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Dr. Yvette Novak, MD

Dr. Yvette Novak, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Yvette Novak, MD is an internist in Destin, FL. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (24 reviews)
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Dr. Novak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Novak

4.3

24 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
4%
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Elena Teckner – Nov 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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LUKASZ – Aug 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 11, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Nov 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Sharon Wood in Freeport – Jun 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Barbara N. Clark in Erie, Colorado – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ponchatoula, LA – Oct 04, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denise in Miramar Beach, FL – Aug 06, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Paula M Coleman in Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Jan 23, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

"My patients are my family and my family is my life."

biography

Dr. Yvette Novak earned her medical degree from Comensius University in Slovakia in 1972. She completed residency in Internal Medicine at State Hospital in Massachusetts in 1980.Dr. Novak is on Medical Staff at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and specializes in Internal Medicine.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Westborough State Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Comensius University

    Internship Hospital
  • Comensius University

    Medical School
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  • Russian

Patient Favorite Award

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

      1000 Mar Walt Dr
      Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      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)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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