Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast expands heart care to DeFuniak Springs

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. – Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is expanding access to heart care to north Walton County with a new location in DeFuniak Springs. 

The 2025 Community Health Assessment from the Walton Community Health Improvement Partnership highlights the need for additional protective measures against heart disease including early detection and ongoing monitoring to manage risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. 

“This clinic will increase access to preventive heart health services for the residents of DeFuniak Springs and others in north Walton County,” said Trey Abshier, president and CEO of Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. “We are grateful for the partnership with North Walton Doctors Hospital that helps us address this community health need together.”

Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiology - DeFuniak Springs is located at 4415 U.S. Hwy 331 St, Suite 600 in the Medical Office Building at North Walton Doctors Hospital. When you need more care, our team of specialists provide comprehensive cardiology care including: 

CT scans and calcium scoring 

Pulse-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) 

Angioplasty and stenting 

Implantable pacemakers, defibrillators and implantable loop recorders 

Cardiac rehabilitation 

“At North Walton Doctors Hospital, our priority is ensuring our community has access to the care they need, close to home,” said Ben Burnham, Chief Executive Officer of North Walton Doctors Hospital. “We are proud to have Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast expand heart care services in North Walton County and strengthen our ability to support early detection, treatment, and ongoing management of heart disease for our residents.”

To make an appointment call 850-267-1603. For more information, visit our website at Ascension.org/EmeraldCoastFL. 


About Ascension Sacred Heart 

Ascension Sacred Heart, based in Pensacola, Florida, operates five hospitals and more than 100 other sites of care and employs more than 6,440 associates. In fiscal year 2024, Ascension Sacred Heart provided more than $193 million in community benefit and other care for vulnerable persons.  Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. 
About North Walton Doctors Hospital  

North Walton Doctors Hospital is a privately owned, full‑service hospital in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, providing emergency, surgical, imaging, laboratory, and outpatient services to North Walton County and surrounding communities. The hospital is committed to keeping high‑quality care close to home through accessible, patient‑focused services. Learn more at www.nwdhospital.com.