American Medical Group Florida 2026: Doctors & Locations

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Florida Panhandle specialist guide · Locations, doctors and patient steps

Choose the Correct American Medical Group Specialist Before You Call or Travel

American Medical Group is a Florida Panhandle specialist network with offices across Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City and Pensacola. Its departments include allergy and immunology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology and rheumatology.

The network does not operate like one ordinary primary-care clinic. Each specialty may have its own address, direct phone number, website, registration process and patient login. This guide explains those differences so patients can reach the correct department on the first attempt.

Find an AMG specialist Check live locations Choose your department
Call 911 for an emergency. Do not wait for a specialty-office callback or portal message for severe breathing difficulty, chest pressure, stroke warning signs, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, a severe allergic reaction or another potentially life-threatening condition.
Confirm the organization before sharing medical information. This page covers the Florida practice using AmericanMedGrp.com. American Medical Group, Inc. in Hobbs and Carlsbad, New Mexico, is a separate walk-in and primary-care organization. AMGA is a national professional association rather than a patient clinic.
Coverage area

Five Florida Panhandle communities.

Specialties

Seven major specialty departments.

Typical hours

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Main phone

850-862-3979

Information checked

August 1, 2026.

Start with the right specialty

Which American Medical Group department should you contact?

SYMPTOM OR CONDITION You know the body system involved

Choose neurology for brain, nerve or movement concerns; pulmonology for lung or sleep-related conditions; gastroenterology for digestive concerns; and podiatry for the foot or ankle.

Best first step: call the specialty office and describe the reason for the visit without trying to diagnose the condition yourself.
INFECTION OR INFUSION You need complex infection care

Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases evaluates complicated infections and also offers wound care, outpatient infusion, travel-health services and an on-site pharmacy at selected locations.

Ask whether the visit is a clinic consultation, infusion appointment, wound-care visit or travel-medicine appointment.
AUTOIMMUNE OR ALLERGY You need immune-system expertise

Rheumatology manages inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, while allergy and immunology evaluates allergic disease, asthma and immune-system conditions.

Bring previous laboratory work, imaging, medication history and records from earlier specialists when available.
Fast routing rule: Match the medical need to the specialty first, then choose the location. Do not choose a building only because it is closest; that office may not contain the department you need.

Go directly to the patient task you need

The key information is included inside this page. Official portals are reserved for the final live action.

Avoid the wrong clinic

Three organizations can appear under similar American Medical Group searches

American Medical Group Florida

A specialty network serving the Florida Panhandle. Its main specialties include infectious disease, podiatry, rheumatology, allergy, gastroenterology, neurology and pulmonology.

American Medical Group, Inc. New Mexico

A separate organization with walk-in and primary-care clinics in Hobbs and Carlsbad. Its portal, providers, services and phone numbers are not connected to the Florida network.

American Medical Group Association

A national healthcare-industry membership organization commonly abbreviated AMGA. It is not a clinic for booking individual patient appointments.

Identity check: Florida appointment information should show a Florida city, an 850 area-code number and one of the AMG specialty brands listed in this guide.
Specialty addresses matter

American Medical Group Florida locations and direct phone numbers

AMG specialty clinics published by the official location directory
Specialty City and address Phone Published hours
Infectious Diseases 351 N. Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL 32536 850-862-3979, option 2 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Infectious Diseases 137 Crystal Beach Drive, Building B, Destin, FL 32541 850-807-4388 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Infectious Diseases 917 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-862-3979, option 1 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Infectious Diseases 1710 Lisenby Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405 850-807-4420 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Infectious Diseases 1921 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32514 850-999-5837 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Podiatry 351 N. Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL 32536 850-855-4048 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Podiatry 137 Crystal Beach Drive, Destin, FL 32541 850-855-4048 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Podiatry 1326 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-855-4048 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Podiatry 1710 Lisenby Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405 850-807-4420 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rheumatology 137 Crystal Beach Drive, Building B, Destin, FL 32541 850-807-4388 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Allergy & Immunology 1710 Lisenby Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405 850-999-5837 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Gastroenterology 1326 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-601-8177 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pulmonology 1025 Beal Parkway NW, Suite A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-374-8220 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Neurology 1025 Beal Parkway, Suite C, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 850-374-3806 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fort Walton Beach has several AMG addresses. Infectious disease is at Mar Walt Drive, gastroenterology and podiatry are listed on Lewis Turner Boulevard, and neurology and pulmonology are on Beal Parkway in different suites.
Local navigation shortcuts

Which specialties are available in each Florida Panhandle city?

Fort Walton Beach
  • Infectious diseases and infusion
  • Gastroenterology
  • Neurology
  • Podiatry
  • Pulmonology and sleep-related care
  • Corporate office and pharmacy-related services
Destin
  • Infectious diseases
  • Infusion services
  • Podiatry
  • Rheumatology
Panama City
  • Allergy and immunology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Infusion and wound care
  • Podiatry
Crestview
  • Infectious diseases
  • Infusion services
  • Podiatry
Pensacola
  • Infectious diseases
  • Infusion services
  • Allergy and immunology availability should be confirmed live
Before driving
  • Confirm provider
  • Confirm building and suite
  • Confirm office versus infusion hours
  • Ask whether records or authorization arrived
Local tip: Destin’s Crystal Beach Drive address contains multiple AMG services. Ask for the building, suite and department rather than relying only on the street address.
Plain-English service guide

What each American Medical Group specialty treats

Specialty, common concerns and useful preparation
Specialty Conditions and services listed What to prepare
Infectious Diseases Complicated bacterial and viral infections, MRSA, tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis C, travel medicine, tropical disease, and infections involving skin, lungs, kidneys, bones, blood or wounds. Culture results, hospital discharge papers, antimicrobial history, imaging and a list of current antibiotics.
Podiatry Bunions, heel pain, hammertoes, sports injuries, ingrown nails, nail fungus, flat feet, plantar warts, fractures and diabetic foot care. Shoes normally worn, previous imaging, diabetes information and a timeline of pain or injury.
Rheumatology Rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren syndrome, inflammatory muscle disorders, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia. Prior autoimmune laboratory results, imaging, medication failures and photographs of intermittent swelling or rash.
Allergy & Immunology Seasonal allergies, asthma, allergic conditions and more complex immune-system disorders. Trigger history, inhaler list, earlier allergy tests and details of severe reactions.
Gastroenterology Digestive symptoms, chronic gastrointestinal conditions, screening and specialty evaluation. Previous endoscopy or colonoscopy reports, medication list, abdominal imaging and symptom pattern.
Neurology Migraines, cluster headaches, seizures, epilepsy, neuropathy, stroke, movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, memory concerns and nerve or muscle testing. Imaging discs and reports, seizure or headache diary, medication history and prior EEG, EMG or nerve-conduction results.
Pulmonology Asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, chronic breathing concerns, pulmonary nodules and advanced bronchoscopy evaluation. Chest imaging, pulmonary-function results, inhaler list, CPAP information and smoking or exposure history.
Do not self-select a procedure. Describe the symptoms and records you already have. The specialist should decide whether consultation, laboratory testing, imaging, infusion, endoscopy, nerve testing or another procedure is appropriate.
Directory snapshot

American Medical Group doctors and advanced-practice providers

The official directory lists physicians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across the AMG specialty network. Availability changes, so confirm that the selected clinician is currently scheduling at the location you need.

Infectious-disease clinicians listed
  • Michael Tablang, M.D. — Crestview
  • Fernando D. Segovia, M.D. — Fort Walton Beach
  • Jeffrey Lin, D.O. — Fort Walton Beach
  • Gary A. Bergen, M.D. — Fort Walton Beach
  • L. Silvia Muñoz-Price, M.D., Ph.D. — Destin
  • Scott E. Rojas, M.D. — Panama City
  • Ray Halstead, APRN, FNP-C — Pensacola
  • Crystal McVay, APRN — Panama City wound care
Podiatry clinicians listed
  • Francia T. Squatrito, D.P.M.
  • Thomas A. Fusco, D.P.M.
  • Robert J. White, D.P.M.
  • Danika Anderson, D.P.M.
  • Travis Anderson, D.P.M.
Rheumatology and allergy
  • Alvin F. Wells, M.D., Ph.D. — Rheumatology
  • Emily Towery, MSN, AGNP-C — Rheumatology
  • Sean J. Hess, D.O. — Allergy and Immunology
Gastroenterology and neurology
  • Twan Phanijphand, D.O. — Gastroenterology
  • Christopher D. Abrasley, M.D. — Gastroenterology
  • Ivey Davis, APRN, FNP-C — Gastroenterology
  • Fred E. Aubert Jr., M.D. — Neurology
  • Sherri Barton, APRN, FNP-C — Neurology
Pulmonology clinicians listed
  • John Chaney, M.D., FCCP
  • Luke Yuhico, M.D.
  • Walter Rustmann, D.O.
  • Peter Shih, M.D., FCCP
  • Poorita Mitra Singh, APRN
Names marked as upcoming

Some official directory entries are marked “coming soon” or show a future start month. Confirm that the clinician has begun scheduling before selecting a location or changing an existing referral.

Check the live provider directory
Appointment workflow

How to schedule with the correct American Medical Group office

Identify the specialty Choose the department based on the condition being evaluated or the instructions from the referring clinician.
Select the provider and city A doctor may practice only at one location or may rotate between several offices.
Call the specialty’s direct number Do not assume that the general Fort Walton Beach number schedules every AMG service.
State whether you are a new patient New-patient visits may require registration, outside records and a longer appointment slot.
Read the complete insurance product Include the network, HMO, PPO, Medicare Advantage, marketplace or employer-plan wording printed on the card.
Ask about referral and authorization Even when a medical office says no referral is needed, the insurance plan may require one before it pays.
Confirm records and test results Ask which records are necessary and whether they must arrive before scheduling or simply before the appointment.
Write down the complete destination Save the city, street address, building, suite, provider name, arrival time and direct phone number.
Appointment call script
“I need a new-patient appointment for [condition or symptom]. I was referred to [specialty or provider]. My insurance is [complete plan and network]. Is this provider accepting patients with my plan? Do I need a referral, prior authorization or records before scheduling? Which city, building and suite should I use?”
Prepare before arrival

American Medical Group new-patient checklist

The infectious-disease registration page provides a useful preparation standard for AMG patients. Individual departments may request additional specialty-specific forms.

Photo identification
Current health-insurance card
Secondary insurance information when applicable
Complete list of all medicines and supplements
Medication allergies and past reactions
Written questions and concerns
Relevant records from other physicians
Recent laboratory and imaging reports
Referral and authorization information
Name and contact information for your pharmacy

Records that are especially useful by specialty

ID
Infectious disease

Culture reports, hospital notes, antibiotic history, wound records and recent imaging.

LUNG
Pulmonology

Chest CT or X-ray reports, pulmonary-function tests, inhalers and CPAP details.

NEURO
Neurology

MRI or CT reports, EEG or EMG results, symptom diary and medication history.

GI
Gastroenterology

Earlier scopes, pathology, abdominal imaging and relevant laboratory results.

RHEUM
Rheumatology

Autoimmune tests, joint imaging and a record of medicines that were ineffective or poorly tolerated.

FOOT
Podiatry

Foot or ankle imaging, prior procedures, wound history and diabetes information.

Open the official Start of Care form
Medical access versus insurance payment

Do you need a referral to see an AMG specialist?

What the medical office may allow

The official infectious-disease and rheumatology pages state that clinic consultations may be scheduled without a physician referral.

What the insurer may require

An HMO, Medicare Advantage plan or another managed-care product may require a referral or authorization before it covers the visit, infusion, testing or procedure.

“No referral needed” does not always mean “insurance will pay without approval.” Verify both the medical office’s scheduling rule and the insurance plan’s payment rule.
Referral-verification script
“Your office says I may schedule without a referral. My insurance is [plan]. Can you confirm whether you require an order for medical reasons, and should I separately ask my insurer for a referral or prior authorization before the visit?”
Prevent an avoidable bill

How to verify American Medical Group insurance coverage

AMG specialty pages state that most insurance plans are accepted, but the group does not publish one detailed list covering every provider, department and service.

Verify the individual clinician Ask about the doctor or advanced-practice provider—not only the American Medical Group name.
Verify the exact location A provider may be contracted at one site while a different facility or service has separate network status.
Verify the planned service Consultation, diagnostic testing, infusion, pharmacy services, surgery and facility charges may follow different benefits.
Ask about prior authorization Infusion medicines, biologic therapies, imaging, procedures and specialty drugs often require approval before treatment.
Ask about separate bills A patient may receive charges from the physician, facility, laboratory, imaging company, pharmacy or outside pathology service.
Save the verification details Record the representative name, date, call-reference number and exact services discussed.
Insurance call script
“Please verify [provider] at [exact address] for [consultation, infusion, test or procedure]. Is the provider and location in network? Is authorization required? Are the medication, laboratory, imaging, pharmacy or facility charges processed separately?”
Infectious-disease patient accounts

850-374-3066

nicole@idheroes.com

Use for insurance and account questions connected to Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases.

Other AMG specialties

Call the specialty’s direct office number and ask for the billing or patient-account contact assigned to that department.

Portal access is department-specific

How the American Medical Group patient login works

There is no single group-wide portal published on the main AMG website. Do not assume one login automatically contains records from every AMG specialty.
Infectious-disease patients

Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases links to an RXNT patient login. Use the login connected to the email or invitation associated with that clinic’s record.

Other specialty patients

Use the portal, phone line or communication method provided by gastroenterology, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology or allergy staff.

The portal has no results Confirm that the test was ordered and completed under the same specialty account.
You have more than one AMG specialist Ask whether each department maintains a separate electronic record or login.
Your email changed Call the specialty office and verify the contact information attached to the account.
You need urgent medical advice Call the treating office. Do not wait for a routine portal message to be reviewed.
Open infectious-disease RXNT login Review infectious-disease registration
Outpatient treatment support

American Medical Group infusion and wound-care services

Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases and AMG Rheumatology describe outpatient infusion centers with oversight from physicians, nurses and pharmacists. The infectious-disease location directory states that infusion clinics are open 365 days a year.

IV
Medication delivery

Some antibiotics, biologic medicines and other therapies must be administered through an intravenous line rather than taken by mouth.

OBS
Clinical monitoring

Staff monitor the treatment, infusion site, symptoms and potential reactions according to the prescribed therapy.

365
Year-round continuity

Weekend or holiday treatment may be necessary when a prescribed medicine must follow a continuous schedule.

Before the first infusion

Confirm the medication order
Confirm insurance authorization
Ask whether laboratory testing is required
Report allergies and earlier infusion reactions
Ask how long the appointment normally takes
Confirm weekend or holiday arrival instructions
Ask whether food, water or medicines are restricted
Save the after-hours contact process
Office hours and infusion hours are not necessarily the same. A location may list weekday clinic hours while scheduled infusion treatment continues on weekends or holidays.
Convenience services

Synergy Pharmacy, travel vaccines and infection support

Synergy Pharmacy

The infectious-disease network operates a retail outpatient pharmacy at its Fort Walton Beach location. It works with insurance like a community pharmacy and may fill prescribed medicines before the patient leaves.

Travel medicine

AMG infectious-disease clinicians provide international-travel preparation, including indicated vaccines, preventive medicines and education about travel-related health risks.

Wound care

The wound-care team works with infectious-disease clinicians to evaluate infection, support healing and coordinate treatment for complicated wounds.

Travel-clinic preparation

Destination countries and cities
Departure and return dates
Type of travel and planned activities
Vaccination history
Medication and allergy list
Pregnancy, immune or chronic-health considerations
Schedule travel care early. Some vaccine series require more than one dose, and the body may need time to develop protection before departure.
Access and transfer your chart

How to request American Medical Group medical records

Because AMG consists of several specialty departments, send the request to the clinic that created or maintains the record. A corporate address may not be the fastest destination for records held by another specialty office.

Identify the record holder Determine whether the chart is held by infectious disease, podiatry, rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonology or allergy and immunology.
Use the patient’s legal information Include the full name, date of birth, current contact information and earlier name when relevant.
Select the date range Request the period needed instead of the entire chart when only recent specialist information is required.
Name the specific documents Examples include consultation notes, laboratory results, imaging reports, infusion records, medication history or procedure reports.
Provide the recipient information Include the receiving physician, practice, address, secure fax or other approved delivery method.
Sign the authorization Records generally cannot be released to another person or organization without a valid patient or authorized-representative signature.
Ask about fees The privacy notice states that copying, mailing, labor and supply costs may be charged.
Verify delivery Ask the receiving office whether the documents arrived and whether imaging files or additional records are still needed.
Imaging tip: A written radiology report is not the same as the actual CT, MRI or X-ray images. Ask the receiving specialist whether both are required.
Rights described in the official notice

American Medical Group medical-information and privacy rights

Inspect and receive copies

Patients may request access to medical and billing records used to make decisions about their care, subject to limited legal exceptions.

Request an amendment

A patient who believes information is incorrect or incomplete may submit a written correction request with a supporting reason.

Request confidential communication

Patients may ask the practice to contact them through a particular method or at a particular location.

Request certain restrictions

A patient may ask for limits on selected uses or disclosures, although the practice is not required to approve every request.

Request an accounting of disclosures

Patients may ask for a list of certain non-routine disclosures made outside ordinary treatment, payment and healthcare operations.

File a privacy complaint

The notice states that a patient may complain to the practice or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services without retaliation.

Privacy contact published by AMG

Bambi Marquardt

Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group

917 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

bambim@idheroes.com

Do not send unnecessary medical details through ordinary email. Ask the clinic for its approved secure method when submitting records, identification or sensitive health information.
Local Florida Panhandle shortcuts

Practical tips that can prevent delays and repeat trips

01
Search by specialty first

The closest AMG address may not contain the department you need.

02
Save the suite number

Neurology and pulmonology share a Beal Parkway address but use different suites.

03
Separate clinic and infusion hours

Weekday office hours do not necessarily describe weekend or holiday infusion scheduling.

04
Call before 4 p.m.

Most published AMG office hours end at 4 p.m. on weekdays.

05
Verify insurance twice

Confirm through the clinic and the insurer, especially for infusions and specialty medicines.

06
Ask where results will appear

The main AMG website does not provide one universal portal for every specialty.

07
Bring the original records

A patient portal screenshot may not include the complete report, images or clinical notes.

08
Cancel early

The infectious-disease office may charge for missed visits without 24 hours notice.

09
Confirm upcoming providers

Some directory entries are marked as coming soon and may not yet be scheduling.

Call the correct department

American Medical Group phone and contact directory

Direct contacts for common patient needs
Department Phone Fax or email Best use
American Medical Group main office 850-862-3979 ECID@idheroes.com General routing and Fort Walton Beach infectious-disease questions.
Infectious Diseases patient accounts 850-374-3066 nicole@idheroes.com Insurance and account questions for the infectious-disease practice.
Podiatry 850-855-4048 Fax: 850-855-4068 Foot and ankle appointments in Crestview, Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
Gastroenterology 850-601-8177 Fax: 850-862-0605 Digestive-health consultation and procedure questions.
Pulmonology 850-374-8220 Fax: 850-862-0605 Lung, breathing, pulmonary-nodule and sleep-related appointments.
Neurology 850-374-3806 Fax: 850-862-0605 Brain, nerve, seizure, movement, headache and memory-related appointments.
Destin rheumatology 850-807-4388 ECID@idheroes.com Autoimmune, inflammatory-joint and rheumatology infusion questions.
Panama City office 850-807-4420 Fax: 850-862-0605 Infectious disease, podiatry and location-specific routing.
Corporate-office map

Map to American Medical Group in Fort Walton Beach

American Medical Group Corporate Office
917 Mar Walt Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone: 850-862-3979
This address is not the location of every AMG specialty. Confirm your department, street address and suite before traveling.
Ten practical answers

American Medical Group frequently asked questions

Which American Medical Group does this guide cover?

This guide covers the Florida Panhandle specialty network at AmericanMedGrp.com, not the New Mexico walk-in clinics or the AMGA professional association.

What specialties does American Medical Group provide?

AMG lists allergy and immunology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology and rheumatology.

Where are AMG clinics located?

Specialty locations are published in Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City and Pensacola. The correct address depends on the department.

What are the normal office hours?

Most official AMG pages list Monday-Friday hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Infusion treatment may use a separate schedule.

Do I need a physician referral?

Infectious disease and rheumatology state that their consultations do not require a referral, but your insurance plan may still require one for coverage.

Does AMG have a patient portal?

There is no single portal published for every AMG specialty. The infectious-disease practice links to RXNT, while other departments may use separate systems.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Bring photo identification, insurance information, all medicines, written questions and copies of relevant medical records.

Does AMG accept insurance?

Specialty pages state that most plans are accepted, but patients must verify the exact provider, location and service with the clinic and insurer.

Can I be charged for a missed appointment?

The infectious-disease office reserves the right to charge when an appointment is missed without at least 24 hours notice.

How do I obtain medical records?

Submit a written request to the specialty clinic that created the record. Specify the patient, date range, documents and receiving destination and ask about possible copy or mailing fees.

Final live actions

Official American Medical Group patient resources

The main procedures and local details are explained above. Use these official systems when you are ready to complete the live provider search, location check, registration or specialty login.

Live provider directory Live location directory Specialty directory Infectious-disease registration Infectious-disease login Privacy notice
Independent patient-information notice:

USMedicalGroup.org is not American Medical Group, Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases or any related AMG specialty clinic. This article cannot schedule care, access records, verify benefits, approve treatment or provide a medical diagnosis.

Provider availability, locations, office hours, insurance participation and treatment services can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the selected specialty office. Call 911 for a medical emergency.

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