Meet Our Providers

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, APRN, FNP-C

Accepting Patients in Fort Walton Beach

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Ms. Chandler is a highly skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience across both military and civilian healthcare settings. Her career has spanned high-pressure environments, from battlefield medical units to Level I trauma centers, where she provided critical care to patients in life-threatening situations.

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN by the Florida Board of Nursing, Ms. Chandler is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Additionally, she holds Board Certification as an Emergency Nurse and maintains certifications in Basic Life Support BLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS through the American Heart Association.

Her extensive clinical background includes pediatrics, holistic care, family practice, infusion services, and internal medicine. Before transitioning into her role as a Nurse Practitioner, she gained invaluable experience as a Registered Nurse in high-acuity settings such as the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit CVICU, Intensive Care Unit ICU, Emergency Department ED, and infusion therapy.

With her foundation in emergency medicine, Ms. Chandler brings a calm, decisive approach to patient care. She excels in managing complex cases, making critical decisions under pressure, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment. As an FNP, she provides comprehensive, patient-centered care, focusing on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and acute care for individuals across all age groups.

Beyond clinical practice, Ms. Chandler has demonstrated strong leadership throughout her career, managing medical specialty clinics and leading trauma teams in the Emergency Department. She remains actively engaged in professional development as a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, advocating for the advancement of nursing practice and patient care standards.

With a wealth of experience, a passion for patient-centered care, and a dedication to clinical excellence, Ms. Chandler is a trusted healthcare provider committed to improving patient outcomes, mentoring the next generation of nurses, and advancing the nursing profession.