Desiree Howley, PA

Physician Assistant

Baptist Heart Specialists

1348 South 18th Street, Building B, Suite 200

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Directions

904.261.9786

www.baptistjax.com

4.9 out of 5

343 verified ratings

1 Location


Baptist Heart Specialists Nassau Office

1348 South 18th St., Suite 200

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

(904) 261-9786 Directions

343 Ratings, 154 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Nov 23, 2025
Professional, caring, efficient

Nov 22, 2025
Staff

Nov 21, 2025
Friendly and helpful

Nov 20, 2025
Doctors and staff that like people. They know what they are doing.

Nov 20, 2025
New location in hospital main building is a great improvement.

Nov 19, 2025
I am reassured when going to appointments that the staff are thorough in dealing with any problems I may have and take time to explain what they feel are the best recommendations for my needs.

Nov 18, 2025
The staff is friendly, efficient. caring and knowedgeable. The physficans assistant I saw was great. I would rate her an A plus.

Nov 15, 2025
Excellent detailed explanation of heart issues & treatment. PA was extremely thorough.

Nov 15, 2025
The service is very good each time I go there. My PA I see is very thorough and takes time to explain everything so I can understand The person who takes the vitals is very polite and tries help when needed.

Nov 15, 2025
Very efficient, always friendly and on time

Nov 14, 2025
Care concern and competsnce

Nov 13, 2025
Your friendly knowledgeable Doctors and staff.

Nov 13, 2025
Great front office. Friendly, professional nursing staff. New PA is awesome. I’ll keep seeing her

Nov 13, 2025
Friendly staff and in-depth care.

Nov 12, 2025
Always caring and professional

Nov 8, 2025
The staff is very professional, personable and attentive to your questions and needs.

Nov 7, 2025
excellent

Nov 7, 2025
The medical services were very thorough and accommodating. I felt like I was in good hands 😊

Nov 6, 2025
Excellent provider. Great new space within Baptist Nassau and well staffed. Good appointment scheduling coordination. Strong Physician Assistant support. thank you

Nov 6, 2025
Caring Doctors and PA’s

Nov 6, 2025
First, the new location on the second floor of Baptist Nassau truly represents Baptist Heart Specialist in a positive, professional and aesthetic light to the patient. Secondly, I was greeted promptly and everyone was friendly and receptive to me. This really helps to reduce the anxiety for the patient when having to deal with such specialized care. MyChart is awesome! I can access my eMR, schedule appointments and communicate readily and makes for ease of use. Truly appreciate Desiree Howley, PA-C. When I have an appointment, it is comforting and assuring I have someone who listens and is attuned to my specific needs and understands me to navigate a very specific course of action and treatment. Just a super-talented and caring person, whom I come to appreciate and trust.

Nov 4, 2025
Everyone is so accommodating and caring.

Nov 2, 2025
Professional staff and Drs Answer questions and not rushing to next appointment

Nov 1, 2025
very friendly and helpful and imformative

Oct 31, 2025
Very good

Oct 31, 2025
The P A was great and I like her better than any one we have had.

Oct 30, 2025
Everything

Oct 29, 2025
Efficiency with a caring approach

Oct 29, 2025
Attentiveness to patient's history and patient's comments. Very friendly and courteous. Promptly seen at or before appointment time.

Oct 29, 2025
I liked the doctor and his assistant very much. Easy to speak with and informative.

Oct 27, 2025
PA-C Howley is a wonderful representative for Baptist heart Specialists. She is well informed and easy to talk to. Suggestions for future treatments with better results are always thoughtful and results are improved. Her support staff is always professional and courteous.

Oct 26, 2025
Ease of making appointments and providers who seem very interested in hearing what I have to say and listening to my concerns.

Oct 25, 2025
Professional personnel & beautiful facility.

Oct 25, 2025
People and professionalism

Oct 21, 2025
Simply the best.

Oct 17, 2025
Pleasant and professional, did not feel rushed.

Oct 17, 2025
Professional services!

Oct 15, 2025
Very responsive to my calls and concerns. I feel well cared for.

Oct 5, 2025
Everyone I deal with is knowledgeable, friendly and truly seems to have my best interest at heart. They always take as much time as needed to discuss things with me and never seem hurried to rush to the next patient

Oct 4, 2025
PA Howley is really great. She is very personable and takes the time to explain things in plain language. She is also very thorough and reviews all aspects of the patients health. She is the best.

Oct 3, 2025
Appointment on time.

Oct 3, 2025
The knowledgeable professionals and the time they spend discussing your concerns.

Sep 28, 2025
Very professional and attentive

Sep 26, 2025
Very quick and friendly service. Friendly and courteous staff.

Sep 24, 2025
Receptionists prompt and friendly. Same with my nurse. First time with Desiree as my provider. I am a retired PA and I was amazed at her level of knowledge in cardiology; very smart and professional: listening to me and ordering needed tests. Great visit !!

Sep 23, 2025
Prompt service

Sep 21, 2025
The care I get from the staff and the knowledge that they have to help me.

Sep 20, 2025
Timely & fast appointment, professional & great service.

Sep 19, 2025
They care about the patients.

Sep 19, 2025
In my experience the personnel at the facility are well informed, professional, and helpful.