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Emerald Coast Medical Association The Emerald Coast Medical Association was established as an organization in 1948 and has been serving the physicians and patients of the Panama City area

Taking care of your FMA dues? It’s also an opportunity to join your local physician community.Physicians can pay their F...
10/13/2026

Taking care of your FMA dues? It’s also an opportunity to join your local physician community.

Physicians can pay their FMA and ECMA dues at the same time, making this a convenient time to become part of the Emerald Coast Medical Association.

ECMA brings the local perspective to organized medicine through physician advocacy, continuing education, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across Northwest Florida.

Whether you are new to the region or have practiced here for years, we welcome your experience and your voice.

Explore membership: https://emeraldcoastmedicalassociation.com/become-a-member/

We look forward to gathering with our physician community this evening for ECMA’s Fall Social and New Members Recognitio...
10/11/2026

We look forward to gathering with our physician community this evening for ECMA’s Fall Social and New Members Recognition.

Join us to reconnect with colleagues, meet physicians from across the region, and help welcome our newest members. These conversations offer a chance to build relationships beyond the daily demands of practice.

Longtime members and new faces alike, we look forward to seeing you there.

Event details and registration: https://emeraldcoastmedicalassociation.com/events/members-fall-social-in-okaloosa-county/

10/08/2026

Chronic kidney disease will not have symptoms until it is very advanced. A lot of people are waiting to feel something before they go to the doctor, but by the time you feel it, your kidney function has already dropped very low.

Sherryl Mitchell Hernandez, MD, says the screening is simple: a basic metabolic panel and a urine test called a microalbumin creatinine ratio. Once a year. Even when your kidney function looks normal, that test can catch damage from diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity before it becomes irreversible.

One test. Once a year. Ask your doctor for it. Catch up on Episode 23 of the .

Join us October 15 for ECMA’s Fall Social and New Members Recognition.Connect with fellow physicians, catch up with coll...
10/08/2026

Join us October 15 for ECMA’s Fall Social and New Members Recognition.

Connect with fellow physicians, catch up with colleagues, and help us welcome the newest members of the Emerald Coast Medical Association. This gathering is an opportunity to strengthen the professional relationships that support our medical community throughout Northwest Florida.

Whether you are a longtime member or have recently joined, we look forward to seeing you there.

Register here: https://emeraldcoastmedicalassociation.com/events/members-fall-social-in-okaloosa-county/

Strong patient care takes a dedicated team.During PA Week, ECMA recognizes the physician assistants who work alongside p...
10/08/2026

Strong patient care takes a dedicated team.

During PA Week, ECMA recognizes the physician assistants who work alongside physicians throughout Northwest Florida. Their clinical expertise, collaboration, and commitment to patients are valued throughout our medical community.

To the PAs serving our region: thank you for the work you do and the care you bring to your patients every day.

10/07/2026

Sherryl Mitchell Hernandez, MD, thinks the kidneys are the most important organs in the body. They have their own brain inside. They are capable of managing homeostasis on their own. And here is the part most people do not know: blood pressure is managed in the kidneys, not the heart.

She is a nephrologist with Nephrology Associates here in Panama City who chose this specialty because of a promise she made her father at five years old. On this episode she talks with Dr. Don Davis about kidneys, loss, purpose, and why this organ deserves more attention than it gets.

Listen to Episode 23 of the now.

10/06/2026

Sherryl Mitchell Hernandez, MD, knew she was going to be a nephrologist since she was five years old. Her father was on dialysis. He had a condition called glomerulonephritis, an autoimmune inflammation of the kidneys, and both of his kidneys failed. She used to go with him to his appointments and touch his arm where his fistula was.

She would tell him, "Daddy, don't worry. When I grow up, I'm going to become a kidney transplant doctor, and I'm going to save you."

That promise carried her through medical school, a fellowship at Baylor, and eventually to the Emerald Coast. Her story is coming in Episode 23 of the .

What a New Blood Test Means for Early Alzheimer’s DetectionFor decades, diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease relied almost ent...
10/05/2026

What a New Blood Test Means for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

For decades, diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease relied almost entirely on clinical judgment: a physician’s conversation with the patient, a history from family members, and a set of standard questions. That has changed. Khurram Nazir, MD, a board-certified neurologist and a past Emerald Coast Medical Association board member, explains what is new and why it matters. Continue reading: https://emeraldcoastmedicalassociation.com/blood-test-for-alzheimers-detection/

New faces, new connections, and a shared commitment to Northwest Florida. Please join us in welcoming the newest physici...
10/02/2026

New faces, new connections, and a shared commitment to Northwest Florida. Please join us in welcoming the newest physician members of the Emerald Coast Medical Association!

Each member brings experience, perspective, and a dedication to patient care that strengthens our local medical community. We’re proud to bring these physicians together across specialties, practices, and county lines.

At ECMA, membership means having colleagues to turn to, opportunities to share ideas, and a community that understands the work you do every day. To our newest members: we’re glad you’re here, and we look forward to getting to know you!

You spend your days taking care of everyone else. Take one evening to connect with your colleagues.ECMA members are invi...
09/29/2026

You spend your days taking care of everyone else. Take one evening to connect with your colleagues.

ECMA members are invited to our Fall Social on Thursday, October 15, at Marina Café in Destin. No clinical agenda—just an opportunity to enjoy dinner on the water, reconnect with fellow physicians, meet new members, and strengthen our local medical community.

Social Hour begins at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and announcements at 6:30 PM.

Save your seat and join us:
https://emeraldcoastmedicalassociation.com/events/members-fall-social-in-okaloosa-county/

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2352 Lisenby Avenue
Panama City, FL
32405

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