About us

Our Practice

Mixa Orthopedics has been open as a private orthopedic practice since 2008. Dr. Mixa works with his wife, Martha Mixa, who is his Physician Assistant. While running his own practice, Dr. Mixa is also on call and seeing patients in the hospital at over 4 different hospitals in the 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."

Meet our Practicioners

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

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 -

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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

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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