Weight Loss Surgery | HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Bariatric Services • Ocala, FL
About
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, offers weight loss surgery programs as part of its broader hospital network. While the main page highlights the Ocala facility’s advanced lung care (3D cone beam CT for bronchoscopy), it reflects HCA Florida’s large, statewide network of 50 hospitals and 570+ sites with a focus on comprehensive, personalized care. For weight loss surgery specifics (procedures offered, eligibility, providers, and outcomes) at Ocala, you should contact the hospital directly or visit its dedicated site pages for the latest program details.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Services
Address
Davie, Florida 33024, US
Phone
(352)401-1000
PARA.HCARecordsRequestFL@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is bariatric surgery?
A set of weight loss surgical procedures not cosmetic and for eligible candidates; options include gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
Who is eligible for bariatric surgery?
Typically adults who are 100 pounds or more over healthy weight or have BMI 40+ or BMI 35–39.9 with weight-related health problems.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Bariatric Surgery Patient Rating: 3.7 / 5
- Birdeye (General Hospital Reviews): 4.0 / 5 (4,033)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Eittel Oppenheimer): 5.0 / 5 (3)
Patients praise
- Successful personal weight loss patient stories highlighting life-changing outcomes
- Individual surgeons (such as Dr. Eittel Oppenheimer) receiving high patient ratings for bedside manner and skill
- Effective surgical outcomes reported by some individual patients
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding pain management after surgery
- Complaints about hospital staff responsiveness and compassion
- Reports of billing department issues
- One reported lawsuit alleging surgical complications and septic shock
- Patient experience scores for the hospital are generally rated lower than average
"Dr. O is kind, compassionate and professional, and most importantly, highly skilled. I had little post operative bruising or pain."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Eittel Oppenheimer"Pain control was dismal and they put me on opiate that I had reaction to in my chart for years. I was escorted out in less than 3 days and still in pain."
— Birdeye review of HCA Florida Ocala HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- HCA Florida Healthcare bariatric surgeon discusses safe, surgical options for weight loss — Aug 1, 2025
- Dr. Richard Dicicco, MD, Bariatric Surgery Specialist - Tampa, FL | Healthline FindCare — Jan 13, 2026
- Huge expansion coming to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital — Apr 11, 2026
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Announces $200 Million Seven-Story Tower Expansion — Apr 15, 2026
- Marion County HCA Hospitals Now Offering Advanced Robotics for Orthopedic Surgeries - 352today — Jan 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More bariatric services clinics in Ocala
Concierge Bariatrics is a small medical practice based in Ocala, Florida, offering weight loss programs and primary care services. Key details: - Location: 1630 SE 18th St, Ocala, FL 34471 (HQ); two Ocala offices - Services: weight loss program and primary care (hospital/clinic setting) - Contact: phone (352) 236-5809 - Website: conciergebariatrics.com - Web presence: modest traffic (about 344 monthly visits), low bounce rate, ~3.3 pages per visit; top audience all from the United States - Company size: 2 employees - Industry codes: SIC 80/801; NAICS 62/621 If you’re specifically seeking a primary care doctor in Ocala, Concierge Bariatrics appears to offer primary care alongside weight loss services, but for a larger or more traditional primary care practice, you may want to compare additional local options.
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