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Dr. Chris Pappas, MD

Dr. Chris Pappas, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Chris Pappas, MD is a family medicine physician in Fort Walton Beach, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services of the Health Sciences in 1996. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 63 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (63 reviews)

Practice

319 Green Acres Rd # 101 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Telehealth available

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Dr. Pappas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pappas

4.7
63 ratings, 25 with a written review
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Highly-Qualified, Professional and Personable!
Dr. Pappas is an exceptional primary care physician. His no-nonsense approach to diagnosing and recommending treatment is refreshing. One of the best providers I've ever had the opportunity to visit. His support staff is also second to none.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Courtney Jordan – Feb 07, 2025
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Does not listen. Has his mind made up from the intake sheet. Always hurried. Less than thorough
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Scott – Mar 31, 2024
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one of the best doctors i have ever been. the office staff at magnolia medical center are awesome too. highly recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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terry mcgilton – Jun 03, 2021
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One of the best doctors I have ever had! He does not believe in sugar coating his advice. If something needs to be done, he will tell you and not beat around the bush. He is very friendly and caring. As a fellow Army Paratrooper Veteran, he understands the special issues associated with that type of service. He will always look for the underlying issue and not just treat the symptoms. I highly recommend him as your primary care physician. 5 stars are not enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Lance – Apr 22, 2021
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Always enjoy the visit.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2021
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I am a physician Chris Pappas is at the top of his field Knowledgeable, great personality. He practices during a very trying time to be in primary care. Very thoughtful and caring. Staff is 100% helpful. This situation is very rare- I feel blessed to have found these providers.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Barry R. MD – Dec 15, 2020
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I have lived many places and Dr. Pappas and his staff at Magnolia are simply the best I've seen. Both he and the staff care, are efficient, wise, dedicated, take their jobs seriously, and are simply fabulous at what they do. Very blessed to have been under their care. I have had to move away and it is so hard to find a physician and staff like this! Whenever I need to reach back for records they continue to treat me with the utmost care and respect. I wish I could take them with me where ever I go!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joan L Cook – Apr 23, 2020
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I don't know. Maybe I have been spoiled by my former Doctor, maybe not. Dr Pappas may be a very good Doctor, but for me not so much. I have come to expect a certain level of service that Dr. Pappas doesn't deliver (for me). When I told him my feet have been hurting for months, I expected him to at the very least look at them. His course if treatment was, walk it off. As it turns out, after going to a podiatrist I have a pretty bad case of arthritis in both feet. A few other concerns are he " doesn't " treat this or that but will refer you to a specialist in a heartbeat. If all I'm going to receive is a referral, I'll just cut out the middleman, make my own appointment and save the copays.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Shirtless Joe in Crestview, FL – Dec 06, 2019
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I wish I could leave him 10 stars! He paid close attention to my symptoms, listened to me attentively and guided me to do what I needed to. I had peculiar symptoms, but he never gave up and we found out the problem and I am alive today because of it. He truly cares about his patients. I ought to know...I am one. I am very thankful to Dr. Pappas and his amazing staff who always make me feel welcomed and cared for. His clinic is always clean and I appreciate that.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Bonita – Aug 01, 2019
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If you’re looking for a Dr. and nurses that care for health & well being, Dr. Chris Pappas and nurses Allison & Michelle are the ones. They give exemplary service to their patients. Dr. Pappas is always professional and has a great sense of humor. When you are concerned with a health problem, he starts asking a lot of questions to find the solution. He has a great back ground in medicine. He has served our country and helped many people. I highly recomend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Charline Jackson in Fort Walton Beach, FL – Dec 23, 2018
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5 Stars is just not enough! I can truly say that I owe my life to Dr Pappas and his ability to pick up on warning signs that were leading to a life changing(more like life ending) event. His exam determined that I was a very likely candidate for a major coronary event. He was able to connect me with Cardiologist that found out that I had 99% blockage & it wasn’t going to heal itself. Had a triple bypass 2 days later. If not for Dr Pappas - well who knows. To me,he’s the best! Every day is a gift
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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CJ McAllister in FWB, FL – Oct 26, 2018
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Dr. Pappas is incredibly easy to work with and his diet and general wellness instructions have thoroughly helped me with treating a long standing issue and generally improving my life. He is respectful and professional and the nurse staff who work with him are all fantastic. The best part is I'm comfortable from the minute I walk in the door till when I leave.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Joel in Fort Walton Beach, FL – Sep 16, 2018
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This has been the most professional doctors office I have ever been to. The staff is caring and knowledgeable. Dr pappas is the gold standard for doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Dave Reich – Aug 17, 2018
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Finally, a doctor that is listening to me and hearing all I say instead of jumping on the first thing I say. He is working with me and I don't feel like just person who complains. He, also, is working with us as a family. He believes what goes on in the family also affects our health. I am, at this point, so very pleased with his staff as well as his care for me and my husband.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Beth in Ft. Walton Beach – May 20, 2018
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Outstanding. Dr. Chris Pappas and his team at Magnolia Medical were outstanding in taking care of me. They needed to expedite evaluations and ensured my insurance company was in sync with all of the prescribed procedures. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and explains all of the medical jargon which anyone can understand. As a family physician, he is definitely focused on a health/wellness philosophy. Also, his two assistants, Michelle and Allison, were awesome with coordination.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2018
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I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Pappas all the time to friends. Dr. Pappas saved my life 2 different times now. It's not often you have a doctor that goes up and beyond the call of duty to help their patients any more. However, Dr. Pappas really does and has for me on more that 1 account. His bedside manor is patient and kind. Just what you would want as well in a great doctor. My family and I, Thank God often for bring Dr. Pappas into our lives as our family doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Danielle in Crestview, FL – Jan 16, 2018
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In my opinion and personal experience as a patient of DR Pappas his practice philosophy is exactly how he practices Medicine. I trust his judgement completely. He is a credit to the Medical Profession.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Martin J. Peuler, MD in Shalimar, FL – Dec 25, 2017
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I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Pappas & his nurses. Dr pappas helped me when I had emergency apendicitis, he recomended a surgeon all went well. I'm back to work doing fine. Thanks Doc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Gary Okonczak in Destin, FL – Feb 21, 2017
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I have to say that the doctor patient relationship that I have with Dr. Pappas is the best that I have had with any doctor. When I initially came to him I was a complete mess and have even gone through the death of my wife to cancer. He has been more than compassionate. He explained things in a way that is eazy to understand. I recomened him to everyone I know.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Theodore wilkerson in Ft Walton Beach, FL – Oct 19, 2016
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Chris has made the Doctor's requirement, for a healthy 60 y.o., a gentle and easy experience. He is always kind and compassionate, listens and hears, and never makes me feel he is rushed. I have not had a lot of trust in MDs in the past, but I trust Chris to keep me informed and aware of how I am doing and hope to have a very long relationship with this fine Physician. Thanks to the staff as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Rick B in Shalimar, Fl – Sep 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Welcome to the Magnolia Medical Clinic! I would like to take this opportunity to share my philosophy with you before we embark on this relationship. Yes, the contract between a patient and the physician is a relationship. There has to be mutual...read more

biography

Dr. Chris Pappas earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 1996. He completed residency in Family Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington in 2001.Dr. Pappas is on Medical Staff at Fort...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Uniformed Services Of The Health Sciences

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Martin Army Community Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Uniformed Services Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
Sports Medicine
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    Practice

    Magnolia Medical Clinic P.A.319 Green Acres Rd # 101 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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      • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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