Using telehealth, UF Health Pediatric Specialties – Oakhurst provides a unique opportunity for University of Florida physicians in Gainesville to care for patients in Ocala. UF physicians will regularly travel to Ocala to see new and returning patients in person. During telehealth visits, patients will be cared for by full-time nurses and staff with the UF specialty physician interacting directly with the patient via live video chat. If required, labs can be taken onsite during the patient's appointment.
UF Health board-certified physicians at our Oakhurst practice specialize in pediatric:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Hematology/oncology
- Infectious diseases
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pulmonology
- Surgery
- Urology
Telehealth visits are approved by Medicaid. Other insurance may also cover telehealth on a case-by-case basis.