Strange. I actually was wondering last night (before seeing this thread) which is the best hospital near SoWal -- Panama City or Destin? What do you think and why? Also, best dentist and best doctors/clinics to go to on or near 30A.
I've had a
lot of experience with Sacred Heart here in SanDestin, and can't say enough good things about them. Both of my parents passed away in the last two years and were treated there, and I had some minor surgery done there. We also have had great experiences with their doctor's group.
The billing/care issues I've had was with non-group doctors who, as you say, "stuck their head in the door". That's isn't SH's fault, the "specialists" pop up like weeds.
After dealing with major health care issues for the last couple of years of my parent's lives, I have learned to ask questions, ask them again, and then ask them till you get them answered. I ask every doctor's office right up front to figure out how much everything is going to cost. The office manager in my surgeon's office was wonderful about it. Obviously, in an emergency, that's not possible.
For emergency care, though, my money is still on SH. I've been to that emergency room, for everything from an animal bite to massive stroke, and the people there are caring and professional and the facility is top-notch.
