Ocala Health, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, announces the appointment of Gabe Bullaro to the position of Chief Executive Officer at West Marion Community Hospital effective January 20, 2020.

Bullaro has most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Ocala Health, a 430 bed two campus facility.  During Gabe’s time at Ocala Health he has led the aggressive construction efforts happening across the Ocala Health campuses, adding 114 beds, 20 ED bays, six Operating Rooms, expanding the Summerfield Freestanding Emergency Department by eight bays, as well as the construction and opening of the Maricamp Freestanding Emergency Department in August of 2019. 

He has executed many initiatives resulting in program and hospital growth, operational enhancements and significant physician recruitment efforts most notably leading the establishment and certification of Ocala Regional Medical Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center in 2019.

“Gabe’s familiarity with West Marion, established relationships with physicians in the community, and excitement related to the expansion of healthcare services offered in this community has West Marion well positioned for continued growth under his leadership,” said Chad Christianson, CEO, Ocala Health.

“I am honored to have been selected to lead such an outstanding team. After having worked with West Marion for over two years, I’m confident that the team is top notch. They drive exceptional quality care and consistently offer an outstanding patient experience,” said Bullaro.

Gabe earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Duke University.  In between his time at Boston and Duke University, Gabe served as the Operations Officer for the US Navy Helicopter Squadron flying relief missions in response to Hurricane Katrina and the Indonesia Tsunami.

Gabe and his wife, Jennifer, have three children, Grace, Gabe III, and Olivia.