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Dr. Narendra Gowda, M.D. Medical Director

Accepting Patients in Both Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola

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Dr. Gowda, a highly experienced and dedicated physician, specializes in Ambulatory Care-Internal Medicine, offering quality primary care services since July 2014 in both Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach, FL. With a commitment to delivering excellence in healthcare, Dr. Gowda also provides urgent care services at Quality Urgent Care & Wellness facilities in the same locations. 

With a background spanning various aspects of healthcare, Dr. Gowda has extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, having served in numerous small facility hospitals across the United States from March 2004 to May 2021. Prior to this, Dr. Gowda contributed significantly to Hospital Medicine at Sacred Heart Health System in Pensacola, FL, from September 2002 to April 2014.

Dr. Gowda's leadership roles underscore their commitment to advancing healthcare delivery. They served as Medical Director of Hospital Medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital from December 2004 to December 2012 and held successive positions as Vice Chief of Medicine (January 2009 to December 2010) and Chief of Medicine (January 2011 to December 2012) at the same institution.

Furthermore, Dr. Gowda is an Assistant Professor Clinical at FSU School of Medicine since June 2004, contributing to medical education and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Gowda's contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Presidential Award (2009-2012) and Outstanding Faculty (2013) from both Sacred Heart Hospital and Lake Erie College of Medicine.

Dr. Gowda is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and continues to practice in Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola, providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services to their patients.

Sherry Chandler, FNP-BC, MNSc

Accepting Patients in Fort Walton Beach

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Ms. Chandler is a highly skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a diverse background in nursing and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Chamberlain University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern New Mexico University.

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Florida Board of Nursing, Ms. Chandler is also a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her extensive clinical expertise is further demonstrated by her Board Certification as an Emergency Nurse, with certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association.

Ms. Chandler's nursing practicum experiences encompass a wide range of specialties, including Pediatric care, Holistic care, Family Practice, Infusion Services, and Internal Medicine. With a background as a Registered Nurse in various critical care settings such as Infusion, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), and Air Force, she brings invaluable expertise to her role as a Nurse Practitioner with Quality Primary Car

Throughout her career, Ms. Chandler has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, serving as a manager of medical specialty clinics and leading trauma teams in the Emergency Department. Her commitment to professional growth is evident in her membership in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, where she remains actively engaged in advancing nursing practice and patient care standards.

Ms. Chandler's wealth of experience, combined with her passion for nursing and commitment to excellence, makes her a valued asset in providing high-quality healthcare to her patients.