HCA Florida Emerald Coast Orthopedic Specialists 120 R Jackson Boulevard, Panama City, FL 32407

"Tried for over two weeks to schedule knee cortisone shots. Am from out of state and my orthopedic doctor from home faxed a referral immediately since I was in discomfort. Finally after calling numerous times and even stopping at the office I was informed I could get an appointment mid April……almost 10 weeks after my initial contact! I had been informed by locals that health care in Panama City Beach sucked and it is apparently true. This would never have happened in my home state. Still in discomfort but will be back home before mid April. Don’t get sick in Panama City Beach!"

"I have been seeing Dr Clark for hip injections for bursitis. Had an appointment in October scheduled. Received a phone call the day before saying my appointment needed to be cancelled and that someone would be calling me to reschedule. I've called the office 3 times since then and message is taken, told someone would call me back. Crickets. Here it is January 3 months later and still nothing. I don't recommend this office at all if this is how they treat their patients!"

"The destruction of my left hip by AS was bad. Walking on it for a year didn’t help. Bottom line: Dr Dietrich gave me a new one. Scary but what a blessing. Pain was less almost immediately. Rehab has been a breeze without the pain I suffered with before. I look so forward to feeling ‘normal’ everyday and not in extreme pain - I am grateful to Emerald Coast Orthopedics, Dr Dietrich and Gulf Coast Hospital for putting me back together again! Dr D….. you are the greatest!"

"Dr Dietrich is nothing short of amazing. All my pre surgery appointments were great as I always felt welcome and everyone was friendly. Then doc just rebuilt my right ACL about 24 hours ago. I can honestly say that even to this moment, far past the nerve block wearing off, I have felt not one single ounce of legitimate pain. Yesterday I felt some tension, but it wasn't disturbing. Only been taking half the recommended pain pill dose because I'm always paranoid around pills. The only thing that can be said is that Dr Dietrich did the surgery so well that it just doesn't have a reason to hurt. So happy I chose this practice."

"I am very pleased with the process and the end results of my knee replacement surgery last year. When I heard Dr. Dietrich was opening a clinic here on Panama City beach I was so excited, because knowing that I was going to need another knee surgery soon, I felt relief and peace of mind knowing that I could depend on Dr. Dietrich again to help me through more surgeries hips and knee. My recovery from my first knee surgery was absolutely the best, I had no idea what to expect. Welcome back and Congratulations Dr Dietrich on your return and your new facility here in PCB. Thank you so very much for all you do for your patients! Linda Stephenson"