HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a medical facility located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Surgical Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
5% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™
2023
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Nguyen
I appreciate everyone there having to deal with all the hollering and ruckus going on while having my ankle rewrapped. I was screaming and using a little foul language because of the pain but they managed to still find a way to make it happen and for that I thank you and at the same time apologize!...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Warner
Everything about my experience with Dr Dekutoski and his staff was wonderful. They were professional and helpful, and I can't believe how easy they made the whole process. I just want to thank all of them for their help.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Dekutoski
Dr. Bawa is wonderful at performing aesthetic procedures! He takes his time to explain everything and has the knowledge required to determine if a procedure will work for you. He and his staff are also very friendly and inviting!! I love going here!
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Bawa
We just moved to the area a year ago and he was recommended as a cardiologist. He took me in, scheduled appropriate tests and discovered a problem I didn't know I had. Dr Al-Dehneh simplified my meds and got me onto meds with considerable less side effects. Great office staff and available all over...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Al-Dehneh
Location
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital located?
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is located at 1000 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, Surgical Care Excellence Award™, and 3 more in the past two years.
Is HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital profile..
How does HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Nguyen is extremely professional, knowledgeable and respectful. He makes every appointment a pleasant experience. His NP, Susan, successfully treated my tendonitis. The office staff is efficient in all regards. We can’t thank you enough!