Ocala Regional Medical Center

Ocala Regional Medical Center and West Marion Community Hospital have been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for spine surgery.

That’s according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. The hospitals that have achieved the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for spine surgery have demonstrated exceptional quality of care.

“Now more than ever, consumers understand the importance of hospital quality and (are) starting to become more diligent when researching where they receive care,” said Dr. Brad Bowman, chief medical officer of Healthgrades. “When selecting a hospital, consumers can feel confident in the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic surgery for their commitment to quality care and exceptional outcomes.”

Ocala Health has established itself as #3 across HCA Healthcare in spine surgeries and is ranked #1 in spine surgeries within the North Florida Division of HCA Healthcare.

“This achievement is a demonstration of the patient-focused approach adopted by our multi-disciplinary team in the care of patients in need of spine surgery,” says Dr. Praveen Reddy, a neurosurgeon at Ocala Health. “We are very proud to be recognized as a top 100 hospital for spine surgery. This award demonstrates our continued commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients.”