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Dr. Michael Stickler, MD

Dr. Michael Stickler, MD

Dermatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Stickler, MD is a dermatologist in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stickler has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

82 Mack Bayou Loop Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Stickler specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Stickler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stickler

3.4
30 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
17%
17%
1 star
27%
27%

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Dr. Stickler and his staff are excellent. He shows genuine concern, explains things, answers questions, and truly cares whether you feel comfortable about what's happening. A doctor with these qualities is so rare in this area, I cannot think of another of this caliber. His staff is equally pleasant and professional. I recommend Dr. Stickler and his practice wholeheartedly. Thank you for taking care of my entire family for the past six years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John C – May 21, 2020
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Dr Stickler I refer to as a cut and run doctor pops in cuts and darts away leaving a PA to stitch. The lack of plastic surgery expertise has left me with huge scars . I react to everything from the stitch material, latex and antibiotics. Knowing this no suggestion is made to address how to make it heal better prior. When asked for the doctor to stitch at the end I was told he doesn’t do that because he is too busy and has a bad back. If I have to pay high fees I expect a doctor to complete the procedure not dart away and leave me with a PA. I’m looking for alternatives as i now have more to remove . We
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2020
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Friendly staff and Dr. Stickler removed my skin cancer from my forehead with this procedure called Mohs Surgery. I recommend his office and go I for regular checkups. Thanks Dr. Stickler
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Adams – Feb 17, 2020
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Doesn't listen and acted like he was doing me a favor. I saw him on 11/14/19; will never return to that office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 15, 2019
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I have been several times. Everytime, a PA or nurse always attends to me. The doctor only comes in occasionally and briefly when he does; however, I am billed Doctor rates. I find that it takes multiple visits to attend to a problem that other specialists in the area solve in one to two visits. I suspect this is due to the opportunity to keep billing patients. Then, when I needed the 3rd followup, all PA's and Doctor were on vacation at the same time. The staff does not seem happy at all. I went to another local specialisst who took care of my problem in one visit with a very simple solution in 45 minutes time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2019
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I recommend Dr. Stickler as an excellent diagnostician and skillful dermatologist in identifying and excising suspicious lesions or moles that are malignant or could become malignant. He saved my life by finding a mole that I never saw on my lower leg and removed it and it was a malignant melanoma in a very early stage and anyone with any lesion that is new or has changed in appearance, coloration, or shape around the edges should seek a dermatologist and I highly recommend Dr. Stickler for an evaluation. He will make you feel comfortable and will explain everything to you, step by step so you understand the disease and why he is doing what he does. His PA Kristi is excellent as well as she has seen my daughter for acne.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Tricia in Santa Rosa, FL – Jun 18, 2019
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PA took a biopsy and they told me that it was melanoma. I had surgery to remove the melanoma. I now have two big scars on my leg to remind me of this. I tried to file with cancer insurance and the insurance company would not pay. As I looked into it and got the paperwork that this office sent my insurance there was NO cancer. DO NOT GO HERE. If I could give zero stars I would.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2019
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Dr Stickler and his staff are top notch in every aspect of care. I have had several surgeries resulting from skin cancer diagnoses and I am completely satisfied with the results and very confident that Dr Stickler is the best in this area. He is MOH's certified which to me that means he can take care of you on site so the whole process is more efficient and faster. Because of the ongoing care I receive from Dermatology Specialists I have been cancer free for 4 years. Thank you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Cecelia in Destin, FL – Jul 23, 2018
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AWFUL--staff like robots--couple managed to force a smile. Person who escorted me to the “examining” room, stood with her back to me while she asked questions. Doctor was in with me for “maybe” 60 seconds--supposedly did a whole body search for skin problems. He stood a couple feet from me and “pointed” telling the nurse what to “keep an eye on”. I had a mole on my face; a PA came in who tried to be funny—acted like a clown. He cut the mole off my face and left without any words at all. No one t
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2018
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I am a patient of this practice out of necessity ONLY. They accept my insurance, and there aren’t many dermatologists to choose from in the area. I came to the area 10 years (from a larger metro area) with outstanding healthcare. Living in The FL panhandle, my experience with physicians has been disappointing, and Doctor Stickler is no exception. I recommend him for Botox, that is IT. I would need another block to elaborate on all the reasons why he leaves a LOT to be desired as a physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Dec 14, 2017
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Horrible! I went in 4 help. 1st they send in a 18 yr old nurse who wants to talk not the doc. Then the so called doctor stickler comes in and says I will look at your skin. I ask him 2 questions and he is already ready to leave. I said I have several other concerns listed. He leaves anyway. I made my appointment several weeks ago and won't even give me his full attention. He rushes me and no 1 else comes in. I don't trust him to focus on my procedure. This so called healthcare is a disgrace!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Panama City Beach, FL – Nov 30, 2017
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Dr. Stickler and his staff are so professional and caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Beverly J in Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Nov 21, 2017
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All was ok until i really had a problem and thats when I found out that they do not care at all what your issue is. Come in and pay the $200 appointment fee (you or your insurance) and he will give you 3 minutes of your time and nothing more. He will not look at other alternatives just continue therapies that have been tried before and failed. He's just in it for the money and his nurses have zero caring attitude. No respect.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Mary Ann in Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Oct 06, 2016
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Biopsied 2 locations on top of my head. Called and informed me I needed Mohs surgery on the 2 spots. Returning for the surgery 1 week later, he was not sure he had the exact location he had taken the biopsy from and made me sign a sheet so that I was verifying it was the same spot. (I had no idea and didn't like he asked me to do that). Also made remarks to me about how a local physicians assistant that I had seen before didn't like their commercial about seeing a "real doctor".
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Patient 1 in panama city, fl – Sep 26, 2016
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The best doctor out there for SPA . I get botox from him every 4 months and having it done at other places and very pleased with his expertise in this field. He is like an artist. He does a super job. Never had looked this good until I started coming to him for all my spa needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
19 others found this helpful
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Joanne Moseley in Panama City, FL – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

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Dr. Michael Stickler, MD is a dermatologist in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stickler has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2002. He...read more
  • Dermatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Florida / Shands Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 2002
  • West Virginia University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
  • Pennsylvania State University

    Undergraduate School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office82 Mack Bayou Loop Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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Office3 Racetrack Rd NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2
Office4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Ste 260 Atlanta, GA 30341
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Practice

Office12907 Panama City Beach Pkwy Panama City Beach, FL 32407
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

    7800 US Highway 98 W
    Miramar Beach, FL 32550
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

    615 N Bonita Ave
    Panama City, FL 32401
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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