Gastroenterologists Near Me in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Gastroenterology • Fort Walton Beach, FL
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
417a Racetrack Rd NW Ste 2 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone
(850) 863-5990
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 4.5/5 (44 reviews) (44)
- Healthgrades: 4.7/5 (15 reviews) (15)
- Healthgrades: 4.0/5 (12 reviews) (12)
- Vitals: 4.6/5 (19 reviews) (19)
- Vitals: 3.6/5 (N/A)
- Vitals: 3.5/5 (N/A)
- Vitals: 4.1/5 (N/A)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as competent, thorough, and knowledgeable
- Appreciation for good bedside manner and doctors who listen effectively
- Positive outcomes from medical procedures such as colonoscopies and polyp removals
- Staff sometimes described as kind and helpful
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding rude, incompetent, or difficult-to-reach office staff
- Reports of long wait times for appointments or call-backs
- Complaints regarding poor bedside manner or lack of communication from the doctor
- Frustration with not being able to speak directly with the physician or being seen only by mid-level providers
"He takes all the time required to explain... is the situation and the... of action. The whole staff is very kind and always... excellent service."
— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. Oral James"Unfortunately, his front office staff is very incompetent. Trying to get a call back in a timely manner won't happen..."
— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. Charles Mark Riggenbach"Never a return call...a joke of an office. Please, if you need help go elsewhere."
— Vitals patient review of Dr. Christopher D. AbrasleySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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