Emergency care
Emergency room (ER) in Ocala
We are prepared 24/7 to handle your medical emergency.
At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, we take pride in providing our community with immediate care. Our board-certified physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals are specially trained to deliver emergency medical services at a moment's notice.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
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Our emergency care
We strive to provide you and your family with high-quality emergency treatment for various conditions as quickly as possible.
ER features
Our hospital's ER features the following amenities and services:
- Biplane angiography technology
- Care Path, a fast-track option to reduce time in the ER for less serious injuries and illnesses
- Dedicated unit for cardiovascular services
- Dedicated unit for neurological treatment
- Self-check-in kiosks
Stroke treatment
We are certified by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the county. Our highly trained neurological team provides advanced stroke treatments in some of the surrounding counties as well.
To provide this high-level stroke care, we offer dedicated neurological units and neuro-intensive care beds. These units are equipped with advanced technology, such as biplane angiography, which produces 3D brain views to help diagnose and treat complex strokes.
Trauma center
Our surgeons are on-site around the clock to provide trauma care when you need it most. We specifically serve Trauma Service Area 6.
Our trauma center has been verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT), the highest possible designation. We are also currently designated by the State of Florida Department of Health as a Level II Trauma Center.
Frequently asked questions
To best help you, we have consolidated a list of answers to common questions we receive about our emergency care.
Are there other ER locations available?
In addition to our hospital's ER department, we offer five freestanding locations that offer the same compassionate emergency care 24/7.
Our certified, trained emergency physicians and nurses provide following services at each location:
- Adult and pediatric emergency care
- Comprehensive laboratory services
- Diagnostic imaging
When should I visit the ER?
We understand it can be difficult to know whether you should go to the ER or wait for your doctor's office to open. However, we want you to feel secure about your choice for care.
There are a wide range of symptoms that may indicate you need to visit the ER, including:
- Back pain
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Concussion
- Flu
- Side pain
- Stomach pain
- Trouble breathing
If you are unsure if your symptoms require an ER visit, you can speak to a nurse 24/7 by calling our Consult-A-Nurse® team at (844) 706-8773.
What should I expect at the ER?
If you have a severe, life-threatening illness or injury, you will be treated first. Otherwise, you will be treated in the order you arrive.
Before discharge, we encourage you to ask our emergency care teams any questions you have. It is also useful for you to keep all of your paperwork, discharge information and medicines or prescriptions together after you leave the ER.
After discharge, our emergency department staff will reach out to your primary care provider to ensure they are updated on your care.
What should I bring to the ER?
When coming to the ER, we recommend you bring:
- A list of known allergies
- A list of medicines you currently take
- A responsible adult or phone number for someone to contact
- Copies of results from recent medical tests, if available
- Personal care preferences and restrictions
How do I stay updated on wait times in the ER?
When it comes to emergency services, our goal is to continually work toward enhancing the care you receive, while reducing our wait times. This ensures you get the support you need, when you need it most.
Our wait times are updated every 30 minutes and are available on our website.
To find out the wait times of the HCA Florida ER nearest to you, check the top of our website or text "ER" to 32222.
Note: Message and data rates may apply. ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only.
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