Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, Florida, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. Along with our Level II Trauma Center, we provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses.  As a top 15 health system named by Fortune/PINC AI, Ascension Sacred Heart is a destination for specialty care — including heart, cancer, stroke care, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests all on one campus.

Care for your everyday health needs

Our primary and specialty care doctors offer advanced care close to home. Learn more about our services and programs:

• Brain and spine care
• Breast oncology surgery 
• Cancer care 
• Diabetes, endocrinology
• Emergency department- Panama City
• Emergency department- Panama City Beach
• General surgery 
• Heart and vascular care, AFib/heart rhythm care including WATCHMAN, advanced heart failure and structural heart valve care including TAVR. We also have the only open-heart surgery program in Bay, Gulf, Walton counties. 
• Imaging center- Panama City, MRI, CT scan, X-ray, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound for inpatient and outpatient care
• Imaging center - Panama City Beach
• Women’s diagnostic centers, 3D mammogram, breast ultrasound, bone density tests, pelvic floor therapy, biopsy, Magseed and dedicated breast navigators
• Lab services
• Neurology
• Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Panama City Beach Pediatric Emergency
• Pharmacy 
• Rehabilitation 
• Stroke Center of Excellence
• Trauma center

Recognitions

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital in the areas of Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Stroke. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings, which are designed to assist patients in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission in Advanced Primary Stroke Program.

It is also recognized by the American Heart Association as a Get With The Guidelines-Stroke SilverPlus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is also an American Heart Association Target: Type 2 Honor Roll recipient.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, go to the nearest ER or call 911.