Dr. Scott Dean, M.D.
Dr. Scott Dean joined Nephrology Associates in 1990. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed his Residency (Chief Medical Resident 1987-1988) and Fellowship at the University of South Florida. Dr. Dean graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1985. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and sub-specialty in Nephrology.
He is certified as a clinical hypertension specialist by the American Society of Hypertension. Dr. Dean's professional memberships include the Florida Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, Florida Medical Association, Renal Physicians Associations, and The Bays Medical Society.
Dr. Dean is a private practice Nephrologist in Panama City as well as a staff Nephrologist at both Davita and Fresenius dialysis locations. He has privileges at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Bay Medical Center and Select Specialty Hospital.
Dr. Susan P. Compton, M.D.
Dr. Susan Compton joined Nephrology Associates in 2007. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Alabama. She completed her Internship, Residency, and Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and sub-specialty in Nephrology.
Dr. Compton's professional memberships include the American Medical Association, American Medical Women's Association, American College of Physicians, Renal Physicians Association, and National Kidney Foundation.
Currently, Dr. Susan Compton is a private practice Nephrologist in Panama City, Florida, as well as a staff Nephrologist at both Davita and Fresenius dialysis locations. She has privileges at Bay Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Select Specialty Hospital.
Dr. Sherryl Mitchell Hernandez, M.D.
Dr. Sherryl Mitchell Hernandez joined Nephrology Associates in August 2021. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Santo Domingo, RD and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Mitchell Hernandez completed her Internal Medicine residency in 2016 at University Hospital Ramon E. Betances, Mayaguez Medical Center in Puerto Rico and her Nephrology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine of Houston, Texas Medical Center in 2018. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Mitchell Hernandez professional Memberships include American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physician Association, Emerald Coast Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Florida Medical Association and Renal Physicians Association.
Dr. Mitchell Hernandez is a private practice Nephrologist in Panama City as well as a staff Nephrologist at both DaVita and Fresenius Dialysis locations. She has privileges at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Bay Medical Center and Select Specialty Hospital.
Dr. Marc McKinley, D.O.
Dr. Marc McKinley joined Nephrology Associates in January 2021. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from The Ohio University college of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Summa Health System Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine and completed his Fellowship at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and sub-specialty in Nephrology.
Dr. McKinley's professional memberships include the American Society of Nephrology, Society of Hospital Medicine, Renal Physicians Association, and Emerald Coast Medical Association.
Currently Dr. Marc McKinley is a private practice Nephrologist in Panama City as well as a staff Nephrologist at both DaVita and Fresenius Dialysis locations. He has privileges at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Bay Medical Center and Select Specialty Hospital.
Justin Frye, APRN
Justin Frye joined Nephrology Associates in September 2019 as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). He received his Associates of Science Nursing degree from Gulf Coast State College. He then continued his education by receiving his Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from Jacksonville State University and a Master of Science for the University of South Alabama.
He has an extensive and diverse nursing background which includes direct care in the critical care unit, chronic disease management, medical evaluation and patient assessment.Justin has a strong dedication to his patients. With collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
Justin is a private practice APRN with Nephrology Associates and is also credentialed with DaVita and Fresenius Dialysis units to oversee and care for dialysis patients in his role with Nephrology Associates. He has privileges at Gulf Coast Medical Center and Bay Medical Center.
Desirae Dillman, APRN
With a diverse nursing background spanning over two decades, Desirae Dillman currently serves as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Panama City, Florida. She joined Nephrology Associates in May 2024. In this role, she focuses on health promotion and Chronic care management for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in local dialysis clinics.
Prior to this, Desirae worked in Tampa where she provided Comprehensive healthcare to the geriatric population, managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension in collaboration with a physician. Desirae has extensive experience which include RN Hospice Nurse, RN Oncology Nurse as well as urgent care, dialysis and progressive care setting.