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Dr. Rickey Viator, MD

Dr. Rickey Viator, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Rickey Viator, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and HCA Florida West Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

23 Mack Bayou Loop Ste 200 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 278-3920

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Viator specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Viator's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Viator

3.1

17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
47%
47%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
47%
47%

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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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Ayush – May 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Santa Rosa Beach – Dec 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Feb 18, 2017
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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
Helpful
Michelle in Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Dec 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary S in Gulf Shores, AL – Jun 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rickey Viator, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Office23 Mack Bayou Loop Ste 200 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

    7800 US Highway 98 W
    Miramar Beach, FL 32550
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • HCA Florida West Hospital

    8383 N Davis Hwy
    Pensacola, FL 32514
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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