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Dr. Gowda is a highly experienced and dedicated physician specializing in Ambulatory Internal Medicine, providing primary care services since July 2014 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. In addition to primary care, Dr. Gowda provides urgent care services at Quality Urgent Care & Wellness in Fort Walton Beach. He is Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Gowda brings a longstanding experience across healthcare settings of Hospital medicine and Emergency Medicine since 2002. His leadership roles reflect a strong commitment to advancing healthcare delivery. He served as Medical Director of Hospital Medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital from December 2004 to December 2012 and held successive leadership positions as Vice Chief of Medicine (January 2009 to December 2010) and Chief of Medicine (January 2011 to December 2012) at the same institution. Dr. Gowda is also an Assistant Professor Clinical at FSU School of Medicine, a role held since June 2004, contributing to medical education and training the next generation of Physicians.

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

Dr. Gowda continues to practice in Fort Walton Beach, providing compassionate, comprehensive healthcare to patients across both primary and urgent care settings.