Cardiology | HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Cardiology • Fort Walton Beach, FL
About
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.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
Fort Walton Beach, FL (Tri-County area)
Phone
(850)862-1111
PARA.HCARecordsRequestFL@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/fort-walton-destin-hospital/specialties/cardiology
Emergency Care
Accredited Chest Pain Center (American College of Cardiology)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Accredited chest pain center and recognized for clinical performance in cardiology
- Some staff members noted as professional, compassionate, and attentive
- Strong performance in hospital cleanliness compared to national averages
- High performing in specific heart and vascular surgical procedures]},ratingsMentioned:[{rating:{citations:,confidence:
Common complaints
- Reports of poor nurse and doctor communication
- Concerns regarding long wait times and overbooking in cardiology practices
- Patient complaints about rude staff and dismissive attitudes from providers
- Instances of alleged misdiagnosis and billing discrepancies
- Reports of lack of follow-up or clear communication after procedures
Synthesized 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
- HCA Florida Healthcare interventional cardiologist talks heart disease — Mar 6, 2026
- HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital earns top national heart surgery rating for fifth time — Nov 11, 2025
- New Expanded Space for HCA Florida Healthcare's Graduate Medical Education and Clinic - News — Jun 23, 2026
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin and Twin Cities Hospitals Celebrate Local Providers on National Doctors’ Day - News — Mar 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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