ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF OCALA, INC.
OCALA, FLORIDA

Endoscopy Center of Ocala is an outpatient, endoscopic facility specializing in gastroenterology. We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Patients are frequently seen for colorectal cancer screening and problems involving the digestive tract. The 6,100-square-foot facility is home to 13 board-certified physicians who have served their Ocala and North Central Florida neighbors for more than 125 years. provides the latest news, information and resources about colon cancer screening and prevention. To request an appointment at Endoscopy Center of Ocala, fill out the form below and click “Send Request.” We will contact you to schedule the appointment. Please note: This request form is not intended as a tool for reporting a medical emergency or medical problem. It will not go to a physician and is only monitored during normal business hours. If you have critical or timely information, please contact a physician directly. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. patient care. Our specialized staff helps each patient's visit go as quickly and smoothly as possible. Since our center focuses on a limited number of procedures, most patients find that we are much easier to navigate than a typical hospital environment. Endoscopy Center of Ocala offers a degree of convenience and simplicity that is unmatched by other choices for your procedure. Your admitting time is short and simple, parking is ample and nearby, no miles of hallways and other confusing barriers to navigate — just a pleasant outpatient environment. Our patient satisfaction surveys repeatedly earn high praise for the center and its specialized staff; 100 percent of our patients give us “satisfied” or “very satisfied” ratings. Unlike other choices for your procedure, we offer a comfort-oriented environment and a spacious family waiting area with television and magazines. Plus, the center provides a cost-effective quality environment for our patients and their insurers without the cost of overhead that a hospital incurs. Fay McCrocklin joined the Endoscopy Center of Ocala in 1996. In her role as Center Director, which she took over in 2001, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Center. Fay earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida and an Associate of Science in Radiology from Lamar University. She's certified in Health Care Risk Management. At the Endoscopy Center of Ocala, your health is our No. 1 concern. That’s why we remind our patients when it’s time for them to get screened for colon cancer. For those patients who’ve had a colonoscopy before, it’s critical that you continue to follow-up. Colon cancer is 90 percent curable if detected early, and experts predict 30,000 lives could be saved each year if everyone 50 and over got tested as well as those who have a history of polyps. Endoscopy Center of Ocala is now a Healthcare Bluebook Value Certified Provider. Endoscopy Center of Ocala offers the same high-quality care as that found in the traditional hospital setting, but in a much more cost-effective manner. Additionally, our patient satisfaction scores are often higher, as most patients also find that we’re able to offer a more convenient and personalized experience. And as a Healthcare Bluebook Value Certified Provider, we’ve pledged to: Provide open and transparent pricing information on our services. Simply put, choosing Endoscopy Center of Ocala is the best value-based decision you can make for your healthcare needs. Treatment: We will use and disclose your health information to provide you with medical treatment or services. For example, nurses, physicians, and other members of your treatment team will record information in your record and use it to determine the most appropriate course of care. We may also disclose the information to other health care providers who are participating in your treatment, to pharmacists who are filling your prescriptions, and to family members who are helping with your care. Payment: We will use and disclose your health information for payment purposes. For example, we may need to obtain authorization from your insurance company before providing certain types of treatment or disclose your information to payors to determine whether you are enrolled or eligible for benefits. We will submit bills and maintain records of payments from your health plan. We may be required or permitted to use or disclose the information even without your permission as described below: Public Health Activities: We may disclose vital statistics, diseases, information related to recalls of dangerous products, and similar information to public health authorities. 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We are not required to agree to a requested restriction, except for requests to limit disclosures to your health plan for purposes of payment or health care operations when you have paid in full, out-of-pocket for the item or service covered by the request and when the uses or disclosures are not required by law. We are required by law to protect and maintain the privacy of your health information, to provide this Notice about our legal duties and privacy practices regarding protected health information, and to abide by the terms of the Notice currently in effect. We are required to notify affected individuals in the event of a breach involving unsecured protected health information.