Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
UF Health Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant And Cellular Therapy
1600 SW Archer Rd Fl 4, 
Gainesville, FL 

Overview

John Ligon is a Pediatrics provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ligon is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Ewing Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in MD

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO

Locations

UF Health Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
1600 SW Archer Rd Fl 4, Gainesville, FL 32610

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ligon has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Ligon

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Ligon?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John Ligon by calling their office at 352-273-9120. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John Ligon a top-rated expert for Osteosarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Ligon is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteosarcoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. John Ligon specialize in?

While Dr. John Ligon is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. John Ligon participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John Ligon has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteosarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. John Ligon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John Ligon accept my insurance?

Dr. John Ligon accepts most major insurance plans, including Florida Blue and Health Options. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-273-9120 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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