About
Julie A. Staats, DO, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician with over 40 years of experience in medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physician's Associate from the University of Oklahoma, graduating with Distinction in 1985. She then earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine Summa Cum Laude from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed both her internship and residency in Family Medicine at Eglin Air Force Base Hospital through the 96th Medical Group Family Medicine Program.
Dr. Staats holds board certification through the American Board of Family Physicians and a fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians. She maintains membership in the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Association. She served as a Medical Corps Officer in the United States Air Force from 1980 to 2014. Her clinical philosophy centers on proactive prevention and holistic, patient-centered care. She incorporates alternative medicine and herbal supplement guidance as tools for healthier living. Dr. Staats also teaches medical students from Auburn University and Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine at her Niceville practice. Outside medicine, she enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and reading.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; Bachelor of Science, Physician's Associate, 1985; Graduated with Distinction
Medical School
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO; Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, 1995; Summa Cum Laude
Residency
Family Medicine, Eglin Air Force Base Hospital, 96th Medical Group Family Medicine Internship and Residency Program, 1996-1998
Additional Training
Internship: Eglin Air Force Base Hospital, 96th Medical Group Family Medicine Internship and Residency Program, 1995-1996
Certifications
Who is Dr. Staats right for?
Dr. Staats is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term primary care relationship built on prevention. Patients interested in reducing medication reliance and pursuing a more active lifestyle benefit from her whole-person approach. She works well with patients open to integrating alternative medicine or herbal supplements alongside conventional care. Adults managing chronic conditions or seeking advanced screening and diagnostics find her practice well-equipped. New patients who currently rely on controlled substance prescriptions for sleep, ADHD, pain, or anxiety should plan to maintain that care with a specialist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Staats specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine. She focuses on proactive primary prevention and whole-person, patient-centered care. She also incorporates alternative medicine guidance and herbal supplement education as part of her clinical approach.
Yes, Dr. Staats holds board certification through the American Board of Family Physicians. She also earned her fellowship designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians, reflected in her FAAFP credential.
Dr. Staats earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine Summa Cum Laude from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine at Eglin Air Force Base Hospital through the 96th Medical Group Family Medicine Program.
Dr. Staats brings over 40 years of experience in medicine. She also served as a Medical Corps Officer in the United States Air Force from 1980 to 2014, adding extensive military medical experience to her background.
Yes, Dr. Staats recommends alternative medicine options and herbal supplements as adjuncts to primary care when appropriate. She also directs patients to educational resources that support healthier lifestyle choices aligned with their values.
Dr. Staats does not prescribe controlled substance medications for new patients joining her practice. Patients who require prescriptions for sleep, ADHD, pain, or anxiety must maintain that care with a specialist.
Yes, Dr. Staats runs a teaching clinic at her Niceville office. She works with medical students from Auburn University and Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, giving them direct exposure to proactive, preventive primary care.
Dr. Staats affiliates with Twin Cities Hospital for inpatient care needs.
Dr. Staats holds memberships in the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Association. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026