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Dr. Mark Awantang, MD

Dr. Mark Awantang, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Awantang, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Panama City, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Awantang has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Locations

Southern Orthopedic Specialists

Southern Orthopedic Specialists1827 Harrison Ave Unit 2 Panama City, FL 32405
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Awantang specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Awantang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Awantang

3.8

28 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Susan A – Mar 28, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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D Mellies – Dec 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Renee Johnson – Jul 08, 2023
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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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Jun 08, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2023
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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
Helpful
Sep 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
George Suggs – Sep 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paige Parrott – Jan 26, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sheila wilson in panama City. , FL – Apr 15, 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
5 people found this helpful
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A.M. in Panama City Beach, FL – Sep 24, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Panama City, FL – Jul 10, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Panama City, FL – Jan 30, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Jeanne L in Chipley FL – Nov 22, 2016
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care philosophy

n accordance with our philosophy-- that each patient needs thoughtful, timely intervention to minimize complications, speed recovery and to return the patient to maximum functional capability--our team of providers is available for immediate evaluation and treatment no matter what time, day or night, the injury might occur.

biography

Fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon Dr. Mark Awantang is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Awantang is the only...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Alabama - Birmingham Al

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Howard University Hospital - Washington Dc

    Residency Hospital
  • Howard University Hospital - Washington Dc

    Internship Hospital
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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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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