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Dr. James Pennington Jr, MD

Dr. James Pennington Jr, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Pennington Jr, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Pensacola, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

5147 N 9th Ave Ste 325A Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 475-9025

Dr. Pennington Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pennington Jr specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Pennington Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pennington Jr

3.6

22 ratings, 15 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Stacy – Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kirby Turnage – Mar 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Great physician – Sep 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Harold D Houfek – Oct 28, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Pam – May 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Debra Monteleone – Apr 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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B. W. – Jan 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Syndy G – Oct 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sally C. – Aug 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cliff Disney in Pensacola, FL – Jul 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Charlotte Tomlinson – Jul 04, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Larry in Milton, FL – Jul 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Pennington has special medical interests in head and neck cancers as well as thyroid cancers. He is well trained in performing rhinoplasty and other forms of facial plastic surgery. Dr. Pennington has been treating ear, nose, and throat patients for over 25 years in the community.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of South Florida

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Pennington Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Ear Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery of Pensacola PA5147 N 9th Ave Ste 325A Pensacola, FL 32504
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

      5151 N 9th Ave
      Pensacola, FL 32504
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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