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Dr. Michael W Taylor, MD

Dr. Michael W Taylor, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael W Taylor, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Walton Beach, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Locations

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Pediatric Surgery - Fort Walton Beach

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Pediatric Surgery - Fort Walton Beach320 Racetrack Rd NW Ste 100A2 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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HCA Florida Gulf Coast Pediatric Surgery - Panama City

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Pediatric Surgery - Panama City2202 State Ave Ste 207 Panama City, FL 32405
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Taylor is affiliated with HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital Fort Walton Beach, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Taylor specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Taylor's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Taylor

4.5
40 ratings, 13 with a written review
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1 star
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He and his staff are amazing! Best experience I’ve ever had with a dr visit!!
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
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Danielle – Aug 27, 2021
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I took my 7 week old in for a consultation with Dr Taylor in March 2021 for a tongue and lip tie revision. I already had her examined by another specialist, but wanted a second opinion. Dr Taylor felt it was absolutely necessary to fully sedate my newborn in order to have the lip and tongue tie revision done. We decided against having the procedure done with him and saw another specialist that had much better technology in the office. It was very evident his staff was inexperienced, as the “nurse” that helped us did not even have a clean room or know how to work the baby scale. It is important to note that he charges $400 for a consultation that lasts about 4 minutes. Do not take your children this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jul 15, 2021
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Great doc. Professional and courteous and did a great job taking care of my son. High confidence!
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
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Jun 03, 2019
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Thank you ever so much for all the care you have given our boys over the years. We appreciate you so much!
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
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Sonja Barber in Panama City, FL – Apr 29, 2019
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Everyone was very nice and friendly! The wait time wasn’t that long. Dr.Taylor was very nice and informative.
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
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Mar 05, 2019
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Finally offered the medical care our son needed; was very kind, straight-forward, and considerate of our situation. Took great care of my little guy.
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
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Victoria in Panama City, FL – Dec 04, 2018
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Dr. Taylor is very patient, sincere, kind, and has a quietness to him that made my 1 year old very calm during out consultation. Anytime someone asks for a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Taylor is my first thought.
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
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Melanie in Panama City, FL – May 29, 2018
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Dr Taylor is absolutely amazing! He takes the time to explain things to you in a way that you'll understand. No fancy dr lingo. He's caring, and you can tell he loves his career and his patients. The staff is always friendly and smiling, they are very helpful as well. They answer your questions no matter how crazy they are, with a smile on their face. No long waiting times, I've never sat in the waiting room longer than 10 minutes. If you're looking for a caring office then go with Dr Taylor!!!
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
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Mrs. Campbell in Panama City, FL – Nov 06, 2017
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We had an emergency pediatric surgery fall upon our family on a beach trip for Florida. Dr. Taylor went out of his way to visit with us pre-op, comfort us and give us confidence in his process, and take amazing care of our little baby. He is a blessing.
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
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Dallas, TX – Aug 16, 2017
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Dr. Taylor is the best. Explains everything so you can understand things. He always greets you with a hand shake. My daughter thinks he's the best. Karen Lee
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
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Karen Patrick Lee in Panama City, FL – Jun 27, 2017
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Dr. Taylor is the best doctor EVER. He takes time to explain things. He has taken great care of my special needs daughter. I would highly recommend him to anyone!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jackie Collins in Wewa, FL – May 19, 2017
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My son had his tongue tie clipped last year. We were referred by his normal doctor just to fix this issue. It was fixed, so I'm not going to complain about his skills, but I will not return to a doctor that is not up to date on infant care. My son is intact, and this guy tried to retract him without even saying a thing. This guy needs to learn about proper intact care. And why did he go for his penis when we're there for a TONGUE TIE?! Seriously, Dr Taylor needs to really get his mind in check.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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DD Morgan in Panama City – Jan 31, 2016
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This doctor is amazing! I read a comment below about how he supposedly pushes circumcision. That was the complete opposite of my experience with him. He explained all of the risks thoroughly, and allowed me to make my own choice. In the end, we decided not to do it, and he completely respected that. He is a great surgeon, and his bedside manner is wonderful. He went above and beyond in his follow up care of my child, and my child adores him. Excellent Doctor
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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He respected my wishes in Panama City, Floridia – Jan 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Committed to the care and improvement of human life.

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Michael Taylor, MD, is a Fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon. His experience and qualifications help lead a team of healthcare professionals in pediatric and general surgery services for Greater Panama City.
  • General Surgery

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  • Miami Children's Hospital - Miami Fl

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Health University - Savannah Ga

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Florida - Shands - Gainesville Fl

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • University of Florida College of Medicine Graduate with Honors in Research, 1998

  • University of Florida College of Medicine Dr. Robert R Donahoe Memorial General Surgery Award, 1998

  • Carl R Boyd, MD, Resident Surgeio of the Year, 2003

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

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

    1000 Mar Walt Dr
    Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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