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TMH Physician Partners, Services by Southern Medical Group – Cardiology

1002 N. Arnold Road Suite 301 Panama City Beach, FL 32413

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Monday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00am
TMH Physician Partners, Services by Southern Medical Group – Cardiology

About Me

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lahti at Calhoun Liberty Hospital, call 850-237-3000 , ext. 267. 

Dr. Maria Lahti received her Doctorate of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. She then completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Keesler Medical Center at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Her Fellowship was completed in Cardiovascular Disease at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium at the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Lahti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. She currently practices at Southern Medical Group, P.A.’s Panama City Beach location and holds privileges at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.

Dr. Lahti is passionate about ensuring high-quality, compassionate care with her patients. Her favorite part of her job is connecting with patients and their families, enabling her to provide education and care tailored to their needs.

Dr. Lahti lives with her husband, daughter, and cat Coconut, and has two grown children living and studying in Utah and Texas. FUN FACT: Dr. Lahti is a former professional organist and retired Colonel USAF after 27 years of service.

Education

Fellowship:
San Antonio Uniformed Services Educational Consortium Wilford Hall Medical Center (2006)

Internship:
Keesler Medical Center (2001)

Residency:
Keesler Medical Center (2003)

Medical School:
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (2000)

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

American Board of Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

  • Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Bilateral pleural effusion
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Carotid artery stenosis
  • Chest Pain and Pressure
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting, CABG
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary atherosclerosis
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dizziness, under 35 years old
  • Drop in ejection fraction
  • Dyspnea on exertion
  • Edema
  • Elevated troponin
  • Heart Murmur
  • Heart Palpitations
  • HTN, with 3 medications
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Inferior ischemia
  • Left bundle branch block, LBBB
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
  • Non-STEMI – non Q Wave MI
  • Positive GXT/Nuc Med
  • Postural hypotension
  • Premature atrial contraction, PAC
  • Preoperative clearance
  • Right Bundle Branch Block, RBBB
  • Second-degree AV block
  • Shortness of Breath
  • STEMI, arteriosclerosis of coronary artery
  • Tachycardia, under 35 years old
  • Takotsubo-like diagnosis
  • Vasovagal, neurocardiogenic syncope/presyncope
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Procedures Performed

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(439 ratings)

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102 Reviews

08/28/2026

Excellent staff

08/28/2026

Dr. Lahti and her staff are amazing.

08/27/2026

Dr. Lahti could not have been nicer….she was very attentive and did not rush through the appointment. She explained everything she was going to schedule and why as well as a long term plan. I left with no questions and felt I had made the right decision in seeking her care.

08/26/2026

She was a breath of fresh air ! A lot of Drs are not prepared when you arrive; she was ! She had reviewed all my records I had sent in. She is open minded and you can tell she is constantly educating herself to help her patients.

08/26/2026

It's been a long time since I've had a doctor and location convenient and so qualified just for me!!

08/22/2026

Dr Lahti is excellent and does not make me feel rushed and explains things to me that I can understand

08/22/2026

Listen and addressed concerns

08/20/2026

Attentive and compassionate

08/20/2026

I am new ro area but have felt at home with my doctors and staff

08/18/2026

Very satisfied with from arrival & registering and checking out with a next appointment date and time!

08/18/2026

Dr. Lahti is an excellent cardiologist!

08/07/2026

Very happy ei

08/01/2026

Dr is so knowledgeable.

08/01/2026

Dr. Lahti took time to listen to all my comments, concerns and questions and gave me detailed response to each. Then she set out a course of action for me to get the answers I need for my health and peace of mind. Her support staff was pleasant friendly and could not have been more helpful.

07/31/2026

I have had Dr. Lahti for over 15+ years and totally trust her medical advice.

07/30/2026

Dr. Lahti is the best. Well qualified, very professional, serious about taking care of her patients but still maintains a great sense of humor and puts her patients at ease.

07/29/2026

Dr Lahti is professional and personable. A rarity. She listens and considers everything including symptoms activities and insurance concerns. Yeah SMG is in PCB

07/29/2026

Provider was very personal with care given skills. Wonderful!! As well as the staff.

07/24/2026

Great!

07/18/2026

By far one of the best providers I see n the area

07/17/2026

We like Dr. Lahti and staff.

07/17/2026

I recommend them to all of my friends

07/16/2026

Just a great team of people!! So glad I am now a patient of Dr. Lahti's

07/16/2026

Dr. Lahti listens very well when I share what I am feeling, takes notes and reads back what she has written. She asks questions and is very thorough during my visits. She's an excellent doctor.

07/14/2026

Dr. Lahti is wonderful and so is her nurse

07/14/2026

Do not change a thing. This is the best office in the TMH facility in Panama City Beahc, FL!

07/11/2026

I am super pleased with all the services I received.

07/07/2026

Very pleased with the experience with the new care at this location

06/27/2026

Great doctor definitely a fantastic asset to Tallahassee General

06/25/2026

As with every visit, it was excellent

06/25/2026

All good so far

06/23/2026

I have told multiple people about her

06/21/2026

All good

06/19/2026

Good rating

06/16/2026

Very Polite

03/26/2026

I was very impressed with my Doctor and her staff

03/24/2026

Very caring, interesting in our care, knowledgeable, communicates with details.

03/23/2026

I travel nearly 2 hours for my appointments with Dr Lahti because I trust her with my health care.

03/22/2026

I like this place more and more

03/22/2026

dr lahti is very down to earth..sh makes you feel right at home! she dresses real sporty! not bland in a whitecoat! ha! shes great!

03/20/2026

I am thrilled to be back with Dr. Lahti for my care post open heart surgery for extraction of a myxoma tumor, which Dr. Lahti found. I have 100% faith & confidence in her and all her staff. They simply are great people. I highly recommend her practice. I'm encouraging my husband to see her since he has 2 stents in his heart & hasn't seen a cardiologist in years.

03/20/2026

I love Dr Lahti and have confidence in her.

03/19/2026

The practice truly brings “family� vibes. I was not rushed and everyone was great

02/27/2026

Always great care and service.

02/27/2026

Exceptional experience, trust and care.

02/25/2026

They went the extra mile to get me a stress test appt.

02/24/2026

Great experience and Dr Lahti took her time and showed genuine care!

02/08/2026

I have already gotten my neice to make an appointment with dr. Lahti

02/02/2026

Professional, caring, clear, thorough, knowledgeable

02/01/2026

Good experience

02/01/2026

I live in Callaway and am so happy that TMH is building a new hospital that will hopefully bring excellent doctors and medical care to our area.

02/01/2026

Everything was good

01/31/2026

The provider run each test as baby steps protocols and progressively verify the intended needs to the problem, like troubleshooting an avionics systems of an aircraft.

01/30/2026

I feel very fortunate to have Dr Lahti and the Tallahassee hospital presence in my community. Praying that the full hospital and staff will be in our area very soon.

01/29/2026

Overall this officeand all of the staff are terrific!! I have been to many cariologist over the years Dr. Lahti is by far the most personable, knowledgeable, professional etc.

01/29/2026

Good crew

01/29/2026

I highly recommend Dr. Lahti's Office

01/29/2026

Very easy to talk to and listened to me

01/10/2026

Always very welcoming and makes my experience pleasant

01/09/2026

Very good

01/09/2026

Dr. Lahti is one of the best doctors I've ever had assist me.

01/08/2026

Dr. Lahti understand my concerns and addressed them

12/24/2025

Staff and follow-up has been so great and like it used to be once upon a time.

12/23/2025

Professional, listes to patient, explanations though, and a caring doctor

12/22/2025

Dr Lahti in my opinion is the best! She cares, is helpful, listens, and very responsive.

12/19/2025

Good visit

12/18/2025

At my age of 82, they treat me with respect and response!

12/16/2025

Trust

12/16/2025

She listens and she's a veteran

12/15/2025

I couldn't ask for better care.

12/14/2025

Excellent experience. Already have referred a person!

12/14/2025

Dr. Lahti explains procedures very well.

12/14/2025

Very good exam

12/13/2025

I felt very validated as a new patient of Dr. Lahti's, and look forward to working with her.

12/12/2025

Dr. Lathi is an angel on earth. She listens to you takes her time with you. And seems to be on the same page I am every time I see her. I highly recommend her and her staff. It's not easy finding good doctors who listen to you these days. She is a needle in a haystack.

12/11/2025

Verry satisfied

12/11/2025

Dr. Lahti and her entire staff are caring, knowledgeable, great! They take the time to explain things. They act quickly to take care of referrals or needs. I can't recommend them highly enough. They are fantastic!

12/11/2025

It was a great experience. Everyone was so nice and caring.

12/11/2025

Very nice and attentive

11/30/2025

My number one choice

11/26/2025

Very knowledgeable for my physician and very pleasant. I did not feel rushed at all

11/23/2025

Dr Lahti and her staff are valuable assets.

11/18/2025

Dr Lahti is absolutely the best. Caring, compassionate and makes you feel that she cares. It's extremely nice not to feel rushed.

11/15/2025

Everyone there seems to care about what they're doing.

11/14/2025

Great people doing an excellent job.

11/14/2025

Doctor Lahti is extremely professional and takes the time to ensure that I am aware of all my options. I travel from Mary Esther because I fully trust her.

11/14/2025

This was my initial visit. I was very impressed with all aspects of my visit. Dr and staff were great.

11/13/2025

Dr. Lahti is very kind & makes me feel comfortable to talk to her when I have issues.

11/12/2025

Wonderful experience and I feel lucky to have access to this practice.

11/12/2025

Always find the Staff to be very engaging and Professional

11/11/2025

Dr. Lahti is wonderful and very knowledgeable regarding information about the heart.

11/09/2025

She very likable, thorough professional and most important, I trust her!

11/07/2025

If there's an award to be given, I highly suggest Dr. Lahti and her care team. My husband who is seen by a different group is looking to switch because he liked her so well and was surprised that I didn't have to schedule another visit to get a heart monitor. Amazing service - the BEST in the BAY!

11/06/2025

Very positive!

10/31/2025

All providers are very caring and professional. Whether it's via the phone or in person.

10/30/2025

Always excellent care in this practice.

10/27/2025

Dr. Lahti is the bomb! She's consistent, kind, helpful & professional!

10/26/2025

Provider excellent. Staff courteous professional Wait time in treatment room was quite a while

10/24/2025

I have recommended multiple people to Dr. Lahti and they have all had great experiences!

10/24/2025

Can not express just how important Dr. Lahti is to me. Followed her from Okaloosa County - which means she is well worth the hour drive one way to see her for an office visit. Her care is exceptional.

10/19/2025

Great attention to details, knows my prescribed meds and explains in details my health status.

10/06/2025

Could not be more pleased.
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