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Dr. Sanders McKee, MD

Dr. Sanders McKee, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Sanders McKee, MD is a family medicine physician in Panama City Beach, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St George's University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 89 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (89 reviews)

Practice

22901 Panama City Beach Pkwy Panama City Beach, FL 32413

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. McKee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKee

4.5
89 ratings, 39 with a written review
5 star
84%
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4 star
1%
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3 star
2%
2%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
8%
8%

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Dr Mkee
He was the best!! Sorry I had to find out about his passing on this site!! My thoughts and prayers to his family
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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Best Doctor
My husband and I began seeing Dr.Mckee when we moved here from North Ga in 2016 and I have to say he was our favorite Dr. Very compassionate, knowledgeable, took his time and was a Blessing in every way. I'm so sad to hear of his passing and praying for his loved ones. He will be missed greatly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 21, 2025
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The best Doctor I have ever known! I have been seeing Dr. McKee for over twenty years. He was very kind, knowledgeable, compassionate, caring, always had time to see me and talk through anything! I was just informed he died today. I’m am so sorry for his family and other patients! It’s a true loss for all that knew 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Patricia Towne – Apr 12, 2025
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I've been going to Dr. McKee for 10 years. He helped save my life when I had heart failure. I just found out that he has pancreatic cancer and was sent home for hospice. There will never be a doctor like him, he has the compasion of a Saint. I am glad he was in my life. God speed and bless his family
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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Charles Black – Apr 02, 2025
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Recommend
I have never had one complaint about Dr. McKee, I started going here and seeing his PA Evan until he wasn’t there, then Dr. McKee took over my health. He helped me get type 2 Diabetes under control and my thyroid. I lost 100 pounds. I go there when I’m sick, when I hurt my knee, for sleep apnea, adhd, and I love Dr. McKee! I need to know if I need to find another doctor or if the practice is closed permanently. I sure hope not! Can someone reach out? I just need some guidance because I’m going to be out of my meds in 2 weeks. The pharmacist at Publix said Dr. McKee was sick. I hope he is well and doing better. Normally you can get a next day appointment with this office so I am so confused as to why there’s no more information. Please help.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Jenefier Adams – Mar 30, 2025
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AMAZING Dr. (but Staff struggles)
Dr. McKee gets an enthusiastic five-star rating from all of us!! He has been taking care of our whole family for about 20 years and we truly appreciate his extensive knowledge, professional expertise and personal level of care. He's like a wonderful, trusted family friend to us all and his diagnoses are always insightful and spot-on! If only he could retain qualified staff to efficiently run his office up to the high standards of his professional care. Praying for his newest staff to live up to his stellar example.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Georgia Lee Ursprung – Jul 25, 2024
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Terrible staff
They don't return phone calls.Had an appointment for a referral to an orthopedic surgeon. Dr said referral will go out next day. After 12 days, still no referral.Totally frustrated. Numerous phone calls, no results. The office staff does not give a darn
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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L. E. – Jul 24, 2024
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Only if there are no other options
Dr. McKee was fine. I left his office very pleased with the visit. However, I needed to get a copy of the office visit notes for insurance coverage and have still not been able to get it. I have not even been able to speak to anybody in the office yet. After 4 or 5 attempts, the probability of ever getting the information is not very likely anymore. A doctor and his or her office must be a team in order to be effective. In this case the patient loses instead of the team.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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May 22, 2024
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RC
Good doctor. Terrible staff. Very hard to talk with anyone. Nobody returns your calls.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
14 others found this helpful
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Jul 26, 2023
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Best Doctor Ever
Dr. McKee is very knowledgeable and takes the time to teach you about your conditions. He has a very soothing personality and a good sense of humor. He’s very caring about your whole self, not just the problem at hand, and is truly compassionate. I couldn’t ask for a better person to take care of my health.
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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Susan Weeks – Aug 28, 2022
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Nice Doctor but Poor Management of his staff
My husband & I moved here in Oct. & began seeing Dr. McKee. I would say "he's a nice doctor"& gives you plenty of time, but he only takes sparce notes & either he or his staff fail 2 follow through on the issues discussed. When you call, you most always get a recording. You leave a message, & your call is not returned ; so you call again & again- Finally after leaving multiple messages, someone may call back. Don't bother trying 2 send an email. Dr. McKee made it perfectly clear that "he doesn't read emails because he is 2 busy". So the emails drop into a back hole! When you ask 2 have Dr. McKee call 2 answer a simple question the reply is, " Dr. McKee doesn't call patients; If you wish 2 speak 2 him you must make an appointment!" McKee is not connected 2 a portal where one can see details of the visit so you have no actual record of what was discussed unless you record the visit or take your own notes! Sitting in the office, the phone rings;no one answers- staff is chatting! Not Good!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 others found this helpful
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Patient – May 27, 2022
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So-so staff
Friendly and knowledgeable doctor with an unconcerned staff. Write an email, leave a message, and it goes into a black hole. They rarely call back, and always want to set up another appointment even if you just want a prescription refilled or have a question. I was told "Dr. McKee does not talk to patients on the telephone." You have to go through two sets of recorded messages just to leave a message, and you never know if it got through or not because they don't call back. Dr. McKee needs to get a better grip on these people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Patient – May 18, 2022
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Dr. McKee over-prescribes benzos with a remarkable regularity. I should have sought a second opinion ten years ago. Now I am battling a xanax addiction because a drug that should have been prescribed for less than six weeks, he regularly refilled for me every three months. Perhaps twenty years ago, this physician was current on psychopharmacology but he has fallen woefully behind. I regret the day I first came into his office and will never again recommend him. I wish he'd just retire. He's contributing to an epidemic and it's terrifying. Please do yourself a favor and someone else if you have mental health issues. This guy just Band-Aids the problems without ever really addressing the root problem. A good bedside manner and a calm disposition does not make up for these kinds of mistakes.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Longtime Patient – Sep 19, 2021
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Greatest bedside manner of any physician I’ve ever had. Feels like sitting down to discuss your health with a trusted friend or family member.
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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London Rodriguez – Aug 04, 2021
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Love the PA Chris, very happy with the care! Just wish the practice administration was patient centric. Not talking about staff, they are great. Plan on always getting a recorded Voice Mail system, leaving a message, and hoping your request is handled. If you're not available when they return a call. Repeat. Makes me feel like cattle being herded through.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Cattle – Jul 30, 2021
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Great doctor been going to him since 2014 I wouldn’t trust nobody else but him with my healthcare needs great bedside manner was there when my mom passed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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John F Derrenbacher – Jun 27, 2021
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Great doctor, horrible nurse. She doesn't call back after many attempts and is very rude when you finally get a hold of her. It's going on almost 3 weeks of calling and leaving messages for the information I need. It's too bad as I like the doctor but since you have to deal with such an inefficient staff it's not worth going. Plenty of other good doctors out there and not worth the hassle to put up with this behavior.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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May 19, 2021
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Excellent physician. Always courteous genuinely is concerned about improving your Health. I have been a patient for approximately 4 years.
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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Mar 24, 2021
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I love going there. Do not rush and take the time with me . I see his PA and he’s great also. I highly recommend them.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen Lee – Mar 11, 2021
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Outstanding Dr and staff.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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Reese Chapman – Oct 24, 2020
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Dr. Sanders McKee, MD is a family medicine physician in Panama City Beach, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St George's University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. He is accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • St George's University

    Medical School, 1986
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Locations

Practice

Office22901 Panama City Beach Pkwy Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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Practice

Emerald Coast Family Medicine22606 Panama City Beach Pkwy Panama City Beach, FL 32413
2

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

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    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
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

    615 N Bonita Ave
    Panama City, FL 32401
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    1% lower than the national average

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