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Patrick Tamim — Vascular Surgeon and Owner

Panama City, FL— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Patrick Tamim is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Vascular Surgery Field.

Dr. Tamim began his scholarship journey at Southern Methodist University  where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. He continued his education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where he earned a Medical Degree. He completed a general surgical residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and Abbington Hospital in Pennsylvania, and a one-year critical care fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He then finished a fellowship in vascular surgery at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut to complete his higher education. 

In private practice since 2010, Dr. Tamim is a dual board-certified vascular surgeon by the ABS and notes that the ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge. Based in Panama City, Florida, the doctor provides carotid disease; aortic aneurysm; and peripheral artery disease surgery services to area. A testament to his excellence, he is considered an expert in aortic aneurysm; carotid endarterectomy; deep vein thrombosis; dialysis; access surgery; peripheral vascular diseases; peripheral artery disease; spider vein removal; stroke; and varicose veins.

Dr. Tamim practices in vascular surgery, which is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy; minimally invasive catheter procedures; and surgical reconstruction. Vascular surgeons, like the doctor, also diagnose, treat, and manage conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels, and treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.

Dr. Tamim is dedicated to staying abreast of the latest advancements in the vascular surgery field and is affiliated with Bay Medical Sacred Heart and Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. He has been the recipient of the Patients Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008); Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010); Top 10 Doctors in the State (2014); and On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017, 2016). He is associated with the Society for Vascular Surgery and Emerald Coast Medical Association. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Tamim participates in a lecture series through the Council on Aging at his local hospital and speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Arabic. 

The doctor would like to dedicate this honor to his father, Marwan Tamim, MD, for all his inspiration,  and his mentors, David Drezner, MD, Phillip Allmendinger, MD, and Mary Windels, MD.

For more information, please visit his website at www.pcvascular.com.

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