The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors Near Me in niceville, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near niceville, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine

    Garry Banks, MD

    1108 Juniper Ave, 
    Niceville, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garry Banks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Niceville, Florida. Dr. Banks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Mitral Stenosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Millennium Physician Group LLC

    120 S John Sims Pkwy Ste A, 
    Valparaiso, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wyndall Blankenship is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valparaiso, Florida. Dr. Blankenship is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - Bluewater Bay

    4586 E Highway 20, Ste B, 
    Niceville, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Zimmermann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Niceville, Florida. Dr. Zimmermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Zimmermann is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Zimmermann is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    White-Wilson Medical Center

    1005 Mar Walt Dr, 
    Fort Walton Beach, FL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vergil Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

    1000 Mar Walt Dr, 
    Fort Walton Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hilton Weiner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Weiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Heart Attack, Ascites, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiology - Miramar Beach

    7720 US Highway 98 W, Ste 110, 
    Miramar Beach, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramesh Brahmbhatt is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Miramar Beach, Florida. Dr. Brahmbhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Brahmbhatt is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Brahmbhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiology - Miramar Beach

    7720 US Highway 98 W, Ste 110, 
    Miramar Beach, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Riddell is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Miramar Beach, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Riddell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Idiopathic Edema, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Riddell is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Riddell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiology - Miramar Beach

    7720 US Highway 98 W, Ste 110, 
    Miramar Beach, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Yandel is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Miramar Beach, Florida. Dr. Yandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Yandel is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Yandel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - Miramar Beach

    7720 US Highway 98 W, Ste 350, 
    Miramar Beach, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerardo Gomez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Miramar Beach, Florida. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sinusitis. Dr. Gomez is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1032 Mar Walt Dr Unit 110, 
    Fort Walton Beach, FL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Zarate is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Zarate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Zarate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Okaloosa Heart And Vascular Center - Fort Walton Beach

    1032 Mar Walt Dr Unit 110, 
    Fort Walton Beach, FL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    George Youssef is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Youssef is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    HCA Florida Fort Walton Beach Cardiology

    320 Racetrack Rd NW Ste 100D, 
    Fort Walton Beach, FL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dudley is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dudley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Angina.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7800 US Highway 98 W, 
    Miramar Beach, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katia Dieguez-Otero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Miramar Beach, Florida. Dr. Dieguez-Otero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Destin Ophthalmology PA

    7720 US Highway 98 W, 
    Miramar Beach, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Chapman is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Miramar Beach, Florida. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Metabolic Syndrome, and Rheumatic Fever. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatic Fever?

    Rheumatic fever is a disease that may develop after an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). It can cause severe illness in the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

    When should I see a Rheumatic Fever doctor near niceville, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Rheumatic Fever doctor near niceville, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Rheumatic Fever doctors near niceville, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Rheumatic Fever doctors near niceville, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Rheumatic Fever doctor near niceville, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatic Fever doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Rheumatic Fever doctor near niceville, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Rheumatic Fever doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Rheumatic Fever doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Rheumatic Fever doctors near niceville, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Rheumatic Fever doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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