Hi Brad. Yes I have been to Shands in Gainesville but it was not for surgery it was more like a lab rat time for me there. I had my surgery local here in Daytona beach fl. yes it was a pain management specialist . Mayo clinic is a GREAT place to go . for me I had the best experience with seeing the pain management specialist he never gave up trying to help me and when all else failed he went to bat for me and gave me my life back by trying a stimulator (PNS). do not worry you are going to be okay. and I will help with any questions and info if I can . PEACE
BMW