MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast is pleased to announce that Dr. Rickey Viator, board certified pediatrician, recently joined Sacred Heart Medical Group.

Dr. Viator completed both his medical degree and pediatric residency training at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has special medical interests in the care of newborns, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), asthma and the general health and wellness of children. In his free time, Dr. Viator enjoys hunting, practicing photography, refurbishing antiques and spending time with his family.

Dr. Viator joined the Sacred Heart Medical Group office with Dr. Susie Fitzharris, pediatrician. Their office is located across the street from Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast at 23 Mack Bayou Loop, Suite 200. Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sacred Heart Medical Group is the largest network of primary care and specialty physicians in Northwest Florida with locations in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay counties. Patients who choose Sacred Heart Medical Group experience coordinated care with easy access to Sacred Heart specialists, preferred scheduling of diagnostic and imaging exams, and timely follow-up care. Dedicated to serving the patient, Sacred Heart Medical Group is Joint Commission accredited and follows high standards for quality, safety and infection control.

For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Viator, please call (850) 278-3920. For more information about Sacred Heart, visit www.sacredheartemerald.org.
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