About
Calvin L. Blount Jr., MD earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Southern College of Seventh-Day Adventists in Collegedale, Tennessee in 1991. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1995. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville, finishing in 1998. Dr. Blount holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Blount runs his MDVIP-affiliated practice in Miramar Beach, Florida, where he focuses on preventive and primary care. He is passionate about managing chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He holds hospital privileges at Sacred Heart Hospital. Patient reviews consistently highlight his warmth and personal attentiveness. He has consoled grieving patients by phone, responded to urgent texts on weekends, and moved his chair beside patients who needed to feel heard. Outside of medicine, Dr. Blount enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Southern College of Seventh-Day Adventists, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1991
Medical School
Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA, Doctorate of Medicine, 1995
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Huntsville, AL, 1995-1998
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Blount Jr. right for?
Dr. Blount is a strong fit for adults seeking a close, long-term relationship with their primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his proactive approach. He works well with individuals who value direct access to their doctor, including after-hours and weekend contact. Patients who want thorough annual wellness screenings and a personalized health plan will find his practice well-suited to those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Blount focuses on family medicine and preventive care. He actively manages chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His proactive approach helps patients gain better control of these conditions through regular screenings, customized wellness plans, and close follow-up.
Yes. Dr. Blount holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
Dr. Blount earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1995. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama, finishing in 1998.
Yes. Dr. Blount sees every patient himself. He does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants to conduct visits. Patients always receive direct care from Dr. Blount at every appointment.
Yes. Dr. Blount makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. Patients have reached him by text on weekends and received prompt responses. This level of access is a core part of his practice.
Dr. Blount treats the doctor-patient relationship as the foundation of good primary care. He takes time during each visit to understand a patient's full health picture and address their questions. Patient reviews describe him as compassionate, attentive, and deeply personal in his care.
Yes. Dr. Blount holds hospital privileges at Sacred Heart Hospital, which serves the Destin and Miramar Beach area.
Dr. Blount is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the leading professional society for family medicine physicians in the United States.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026