attorney. In 1988, a new unit was opened. Hal G. Bingham, M.D., served as the unit's medical director, overseeing its expansion to eight beds. David W. Mozingo, M.D., became the unit's medical director in 1996 Dr. Bingham's retirement. Under Dr. Mozingo's direction the unit was unit certified as a Burn Center with 8 beds and outpatient services expanded to include wound care.

Relevant Links

Burn Center Navigation

Skin and Wound Healing

Research at the Burn Center

Southeast Burn Foundation

Types of Burn Injuries

Make an Appointment

To make a new patient appointment or find out more information about the Burn Center at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.0943.

You may also email our Consultation Center (consult@shands.ufl.edu) or use our secure online form.