Leadership dedicated to caring for our community with compassion and excellence
Behind every patient experience is a team of leaders focused on safety, compassion and clinical excellence. Guided by our faith-based mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, the AdventHealth Ocala leadership team is dedicated to helping our hospital deliver trusted care that supports the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of every person who walks through our doors.
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Erika Skula
Ocala President and Chief Executive Officer
Brian Preston
Ocala Chief Operating Officer
William Jackson
Ocala Chief Medical Officer
Nathan Thomason
Ocala Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Martin
Ocala Chief Nursing Officer
Leading Care in Ocala, Florida
If you’re in Marion County or the surrounding area, here’s some good news. You have easy access to world-class, faith-based health care. Offering inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical and emergency care, AdventHealth Ocala, formerly Florida Hospital Ocala, is one of the largest hospitals in the AdventHealth family — but with longstanding local roots.
Discover How We’re Living Our Mission
Pediatric patients treated to special screening of ‘Toy Story 5’ at AdventHealth for Children
With help from Walt Disney World Resort, kids in the hospital got the chance to watch ‘Toy Story 5,’ complete with visits from Woody and Jessie.
AdventHealth brings 24/7 emergency care closer to home in St. Johns County
AdventHealth opened its first freestanding emergency room in St. Johns County, adding around-the-clock emergency care to St. Augustine.
Expanded heart care, faster MRI exams now available at AdventHealth DeLand
Patients across West Volusia now have access to expanded heart care and faster, more comfortable MRI exams at AdventHealth DeLand.
Helping fans feel whole: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth to provide care and wellness support at the 2026 Presidents Cup
Fans at the 2026 Presidents Cup will have access to care and wellness resources designed to help them feel safe, supported and whole.
A lifelong home for Down syndrome care that improves lives and advances medical care
The SMILE with Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic is the only lifespan clinic in the Southeast caring for both children and adults with Down syndrome.
How patient feedback shapes whole-person care at AdventHealth
By listening to patients and families, care teams improve each experience with compassion, connection and continuous improvement.
A painful play, a trusted care team and a catcher's comeback
When a devastating knee injury threatened Emma Hartung's dream of playing Division 1 softball, a team helped her return to the game she loves.
Lake County woman regains use of her arm after new tendon procedure
Susan Jones was among the first patients at AdventHealth Waterman to receive TenJet after months of pain in her left elbow made ordinary tasks difficult.
Faster stroke care, close to home: AdventHealth Manchester earns rural stroke recognition
AdventHealth Manchester has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to improving stroke care in rural communities.
Fast stroke care earns 5 AdventHealth hospitals national recognition
All five AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association for delivering high-quality stroke care.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth to support fans, event personnel as official healthcare provider at Chicagoland Speedway
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth will help keep fans, competitors, officials and event personnel supported with care close at hand at Chicagoland Speedway.
Nurse residency program earns national recognition for strengthening patient care
American Nurses Credentialing Center awards AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region's Medical-Surgical Nurse Residency Program accreditation with distinction.