Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - Apalachicola
Primary Care • Apalachicola, FL • 1 (Apalachicola) locations
About
Summary: - Gulf Coast Orthopaedics is part of Ascension Sacred Heart, offering comprehensive hospital and health care services including emergency, primary, and advanced specialty care in northwest Florida, with a long-standing presence (over 100 years) in the area. - The organization is based in Pensacola, FL, and operates two offices in the United States (Pensacola and Englewood, FL). - Current open role: Occupational Therapist. - Services and focus areas include primary and emergency care, plus specialized orthopedic services under Ascension Sacred Heart. Note: The page emphasizes Ascension Sacred Heart as the broader health system, with Gulf Coast Orthopaedics as a related entity within it. If you’re specifically seeking “Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - Apalachicola,” this page indicates the Ascension Sacred Heart network but lists two Florida locations (Pensacola and Englewood) rather than Apalachicola.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Apalachicola, FL
Phone
314-733-8000
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Visit the ER for serious illness or injuries when need emergency care
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Ascension Official Site: 4.8 out of 5 (aggregate across providers) (736 reviews for Dr. Ryan Pharr)
- WebMD Care: 4 out of 5 (10 reviews for Dr. Ryan Pharr)
- U.S. News Health: 4 out of 5 (30 reviews for Dr. Ryan Pharr)
Patients praise
- Staff members are frequently described as caring, courteous, thoughtful, and welcoming
- Physicians are often noted for being thorough and answering questions effectively
Common complaints
- Some patients have expressed dissatisfaction with diagnostic thoroughness during appointments
- Occasional concerns regarding provider follow-up
"Everyone in Dr. Pharr’s office is caring, considerate, thoughtful, and courteous. They are always so helpful and so encouraging and welcoming."
— WebMD Care (May 8, 2025)"When he told me (without any tests or exam) that my back pain and tingling down my leg was from my belt being too tight, I knew he was a quack!"
— WebMD Care (May 18, 2021)"Great care from all staff members. Dr. Pharr was very thorough and made sure he answered all my questions. I highly recommend Dr. Pharr and the Scared Heart Medical Group"
— WebMD Care (November 7, 2019)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Ryan Pharr, DO - Family Medicine Physician in Apalachicola, FL — Jun 4, 2026
- Near Me in Tallahassee, Florida | Ascension — Jul 10, 2026
- Will Condon named Chief Executive Officer of Ascension Sacred Heart Health System — Jun 18, 2026
- Ascension Sacred Heart's Post - LinkedIn — Jun 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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