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Dr. James Talkington, MD

Dr. James Talkington, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. James Talkington, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Panama City, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 142 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (142 reviews)

Locations

Florida Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics PA

Florida Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics PA2428 Jenks Ave Panama City, FL 32405
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Talkington specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Talkington's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Talkington

4.7

142 ratings, 82 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Leigh Thompson – Aug 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Chris Musto – Jul 17, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Brenda Rutherford – Feb 08, 2021
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sherrie Canaday – Jan 27, 2021
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bob Sombathy – Dec 01, 2020
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Eugene H Bay Jr – Aug 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bill Lloyd – Jul 29, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Cami Brown Smith – Jul 22, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
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Jonathan Pressly – Jul 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gina – May 07, 2020
Hey Gina, hope your shoulder is feeling well and...Read More
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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John Mc – Apr 20, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Jacob – Dec 04, 2019
Hey Jacob, glad to hear it. Thanks for the...Read More
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Fred W. (Panama City) – Oct 19, 2019
Hey Fred, we are so glad you had a good...Read More
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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JM in Panama City Beach – Jun 06, 2019
Thank you for the kind review, we are glad that...Read More
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Bill Hargaray in Lynn Haven, FL – Apr 02, 2019
Hey Bill, we are so glad to hear that you had a...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
So glad to hear that you had a good experience...Read More
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Daphne watts – Mar 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Art Pearce in Panama City, FL – Feb 11, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
RPG in Panama, FL – Jan 23, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Whether you are an elite athlete or returning to the work place, we use the most advanced techniques available. Dr. Talkington takes a personal approach to each patient.

biography

Dr. Talkington founded Florida Sportsmedicine and Orthopedics, P.A. in 1989, just a few years after completing his medical training. Dr. Talkington graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1980, graduating with honors...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Chicago Chicago Il

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Hospital Jacksonville Fl

    Residency Hospital
  • University Hospital Jacksonville Fl

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Goodpasture Award for Paathology

  • Magna Cum Laude-University of Mississippi Medical School, 1981

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St
    Panama City, FL 32405
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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