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Our Practice
About Us
Mixa Orthopedics has been a private, family-owned orthopedic practice since 2008. Dr. Thomas Mixa works alongside his son, Dr. Patrick Mixa, his wife, Martha Mixa PA-C, and daughter, Anna Mixa PA-C, to provide comprehensive orthopedic care. In addition to managing their practice, both Dr. Thomas Mixa and Dr. Patrick Mixa remain on call and treat patients at multiple hospitals within the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay area.
As said by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, "Orthopedics is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system included your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves and allows you to move, work, and be active."
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Meet our Practitioners
Dr. Thomas Mixa, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Mixa is a Johns Hopkins graduate trained by world-renowned total joint surgeons, Dr. David Hungerford, Dr. Kenneth Krackow, and Dr. Anthony Hedley. With over 29 years of experience, he has performed more than 5,000 joint replacements, consistently achieving exceptional results. His experience and dedication to improving patient outcomes has earned him a reputation for excellence in the field of orthopedics.
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Orthopedics, Baltimore, Maryland
Catholic Medical Center, Orthopedics, New York, New York
Metro Group Hospitals, University of Illinois, Internship General Surgery, Chicago, Illinois
Education
Loyola University of Chicago, IL - graduated 1979
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL - graduated 1985
Medical Degree (M.D.)
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL - graduated 1986
General Surgery Internship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD - graduated 1991
Orthopedic Residency
The Institute for Bone and Joint Disease, Phoenix, AZ - graduated 1992
Total Joint Fellowship
Hospital Positions
Multiple Committee Positions, over 20+ years
Infectious Disease, Utilization Review, Surgical Boards
Chief of Orthopedics 2004-2005
St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Surgical Governance Committee 2012-2020
St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Section Chief of Orthopedics 2012-2020
St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Professional Positions
Anatomy Instructor 1977-1979
Loyola University of Chicago
Team Physician for Tampa Bay Devil Rays 1998-2006
St. Petersburg, Florida
Clinical Instructor Family Medicine Residency Program at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital 2010- Present
Family Physician Residency Program
Clinical Professor NOVA 2009-Present
Physician Assistant Residency Program
Volunteer Positions
Faith in Practice Medical Missions to Antigua, Guatemala 2011-2018
Antigua, Guatemala
St. Petersburg Free Clinic, 2009-2018
St. Petersburg, Florida
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Dr. Patrick Mixa, M.D.
Dr. Patrick Mixa completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Maryland and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed a fellowship focused on primary and revision hip and knee replacements at Western University in London, Ontario. His training also provided him experience in the anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty and robotic assisted joint replacements.
Dr. Patrick Mixa's Publications -
Residency
University of Maryland Medical Center/R Adams Cowley
Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland, 2017 - 2022
Fellowship
Western University Adult Reconstruction Fellowship,
London, Ontario, Canada, 2023-2024
Education
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida, 2006 - 2010
Communications, Biology, Chemistry (BA)
Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica - graduated 2016
Medical Degree (M.D.)
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University London, Ontario, 2023 - Present
Master of Science (MSc)
Institutional Service
Team Physician - Men's Football, Centennial High School, Columbia, Maryland, 2017-2022
Residential Wellness Committee, Department of Orthopedics, University of Maryland Medical Center,
2020-2022
Professional Positions
Medical Assistant - Lakeside Orthopedics, St Petersburg
2005-2013
Research Fellow - SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, 2017-2018
Visiting Instructor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2022-2023
Faculty, University of Maryland Medical Center, BWMC, 2022-2023
Faculty - Baltimore VA Medical Center
2022-2023
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer, St. Petersburg Free Clinic, St. Petersburg, Florida, 2010-2011
Volunteer, Faith in Practice Medical Missions to Antigua, Guatemala, 2012
Hope Community Clinic, Dominica, West Indies, 2013
Volunteer Surgeon, Faith in Practice, Antigua, Guatemala 2024
Volunteer Surgeon, Operation Walk, Cuenca, Ecuador, 2024
Martha Mixa, P.A.-C
Martha has been practicing as a Physician Assistant for over 10 years, with a strong foundation in Orthopedic care. She and Dr. Thomas Mixa work closely together at Mixa Orthopedics and their affiliated hospitals, delivering the highest level of care to their patients. Martha is dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives personalized attention and the best possible outcomes through comprehensive orthopedic care.
Education
St. Johns University, Jamacia, New York
Bachelor's of Science in Biology
Physician Assistant
Professional Positions
Surgical/Vascular Physician Assistant
1985-1987
Anna Mixa, P.A.-C
Anna is a recent graduate from the PA program at Western Michigan University. Her dedication to healthcare, passion for patient well-being, and eagerness to grow as a provider make her a valuable addition to our practice. With a focus on patient-centered care and a drive for excellence, Anna will enhance the quality of care we provide and play an important role in ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.
Education
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Master of Science in Medicine
Physician Assistant