White-Wilson Medical Center


White-Wilson Medical Center Starts
New Year Strong

White-Wilson Medical Center has started the year off by commemorating its 2023 achievements and looking ahead to a promising 2024 by welcoming seven new health care providers to its team.

Since the beginning of 2024, White-Wilson has welcomed four new physicians and four new advanced nurse practitioners to expand service capacity at all six of its locations, with plans to welcome many more in the coming months.

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Irina Smith, M.D, is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and cares for patients at White-Wilson Pediatric clinic in Fort Walton Beach. Specializing in preventive medicine, wellness care, physical exams, and the diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. Smith ensures comprehensive and high-quality pediatric care at every stage.

Dr. Smith practices in Fort Walton Beach and appointments can be scheduled by calling 850.863.8203.

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Our Immediate Care specialists treat a variety of urgent care conditions, saving you an expensive trip to the emergency room. The Immediate Care Clinics in Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre and Niceville are available for urgent care needs and are open 7 days a week in Fort Walton!

Our White-Wilson Immediate Care team specializes in the treatment of urgent care illnesses, accidents, injuries, colds and the flu. When you need a doctor right away, White-Wilson Immediate Care is here for you!

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News and Updates:

Long-Time White-Wilson Medical Center Announces Retirement
After leading the region's largest, independent physician group for more than 21 years, Chief Executive Officer Alan Gieseman has announced his retirement. During his tenure, Gieseman has worked with the organization’s physician owners and leaders to expand access to health care for tens of thousands of locals and visitors in a three-county region. He has helped the group successfully navigate the radical changes in the business of health care and serve throughout the pandemic.

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Dr. Dale Volquartsen

Dr. Dale Volquartsen cares for children and adolescents as a Pediatrician at the new White-Wilson Medical Center in DeFuniak Springs. Dr. Volquartsen has been caring for patients for more than 30 years and has a compassionate and joyful demeanor that makes him a favorite among his patients and their families. Dr. Volquartsen specializes in pediatric care including growth & development, the treatment of acute & chronic childhood illnesses, and school & sports physicals.

Dr. Volquartsen practices in DeFuniak Springs and appointments can be scheduled by calling 850.892.3366. Learn more about Dr. Dale Volquartsen here>>

Immediate Care / Walk-In Care:

Our Immediate Care specialists treat a variety of urgent care conditions, saving you an expensive trip to the emergency room. The Immediate Care Clinics in Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre and Niceville are available for urgent care needs and are open 7 days a week in Fort Walton!

Our White-Wilson Immediate Care team specializes in the treatment of urgent care illnesses, accidents, injuries, colds and the flu. When you need a doctor right away, White-Wilson Immediate Care is here for you!
To help keep our patients safe and prevent overcrowding in our Immediate Care clinics, please call ahead to be placed on the Immediate Care schedule. We will make every effort to see you as quickly as possible and will return to accepting walk-ins as soon as it is safe to do so. We appreciate your understanding as we work to provide safe and timely care to all.

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Welcome to White-Wilson Medical Center

With clinics in Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Destin, Navarre, and Niceville, White-Wilson provides convenient locations and access to award-winning medical care right here on the Emerald Coast!

White-Wilson Medical Center was founded on a culture of providing quality health care to Florida's Emerald Coast, and has been voted Best Family Physician, Best Pediatric Practice and Best Cardiology Practice on the Emerald Coast; Best Medical Center, Best Dermatologist and Best Pediatrician in Destin; and the Finest Medical Specialists on the Emerald Coast. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, we are committed to your health.