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Dr. Rush Akin, MD

Dr. Rush Akin, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Rush Akin, MD is an internist in Panama City, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 94 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (94 reviews)

Practice

229 Southwood Dr Panama City, FL 32405
Telehealth available
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Dr. Akin's Reviews

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4.9
94 ratings, 69 with a written review
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Great 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
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Jan 05, 2021
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Excellent,experienced care.
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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Allan – Jun 29, 2020
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Follow up
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
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Spurlin Roy – May 26, 2020
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Dr. Akin is a wonderful physician that I highly recommend.
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
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David C Conner – Mar 24, 2020
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Quality care at it's finest!
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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Powell Adams in Southport , FL – Feb 03, 2020
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As always, Dr Akin was prompt, courteous, and very informed. I could tell he had studied my blood work and was thorough in his explanation to me about what it meant. I love my 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
What could be improved
No results
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John – Dec 02, 2019
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It was Excellent. I am hoping Dr. Aiken will Accept my Son and his family as Patients!
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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John Hutt, Jr. ( 8/27/43 ) – Nov 04, 2019
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Dr. Akin is one of a kind. He is a great listener, a talented diagnostician, and a caring physician.
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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Panama City, FL – Jul 26, 2019
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My recent visit with Dr Akin was great. I have been a patient of Dr Akin for many years. He is an outstanding doctor who has seen me through medical situations that were serious. He has a wealth of knowledge and has guided me brilliantly through each one. He is kind, caring and a wonderful physician. Thanks for caring for me and my health for all these 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
What could be improved
No results
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Katie Zimpfer – Jul 14, 2019
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Dr Akin is very caring and takes the time to listen to his patients and address their needs. I would highly recommend Dr. Akin.
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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PANAMA CITY, – Apr 28, 2019
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Dr Akin is an excellent physician. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a doctor. He is “down to earth” and explains things so a lay person can understand.
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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Apr 22, 2019
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Dr. Akin and his staff have been taking care of my family and me for about 15 years. We have experienced nothing but the highest level of care. It is very clear that Dr. Akin and his staff are genuinely concerned about our health and they have demonstrated on many occasions that they will do whatever is necessary to be available, even with very short notice. I highly recommend Dr. Rush Akin.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R. Russell in Lynn Haven, FL – Mar 28, 2019
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The Best Doctor and staff in Panama City !
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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Charles in Panama City, FL – Feb 18, 2019
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Excellent physician who explains things clearly in terms you can easily understand and who does not make you feel rushed in and out.
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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Sam in FL, FL – Feb 11, 2019
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Dr Akin has been my Doctor for over 15 years. He is the best Doctor I have ever know.
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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Jim in Panama City , FL – Jan 28, 2019
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The finest General Practitioner in Bay County.
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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William B. Fenimore in Panama City, FL – Jan 18, 2019
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Dr. Akin and his kind staff have taken excellent care of me and my family for the last 25 years. Dr. Akin is a very experienced, caring scientist who knows his medicine and gets to know his patients to help solve their problems. Our Panama City is so very lucky to have such a fine physician.
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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Deborah Skipper in Panama City, FL – Dec 17, 2018
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Dr Akin has been our Family Doctor for over 23 years. We recommend him to anyone who needs a Great Family Physician
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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Mary Webb in Mexico Beach, FL – Jul 27, 2018
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I consider Dr. Akin a very competent doctor and a good friend as did my mother.
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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Lenora Holman in Panama City – May 26, 2018
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Dr. Akin does not give up until he figures out what your health problem. He is from the old school of doctors where they listen to their patients and take to heart what the patient says. Most of the younger doctors I have dealt with are really clueless in my opinion.
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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Lesley perdue in Chipley, FL – May 01, 2018
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biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Rush Akin, MD, earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama -Birmingham and completed internship and internal medicine residency training at Lloyd Noland Hospital in Fairland, Ala. He is...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974

  • Lloyd Noland Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1974

  • Huntington

    Undergraduate School, 1970
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HCA Florida Gulf Coast Primary Care229 Southwood Dr Panama City, FL 32405
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(850) 769-1462
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