Cardiologists Near Me in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Cardiology • Fort Walton Beach, FL
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
Okaloosa Heart & Vascular Center, 7720 US 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL
Phone
(850) 267-1603
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, WebMD, U.S. News: 4.0-4.4/5 (Dr. Rodney Powell) (~9-71 reviews (varies by platform))
- Healthgrades, Vitals: 4.3-5.0/5 (Dr. John Dudley) (1-12 reviews)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (Dr. Leslie Fleischer) (7 ratings)
- Medical News Today: 4.1/5 (Dr. George Youssef) (34 ratings)
- Vitals: 2.9/5 (Dr. Mark Katzenstein) (8 ratings)
Patients praise
- high patient appreciation for physician medical expertise and clinical outcomes
- positive remarks on bedside manner and clarity of explanations for some doctors
- many patients express strong likelihood to recommend specific providers
Common complaints
- concerns regarding office staff efficiency and professionalism
- reports of long wait times
- mixed feedback on bedside manner and communication style
- some negative experiences related to office management and follow-up responsiveness
"I recommend him to anyone. He was so rude he terrified me. I never had a doctor yell at me before."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Rodney Powell"Love, love Dr. Dudley!!!! ... I am a 35 year nurse who is retired I would recommend him."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. John Dudley"I absolutely love this Dr. However I feel the staff at the Ft Walton office isn’t very efficient and accommodating for heart patients."
— Medical News Today review for Dr. George YoussefSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. John Dudley opens HCA Florida Fort Walton Beach Cardiology, bringing comprehensive cardiac care closer to home — Dec 18, 2025
- Doctors warn of ‘holiday heart’ during festive season — Dec 12, 2025
- Ascension Sacred Heart welcomes new cardiologist - The Port St. Joe Star — Jun 22, 2026
- Dr. Walter Rustmann, DO, Pulmonologist | Fort Walton Beach, FL | WebMD — May 27, 2026
- 'Holiday heart syndrome': Doctors warn of potential health risk | Western Panhandle — Dec 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More cardiology clinics in Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Heart & Vascular Center (Okaloosa Cardiology PA) is a cardiology practice offering interventional, non-invasive, structural interventional, and cardiac electrophysiology services, including AFib treatment. The practice operates from four Florida locations in Crestview, with offices serving Destin and Fort Walton Beach areas (Destin/Fort Walton Beach in broader description). Key details: - Services: interventional and non-invasive cardiology, structural interventions, electrophysiology (AFib treatment) - Locations: Crestview main office (129 E Redstone Ave, Crestview, FL 32539); serves Destin and Fort Walton Beach, FL - Contact: info@okaloosaheart.com; main phone numbers available on site - Overview: Private medical practice, part of Okaloosa Heart & Vascular Center network, with a focus on cardiovascular care across multiple sites in Okaloosa County.
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach offers comprehensive cardiology services as part of a larger acute-care system. Key points relevant to Cardiology: - Advanced Primary Stroke Center with cardiovascular care capabilities - Open-heart surgery available - Dedicated cardiovascular services leadership (Director of Cardiovascular Services) and a full cardiovascular care team - Hospital features include ICU, imaging, diagnostics, and related specialties that support cardiac care - 267-bed facility with extensive emergency and surgical services, plus a Breast Center, NICU, and cancer/cancer care integration If you’re seeking cardiology specifics (procedures, specialists, or scheduling), I can pull out the exact cardiac programs and available specialists from the facility’s site.
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