Dr. William Slayton, known to his patients as “Dr. Bill,” is an associate professor and division chief of pediatric hematology/oncology for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. He focuses on platelet disorders and leukemia. In this video, you’ll learn about what drives Dr. Slayton to succeed and why he was attracted to the medical field. He’s a natural-born problem-solver and has been helping people from a young age. It’s easy to tell that he loves being a physician, especially one who cares for children. He understands that each patient’s condition is unique, and he’s always looking to find the right solutions.

The kind of problem-solving care he provides moves medicine forward.