Moffitt Cancer Center Opens Its First Ocala Office, Moffitt First Connect

Moffitt Cancer Center, based in Tampa, now has an office in Ocala. Moffitt First Connect at Ocala began serving patients on Sept. 14, 2026, the opening date set in Moffitt's announcement. Moffitt lists the office at 11115 SW 93rd Court Road, Suite 600, Ocala, FL 34481.

The office is not a treatment center. It is a front door. Its job is to evaluate new patients quickly and move them to the right Moffitt specialists at its other locations.

What the Ocala office does

Moffitt's location page says the office "will see patients within three business days" to establish care at Moffitt. It is led by a team of oncology-focused advanced practice professionals (APPs), who serve as the patient's first point of contact.

The Ocala office sees four groups of cancers:

- Breast cancer
- Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers
- Genitourinary (GU) cancers
- Thoracic (lung) cancers

The appointment is meant for new patients at several stages, according to Moffitt: people with a new cancer diagnosis, people with a strong suspicion of cancer, patients already in treatment who want to move their care to Moffitt, patients whose cancer has come back, and patients who want a second opinion.

At the first visit, the Ocala team reviews the patient's medical history and does an initial clinical assessment. Staff collect pathology reports, lab results and imaging, set up any more testing needed before the patient sees an oncologist, and match the patient with the right cancer specialists. They also answer questions and explain Moffitt's support services.

Moffitt team members inside the Moffitt First Connect office in Ocala. Photo: Moffitt Cancer Center

Where treatment happens

Treatment does not happen in Ocala. Moffitt says most patients will be referred to specialists at Moffitt at Speros Outpatient Center or Moffitt at Wesley Chapel, with referrals to other Moffitt locations when appropriate.

The office also helps patients look at possible clinical trials and plan the move into treatment, according to the announcement.

What Moffitt said

"Moffitt First Connect is essential to providing community-based rapid access to Moffitt expertise," said Dr. Nainesh Parikh, Moffitt's chief clinical expansion and partnerships officer, in the announcement.

Parikh also said, "We are proud to strengthen our presence in Ocala and north central Florida, deepening our partnerships with local physicians, health systems and community organizations."

The announcement also quotes Amy Bondon, an Ocala resident and Moffitt volunteer patient advisor who was referred to Moffitt nearly seven years ago over concerns that she had cervical cancer. "At Moffitt, I didn't feel alone," she said.

Hours and how to reach the office

According to Moffitt's location page, the Ocala office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on weekends. The listed phone number is 813-745-8044. Moffitt's main scheduling line is 1-888-663-3488.

Other health care in Marion County

Moffitt First Connect adds a specialty cancer option to Marion County's health care. For local hospitals, see the Only In Ocala guide to Ocala hospitals. Patients looking for other specialists can start with medical specialists in Ocala or the broader health care and medical services guide. Anyone who needs a primary care doctor first can see the list of family doctors in Ocala, and questions about coverage are covered in the health insurance in Ocala guide.

Sources: Moffitt Cancer Center, "Moffitt First Connect at Ocala" location page; Moffitt Cancer Center Endeavor, "Moffitt First Connect Office To Open This September in Ocala" (Sept. 3, 2026).