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Dr. Hanimi Challa, MD

Dr. Hanimi Challa, MD

Geriatric Medicine*

Dr. Hanimi Challa, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Ocala, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, a Part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1714 SW 17th St Ocala, FL 34471
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Challa specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Challa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Challa

3.4

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
50%
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4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
10%
10%
1 Star
30%
30%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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JP – Nov 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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K. – Mar 30, 2018
Totally inaccurate Reviewer never met me....Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
15 people found this helpful
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jo in Summerfield, FL – Nov 24, 2016
I only see patients over 65. As a physician I...Read More
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hanimi Challa, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Ocala, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, a Part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University At Buffalo - State University Of New York

    Residency Hospital, 1982
  • Suny/va Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982
  • Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • Bronx-lebanon Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Super Urgent Care LLC1714 SW 17th St Ocala, FL 34471
1
Physician Partners LLC601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 200 Tampa, FL 33602
2

Practice

Bma of Ocala2955 SE 3rd Ct Ocala, FL 34471
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, a Part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    4600 SW 46th Ct
    Ocala, FL 34474
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards
  • 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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
  • AdventHealth Ocala

    1500 SW 1st Ave
    Ocala, FL 34471
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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