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Dr. Christopher Megargel, MD

Dr. Christopher Megargel, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Christopher Megargel, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Ocala, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

3 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 3 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

1431 SW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34471

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Megargel specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Megargel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Megargel

3.0
2 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Horrible beside manner
I have Functional Neurological Disorder which includes non-epileptic seizures. Was admitted to ER in June by my primary for having multiple seizures. During my ER visit, I was seen by Dr Megargel. My spO2 was 78% at times. I also have restrictive respiratory failure and COPD. My pulmonologist has me on supplemental oxygen when needed. Yet, he never order oxygen for me. Additionally, when my husband left to get the car and the nurse brought the wheelchair for my discharge, I felt dizzy when I got up and had another seizure. That's when Dr. Megargel came back in and start to scream at me saying among other things that I was wasting his time and he had real sick people to attend to. If he had read any of the documentation he gave me, he would know that this is an illness and none of it is under my control. I have never had this experience from a medical professional before and it is totally unjustified. I hope he reads this!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Johnetta V – Jun 22, 2024
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Excellent
we had to go to the freestanding your in the villages by Pinellas Plaza last evening from my husband. The ER doctor, which was Dr Mcgargel was amazing. Great bedside manner and knew his stuff. I would rate him an excellent physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Megargel, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Ocala, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.
  • Emergency Medicine

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Locations

Practice

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital1431 SW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34471
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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital11375 Cortez Blvd Brooksville, FL 34613
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HCA Florida West Marion Hospital4600 SW 46th Ct Ocala, FL 34474
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    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave
    Ocala, FL 34471
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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