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Dr. Ashwin Rumalla, MD

Dr. Ashwin Rumalla, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ashwin Rumalla, MD is a gastroenterologist in Ocala, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rumalla has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1994. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Locations

Gastroenterology Associates of Ocala

Gastroenterology Associates of Ocala1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 400 Ocala, FL 34471
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Gastroenterology Associates of Ocala2930 SE 3rd Ct Ocala, FL 34471
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rumalla is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Ocala, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Rumalla is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Rumalla's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rumalla

4.0
24 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Incredibly kind and patient
Dr Ramalla and all of the staff are very, very nice. Everyone that I dealt with left me feeling as if I mattered and they took the time to make me happy and comfortable.
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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patricia McDevitt Moran – Sep 04, 2024
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Dr.Rumalla and his staff
The staff at the clinic was very friendly and efficient. My Sister Jaye recommended Dr. Rumalla and I can see why she liked him so much. He answers questions and explains procedures. I am glad I found such a kind doctor who is also very professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jean R – Jun 01, 2023
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Five stars
He found my colon cancer, I had the surgery and doing fine. He a five star in my book.....
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jerry Cunningham – Jul 15, 2022
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Great doctor
He is patient, kind and on top of everything. Very compassionate and truly listens to you. I would definitely suggest him to friends if they needed to see a GI doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Mrs. Betty Crowley – Mar 30, 2022
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His office staff is impossible. I was told to make an appointment with him following my hospital discharge. After calling his office for an appointment three times,in three weeks, my PCP office attempted to expedite the appointment. That was two weeks ago and I still do not have a return call from his office staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 others found this helpful
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Sep 06, 2021
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I moved to Ocala in 2012. I went to Dr. Rumalla after a very bad experience with another gastroenterologist. He was thorough, he researched my previous experience and reports, and treated me very successfully. he has continued to do all of my required colonoscopies and his reports are thorough and many done right on the spot. I’ve never had him not follow up or follow through on anything he promised.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2021
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Dr A. Rumalla and staff were friendly, professional, efficient and most importantly- kind. I was kind of nervous about having my procedure. These people were wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Linda H. – Jan 18, 2021
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Very knowledgeable. Pleasant personality. The office staff was wonderful. I just moved to Ocala and it is refreshing to see doctors who really care. Love that they have a patient portal.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Danielle – Jun 09, 2020
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I found out about this doctor after visiting our internet portal at Stone Creek. He takes care of so many members in our very large retirement community. This service has been great for both me and my husband because we had to obtain all new physicians when we moved to Ocala. There have been so many times that I have seen people post their comments about Dr. Rumalla on the portal and they have all been very impressive. He is a very caring, skilled, and intelligent doctor. Moreover, he only orders tests that are necessary and surrounds himself with terrific people such as his medical assistant, Barbara. There has never been a time that Barbara has not called us back when we have left a message for her. She is a Godsend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Ocala, FL – Jun 23, 2019
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This doctor has been taking care of me for my ulcerative colitis over the past 10 years. Any time I have ever experienced a flare-up, his office staff has always been very responsive to me. They relay the message to Dr. Rumalla and he has often called me even late at night. He has been a life saver! Now, my entire family sees him. I am also a retired medical professional living in the community. I have asked numerous physicians and nurses about their recommendations for physicians and many of them have recommended him. Many of them also trust Dr. Rumalla for their own care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2019
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Absolutely the worst GI doc in Ocala. He told me that I have IBS and said that there was nothing more he could do for me!? Really?? I went to Mayo in Jacksonville and was diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis after they ordered an Endoscopic Ultrasound but Rumalla wasn’t smart enough to order this test. DONT GO TO THIS DOCTOR
What went well
  • Wait times
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
8 others found this helpful
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Unsatisfied Patient in Ocala, Florida – Jun 03, 2019
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Had a colonoscopy still was having problems called the office to make an apt was told by Kelley the scheduler I could not have an apt for six weeks I said that's ok that my concerns still needed to be addressed she said no I could not have an apt.i have never had a Dr who I could not get an apt with.stay far away from this dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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none – May 18, 2019
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In addition to my previous post because I ran out of room, I can say that I’m glad I found a new doctor who cares and respects me. Gerd is getting worse, which he should have mointered it. Before I decided to see a new doctor, I was throwing up and shaking and going to the BR constantly. He said it was stress well that was a lie because he didn’t want to be bothered. Saw two counselors and they dismissed that idea because I’m not stressed. Never have been. He needs to get a degree in compassion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 19, 2018
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Diagnosed me with IBS and medicine he prescribed was not effective and said he had exhausted all means. Not something you ever tell a patient. Went to be gastro doc who ordered a stool sample and come to find out, I have cdiff and not IBS. RUMALLA IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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FL – Jun 26, 2017
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Dr Rumalla has excellent listening skills, he explains thoroughly about my concerns and his course of action. The staff is wonderful. This Doctor, I highly recommend
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
20 others found this helpful
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Patty B in Ocala, FL – Jan 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Ashwin Rumalla, MD is a board certified gastroenterology physician who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 47 years old. Dr. Rumalla is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital? and FL Hospital Ocala. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Ocala Regional Medical Center.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Mayo School Of Graduate Medical Education

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Kansas University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Kansas University

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Missouri - Kansas City School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1994
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Dr. Rumalla is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    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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