Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is a medical facility located in Panama City, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ and America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
3% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gynecologic Procedures
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
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Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™
2023
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Palizzi
I would recommend Dr. Gregush for his calm, sincere, details of what to expect after surgery.
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Gregush
I felt like I was run through like cattle. Starting with the triage process. Dr came in. We talked 5 minutes He left to check on labs and never came back. Did not say if or when to come back Nurse came in like lighting did med refills and said see you in 6 months
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Khaja
Dr. Khama was very thorough and professional. He made sure I fully understood his treatment plan.
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Khaja
Very friendly staff. Dr. Mark was great at explaining my problem.
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Dekutoski
Location
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ascension Sacred Heart Bay located?
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is located at 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL 32401. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Ascension Sacred Heart Bay won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay has been awarded with Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ and America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ in the past two years.
Is Ascension Sacred Heart Bay highly rated with patients?
68% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Ascension Sacred Heart Bay score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Ascension Sacred Heart Bay profile..
How does Ascension Sacred Heart Bay rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Palizzi made me feel important and that should speak loudly to anyone reading this . He is the best Dr. I have ever been seen by and his staff so precious