Dr. Rush Akin | Panama City, FL | Internist

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Rush Akin specializes in internal medicine with advanced training in cardiovascular disease, bringing over five decades of medical experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and have dedicated 52 years to practicing medicine. Rush Akin is fluent in English.

Rush Akin practices at multiple locations throughout Panama City, Florida, and maintains affiliations with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. They focus on treating conditions such as joint pain, knee discomfort, and mobility challenges. Their expertise includes physical therapy guidance, strength training programs, and specialized procedures like bursa aspiration. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Vitals.

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4.7

103 Ratings
52 years of experience
16 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
54 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations

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Knowledgeable, professional, and friendly - has time for his patients.

May 7th, 2017

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Dr. Akin was on time . He was very attentive and answered all my questions. He is very soft spoken and makes you feel much better about what is going on with your health. He checks all of the vital signs and suggests any improvements. Dr. Akin is an excellent physician. The staff is excellent also. How can you improve upon perfection ?

May 3rd, 2017

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Gets you in quick, has never taken me more than 10 minutes to see him. Spends time with you and answers your questions in an easily understandable manner. I have total confidence in him and have referred family to him.

March 18th, 2017

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Dr. Akin and his staff are very caring, helpful, and efficient! Usually, if you have an urgent health problem, they can see you the same day. My husband and I have trusted them with our health care for over thirty years.

March 15th, 2017

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Doctor Akin has been my primary physician for many years. I have always found him to be friendly and more than willing to take time answering my questions. His communication skills and application of common sense responses are excellent. Can't say enough good things about his Staff, who have been with him for many years

March 2nd, 2017

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very friendly and professional staff.

February 7th, 2017

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Very satisfied with Dr Akin as my physcian

January 24th, 2017

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Dr. Akin has been my primary doctor for over 30 years. He shows the utmost professionalism, spends as much time as I need, answers questions or concerns, has great bedside manner and never keeps you waiting for more than 10 minutes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him and have NEVER heard anyone say a negative thing about him.

January 6th, 2017

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Highly satisfied with my experiences at Dr. Akin's office and his staff. Always very friendly and accommadating to my needs They always handle anything that is needed .

January 6th, 2017

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Staff is always pleasant and very helpful.

December 19th, 2016

Gulf Coast Medical Center

229 Southwood DrPanama City, FL 32405

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center

449 W 23rd StPanama City, FL 32405

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

615 N Bonita AvePanama City, FL 32401


Dr. Rush Akin	Kerry L. Folkman, MSN, NP-C	Dr. Carey Connolly, DO	Dr. Peter Lyn, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (103 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (7 Ratings)	4.6 (7 Ratings)
52 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Panama City , FL	Brookline , MA	Boca Raton , FL	Jupiter , FL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Regis College	Med School: Nova Southeastern University	Med School: University Of The West Indies Faculty Of Medical Sciences Jamaica
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University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Thar Yahya Yasir Elbaage, MD
Hospital Medicine
46 Years Exp | Panama City, FL
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Dr. Martha Helene Sanford, MD
Hospital Medicine
29 Years Exp | Collierville, TN
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Dr. Robert Ray Lowe
Emergency Medicine
53 Years Exp | Panama City Beach, FL
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Dr. Scott John King, MD
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20 Years Exp | South Bend, IN
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Dr. Bethany Anna Gillman
Nurse Practitioner
| Panama City, FL
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Dr. Shardul Sunil Koppar, DO
Internal Medicine
10 Years Exp | Jupiter, FL
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Dr. Emma Lou Stoll, MD
Internal Medicine
27 Years Exp | Panama City, FL
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Dr. Masood Ahmad, MD
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Is Dr. Rush Akin accepting new patients?: Dr. Rush Akin has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Rush Akin affiliated with?: Dr. Rush Akin is affiliated with Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.
Where is Dr. Rush Akin's office located?: Dr. Rush Akin's office is located at 229 Southwood Dr, Panama City, FL, 32405.
Does Dr. Rush Akin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Rush Akin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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