Dr. Krista Terracina, MD
Dr. Krista Terracina, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Gainesville, FL. She is affiliated with medical facilities UF Health Shands Hospital and UF Health the Villages Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
UF Health Surgical Specialists - Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Rd 14 Gainesville, FL 32610Make an Appointment
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I was drawn to colon and rectal surgery because of its ability to cure early stage cancer. There is no greater gift then life itself. In my role as assistant professor and colon and rectal surgeon at the University of Florida Department of Surgery,...read morebiography
I was drawn to colon and rectal surgery because of its ability to cure early stage cancer. There is no greater gift then life itself. In my role as assistant professor and colon and rectal surgeon at the University of Florida Department of Surgery,...read moreColorectal Surgery
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Louisiana State University / Alexandria Campus
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UF Health Surgical Specialists - Shands Hospital
UF Health Surgical Specialists - Ocala Heath Brook
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
65%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well10% lower than the national average
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