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Dr. Lance Governale, MD

Neurosurgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Lance Governale, MD

Dr. Lance Governale, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Governale an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Governale works at UF Health Neurosurgery - Neuromedicine Hospital in Gainesville, FL with other offices in Lake City, FL, Ocala, FL and Tallahassee, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Governale's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UF Health Neurosurgery - Neuromedicine Hospital
    1505 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 273-6990
  2. 2
    UF Health Craniofacial Center
    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 2, Gainesville, FL 32610 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 627-9326
  3. 3
    UF Health Pediatric Neurosurgery - Lake City
    755 SW State Road 47, Lake City, FL 32025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 273-6990
  4. 4
    UF Health Pediatric Neurosurgery - Oakhurst
    1329 SE 25th Loop Ste 101, Ocala, FL 34471 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 273-6990
  5. 5
    UF Health Pediatric Neurosurgery - Tallahassee
    2390 Phillips Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 273-6990
  6. 6
    UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Oakhurst
    1329 SE 25th Loop Ste 101, Ocala, FL 34471 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-7337
  7. 7
    UF Health Pediatric Specialties - Tallahassee
    2390 Phillips Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-7337

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  • UF Health Shands Hospital

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    About Dr. Lance Governale, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    • English
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    • 1225117039
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Children's Hospital Boston
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    • HARVARD Medical School
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    • Neurosurgery
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