Joan F. Elzawahry, M.D., is an Anesthesiologist and the Medical Director of the NWFSC. She is associated with Anesthesia Unlimited, Inc.  Dr. Elzawahry supervises all Nurse Anesthetists and directs clinical activities. She has maintained a practice in Panama City for over 27 years.

   
 

David Tatom, RN, CNOR, is the Administrator and the Director of Nurses for the NWFSC. David has over 30 years of leadership experience in hospital operating rooms and ambulatory surgery areas.

   
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Pam Snyder, RN,  is the Operating Room Manager at the NWFSC.  Pam has over 35 years of nursing and managerial experience in the area of hospital and ambulatory surgery.

   
   

Diane Heikkinen, RN, is the Pre-Op and PACU (Recovery Room) Manager. Diane has over 12 years of nursing experience in the areas of ICU, Medical and Surgical nursing.

Business Office Staff

Rebecca Knotts is the Business Office Manager at the Northwest Florida Surgery Center. Rebecca is responsible for coordinating your care from scheduling to insurance billing. She has over 20 years of experience in the medical office setting and it shows!

Our business office staff are the finest in Northwest Florida, or anywhere else for that matter. They are committed to serving your needs and making your experience as pleasant as possible. You will find us well prepared for your visit due to up front coordination with your physician and you will have these people to thank!

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Sherry
Janie
Kathleen
Sena
 

OR/Procedure Room Staff

Our OR/Procedure Room Staff is a team of multi-experienced professionals working together with your physician to plan and coordinate the best care possible. This fine tuned team requires the services of individuals knowledgeable in the areas of purchasing, sterilization, instrumentation, radiology, surgical nursing, and equipment maintenance. These are just a few of the smiling faces you may see in this area during your visit.

Carrie
Dorothy
Mick
Naomi
Peggy
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Andi
Sharon
Johnnye
Sharon
Sandy
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Travis
Melanie
Sandy
Tammy

Pre-Op Staff

Your physician may require a preoperative evaluation by our anesthesia and nursing staff before your surgery or procedure. Or, you may just come to the NWFSC on the day you are scheduled. In either case, you may see a few of these smiling faces below. Our nurses are specialists in preparing you for your procedure, answering questions, and putting your or your family's mind at ease. Oh, we also cater to kids!

 
 
Maria
Carrie
Linda
Rachael
Rhonda

PACU/Post-Op Staff

Our multi-experienced Post-Op nurses will be there to assist you with a comfortable recovery after your surgery or procedure. Most of our Post-Op nurses have many years of ICU experience and most are ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certified. They work together with other NWFSC staff to include your immediate family members or guardian in the important part of your recovery care process. Oh, don't forget, we cater to kids! Here are just a few of the smiling faces you may see in this area:

 
 
 
 
 
Cindy
Stacy
Jana
Jennifer
 
 
 
 
 
Amy
 
 
 

 

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