Name: Dr. Gerald M. Hollingsworth

Specialty: Family Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: Medical Doctor, Family Medicine

Affiliation(s): Not listed in the provided profile

Locations: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1023295821

About the Doctor

Dr. Gerald M. Hollingsworth is a distinguished family medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, one of the world’s most prestigious and renowned medical institutions, completing his medical education between 1951 and 1955. His decades-long career in family medicine represents an extraordinary depth of clinical knowledge and patient care experience accumulated over a professional lifetime dedicated to serving the health needs of individuals and families.

As a general family medicine physician, Dr. Hollingsworth is trained to address the comprehensive primary care needs of patients across all age groups, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. His subspecialty in General Family Medicine reflects a broad-based approach to patient care that encompasses preventive wellness, acute illness management, chronic disease monitoring, and health education. His Harvard Medical School background, combined with his extensive years of practice, gives him a particularly strong foundation in evidence-based medicine and a well-rounded clinical perspective shaped by decades of hands-on patient care.

Dr. Hollingsworth practices in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, serving the local community with accessible and personalized primary care. He offers online appointment booking for patient convenience.

Key Highlights:

• Family medicine physician with 21+ years of clinical experience
• Graduate of Harvard Medical School
• Subspecialty in General Family Medicine
• Provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages
• Practices in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Online appointment booking available
• Speaks English

Education & Training

Medical School: Harvard Medical School, 1951–1955

Residency: Not listed in the provided profile

Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile

Medical Conditions Treated

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Hollingsworth diagnoses and manages a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions affecting patients of all ages. Common conditions he treats include:

• Hypertension and high blood pressure
• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• High cholesterol and lipid disorders
• Respiratory infections and conditions
• Allergies and allergic reactions
• Thyroid and hormonal disorders
• Anxiety and depression
• Gastrointestinal disorders and digestive concerns
• Skin conditions and dermatological concerns
• Ear, nose, and throat infections
• Musculoskeletal pain and minor injuries
• General adult and pediatric preventive health concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Hollingsworth provides a variety of clinical evaluations and procedures as part of his family medicine practice, including:

• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Preventive health screenings and assessments
• Chronic disease monitoring and management
• Vaccination and immunization administration
• Basic in-office laboratory testing
• Blood pressure and glucose monitoring
• Medication management and adjustment
• School, sports, and employment physicals
• Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation
• Health counseling and patient education
• Specialist referrals and care coordination

Services Offered

Dr. Hollingsworth offers a comprehensive range of family medicine services designed to address the primary healthcare needs of individuals and families throughout Fort Walton Beach and the surrounding community. With a career grounded in the rigorous medical education of Harvard Medical School and enriched by decades of direct patient care, Dr. Hollingsworth brings exceptional depth of clinical experience and judgment to every patient encounter.

His preventive care services form the cornerstone of his practice, encompassing routine annual physical examinations, age-appropriate health screenings, immunizations, and personalized wellness assessments that help patients stay ahead of potential health risks. By identifying early warning signs of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, Dr. Hollingsworth works proactively with patients to implement lifestyle modifications and medical interventions that reduce the risk of serious long-term complications and support optimal health outcomes throughout every stage of life.

For patients managing ongoing chronic health conditions, Dr. Hollingsworth provides structured, continuity-based care that includes regular monitoring, medication management, and patient education designed to empower individuals to take an active role in managing their own health. His extensive clinical experience allows him to recognize and respond to subtle changes in a patient’s condition with the kind of nuanced, experienced clinical judgment that can only be developed over a long and dedicated medical career.

Dr. Hollingsworth also provides acute care for common illnesses and minor injuries, ensuring patients in the Fort Walton Beach area have a trusted, knowledgeable primary care physician to turn to when they need timely medical attention. His practice offers convenient online appointment booking, making access to care as straightforward as possible for new and existing patients.

Services offered include:

• Comprehensive annual physical examinations and wellness visits
• Preventive health care and risk screenings
• Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol)
• Acute and urgent sick visits
• Vaccination and immunization services
• School, sports, and employment physicals
• Medication management and review
• Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation
• Health counseling and lifestyle guidance
• Mental health support and referral coordination
• Specialist referrals and care coordination
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Accepted insurance plans are not specifically listed in the provided profile. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm accepted insurance plans and coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 203 Patrick Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone: (850) 863-1767Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

Not listed in the provided profile