About Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital is a privately owned acute care hospital in Fort Walton Beach, FL, serving Okaloosa County and the surrounding Fort Walton Beach community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Fort Walton Beach can seek immediate care at Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Fort Walton Beach area.
When choosing a hospital in Fort Walton Beach, FL, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Mortality
Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Lincoln Jimenez, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Zachary Taylor, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Adam Hargis, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Heather Brock, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Alexis Gates, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Baxter Tharin, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Jean-luc Delafontaine, MD
Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Brittany Grimes, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Peter Shih, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Myung Choi, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. John Dali, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Julie Staats, DO
Family Practice
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Dr. Kara Hyman, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Mauri Lunderman, MD
General Surgery
Dr. David Fisher, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Dominique Mesidor, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Shawn Hughes, DO
Pain Management
Dr. John Martin, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Catherine Hanna, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Emily Herman
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital?
Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital?
Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Hca Florida Fort Walton-destin Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·