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Dr. Bruce Josten, DO

Dr. Bruce Josten, DO

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce Josten, DO is a pediatrician in Panama City, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (24 reviews)

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2622 Jenks Ave Panama City, FL 32405
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Dr. Josten's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Josten

4.6
24 ratings, 8 with a written review
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GREAT DOCTOR & STAFF
Dr. Josten has been my primary care physician for over twenty years. He takes excellent care of his patients and is friendly, courteous and attentive, taking the time as is necessary to listen to my medical issues and properly diagnose them. He and his professional staff are EXCELLENT!
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
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Guy Tunnell – Nov 08, 2024
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One of a kind
Dr Josten truly cares about his patients.
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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DavidW – Sep 05, 2023
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The Best of the Best
I've been a patient of Dr. Bruce Josten since he retired from the USAF and opened his practice. There has never been another physician who has so passionately advocated for me and my health, who has sought out the best for me and also ensured that I am taken care of. Having experienced several pretty traumatic health scares early on in my life, he was there, following my care, fighting for me with specialists such as cardiologists and other professions, and making sure that I received the utmost care not only from he and his practice, but also from those specialists he recommended. Is the wait time long in his office? Maybe, but he also spends quite a bit of time with each of his patients. He CARES, and this is what is most important. His staff have always been friendly with me and always take care of the business side in a professional manner. I cannot say a single bad word about any of them. Dr. Josten and his staff are quite simply the best of the best.
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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Suzanne – Jun 09, 2023
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Best Family Doctor in Bay County. Most caring and concerned Doctor. His follow through with other doctors is perfect. Dr. Josten truly cares for his patients and goes to all means to find the best treatment for them. He has the best office staff that is just as caring as he is. I am so honored to be his patient
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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clara dracos – Aug 05, 2021
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Dr josten is very attentive and really listens to his patients which makes a difference and how you feel when you leave when you leave there you know that you have really gotten the best treatment that Panama City Florida has to offer
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
2 others found this helpful
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Diane – Aug 02, 2019
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Dr Josten has been my primary care doctor since moving to Panama City,Florida in 2013. He is thoughtful, thorough, with his diagnosis of whatever seems to be ailing me. He LISTENS to me. If there is something he cannot treat or feels i need further care, he refers me to the best fit for me! He is one of the most caring doctors i've met! i would highly recommend him i and his support staff in a heartbeat for your medical needs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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Care seems to have gone downhill in last few years. No respect for patients time.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Mary in Panama City, FL – Feb 04, 2017
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Dr. Josten is a very high energy and focused physician that cares about his patients. He is someone that will work harder than anyone to make sure that his patients are cared for.
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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Frank in Panama City, FL – Aug 12, 2016
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Dr. Bruce Josten, DO is a pediatrician in Panama City, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
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American Board of Family Medicine®
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Bruce Josten D.O.P.A.2622 Jenks Ave Panama City, FL 32405
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(850) 784-3621
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