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Dr. Walter Rustmann, DO

Dr. Walter Rustmann, DO

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. Walter Rustmann, DO is a pulmonologist in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

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

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Rustmann specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Rustmann's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rustmann

3.5

8 ratings, 3 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
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Jun 19, 2024
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Jul 14, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Walter Rustmann earned his medical degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. He completed residency in Internal Medicine at Keesler USAF Medical Center in 1998. Dr. Rustmann is on Medical Staff at Fort Walton...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • Willford Hall Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Keesler Usaf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Keesler Usaf Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Des Moines University

    Medical School
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    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.

    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

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