HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals recognized as state leaders in orthopedic and vascular care

Ocala, FL – HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital announced today they have received six Best Specialty awards from Healthgrades, the No. 1 online resource Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. For 2025, Healthgrades ranks HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital among the nation’s 50 best hospitals for vascular surgery and surgical care, and among the 100 best hospitals in the nation for orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, spine surgery and prostate surgeries.  

 In Florida, Healthgrades ranks the two Marion County hospitals at No. 1 in the state for orthopedic surgery, spine surgery and vascular surgery and No. 2 in the state for joint replacement and surgical care. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital were also named among the top 10% in the nation for cardiology services and rated five stars for treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pacemaker procedures. A full list of the 2025 Healthgrades awards in multiple specialties received by the two hospitals is at the end of this news release.

 These achievements place HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care in Florida and nationwide, and reflect the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care year after year.

 “Our team of healthcare providers at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital strive every day to provide the very best possible outcomes to our community, said Alan Keesee, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital CEO. “These designations signal to Marion County and surrounding areas that HCA Florida Ocala Hospital puts patients first and is the healthcare choice for our neighbors.”

 HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.

 “Healthgrades commends HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including cardiac care, pulmonary care, and spine, orthopedic and other surgeries,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “The leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital set a high mark for specialty care in Florida and nationwide.”

 As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided.*

 Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.

 *Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

Healthgrades 2025 Clinical Achievements, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and

HCA Florida West Marion Hospital:

 Best Specialty

• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 12 Years in a Row (2014-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™ for 13 Years in a Row (2013-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)

State Ranking

• # 2 in FL for Joint Replacement
• # 1 in FL for Orthopedic Surgery
• # 1 in FL for Spine Surgery
• # 2 in FL for Surgical Care
• # 1 in FL for Vascular Surgery

Cardiac

• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services in 2025
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)

Orthopedics

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for 12 Years in a Row (2014-2025)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 7 Years in a Row (2019-2025)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award™ for 13 Years in a Row (2013-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 9 Years in a Row (2017-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 6 Years in a Row (2020-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 13 Years in a Row (2013-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services for 12 Years in a Row (2014-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 7 Years in a Row (2019-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Spine Surgery for 13 Years in a Row (2013-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 12 Years in a Row (2014-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 10 Years in a Row (2016-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 9 Years in a Row (2017-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Back Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 21 Years in a Row (2005-2025)

Pulmonary

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 9 Years in a Row (2017-2025)

Vascular

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)

Gastrointestinal

• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis for 3 Years in a Row (2023-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 8 Years in a Row (2018-2025)

Critical Care

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 2 Years in a Row (2024-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies for 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025)

Surgical Care

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Surgical Care for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Surgical Care for 4 Years in a Row (2022-2025)