

AdventHealth Ocala
AdventHealth Ocala is a medical facility located in Ocala, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
3% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2025
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Keidel Jr
More than two years with the problem L5,S1 came into the hands of the best Doctor Saravanan Karuppiah and his work team. Grateful to God and the Doctor since it was a big operation and I'm very well. God bless you
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Karuppiah
She is the best! She is sharp, articulate, and thorough. Plus, she genuinely listens, doesn't make you feel rushed, and cares! I can't speakly highly enough about her!
ReviewerJ Apr 17 2025
Review for Erin Dorrer
Location
AdventHealth Ocala
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AdventHealth Ocala located?
AdventHealth Ocala is located at 1500 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has AdventHealth Ocala won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, AdventHealth Ocala has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is AdventHealth Ocala highly rated with patients?
62% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does AdventHealth Ocala score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at AdventHealth Ocala?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades AdventHealth Ocala profile..
How does AdventHealth Ocala rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
I went with my husband today for his visit. Dr. Keidel was explained everything for us to understand. He was pleasant and caring. I am so glad we found him.