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Dr. Thomas Mitchell, MD

Dr. Thomas Mitchell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Mitchell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Panama City, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mitchell has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Locations

Orthopedic Specialists

Orthopedic Specialists1827 Harrison Ave Unit 3 Panama City, FL 32405
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Mitchell specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Mitchell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mitchell

3.9
36 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Eventual total knee
Everything we talked about he did he done exploratory and found out some things that could not be done and he did not hurt me at all, so eventually I will have a total knee replacement and Dr Chad Mitchell will do it!!! I can't say enough about everybody there
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rob – Sep 16, 2023
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Personally invested in my child
I am so thankful for Dr. Mitchell. He has seen two of my children for sport-related injuries. Aside of treating the injuries, recently, I was most impressed with the time that Dr. Mitchell took to talk to my child when his injury took him out for his sport season. My child was devastated to say the least, but I appreciate the encouragement and emotional support that he gave without hesitation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shannon – Aug 22, 2023
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Great doctor
Love Dr Mitchell. He was my daughter’s ortho for about years. Kind, considerate and great with her. Have no problem recommending him to other people x
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2023
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Excellent in healthcare and services
Excellent in healthcare his staff also excellent
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2023
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Experienced Orthopedic Doctor
Very pleasant front staff. PA knowledgeable and courteous. I found Dr.Mitchell to be very professional and offered a lot of good information as well as advice
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2023
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Don't bother..
After a flexor tendon repair and 16 wks of therapy the finger is useless. Impossible to have a law suit in Florida. So choose your surgeon wisely. I didn't have a choice!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dissatisfied – May 04, 2022
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Worst office worst doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 others found this helpful
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Tina – Feb 06, 2021
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Had full knee replacement may 12th check up appt June 12th. Ex ray showed knee cap was standing lateral on right side knee. Puts me in brace 6 weeks to see if it will fix it. Didn’t do nothing. Next appt he decides to do surgery again june 30 th He tells girlfriend. He done all he can do. Here it is nov still ain’t right. Very hard to walk hurts swelled big time. Office every appt. if you had a appt at 215. They start. Calling at 9 wanting to know if you could be there at 10 Every appt. office people some days ok some day they didn’t want to be bothered. My whole 6 months I see dr Mitchell 3 times all the rest with a pa that don’t have a clue what’s going on. You tell her what’s going on with knee. She tells you it go away with time. So. If I was going to do this again it sure won’t be done with dr Mitchell.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2020
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Dr Mitchell is great surgeon. Had hip replacement I have zero pain! Bedside manner - ugh. I never saw him after surgery only his PA. I HAVE HIGH THRESHOLD for pain medication and first nite after surgery I really suffered nurses told me I had worst doctor for giving pain meds and they were afraid to call him. He has his personal philosophy abt pain meds and I will not forget that first night- awful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Susan in Iowa – Apr 08, 2017
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Dr. Mitchell and Stacey his PA are wonderful. They always educate you on your issue and how to make things better. Dr. Mitchell is very upfront but I like people who are like that and don't sugar coat things. He did my shoulder surgery and I had a fantastic end result.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Callway, Fl – Mar 03, 2017
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Been seeing Dr Mitchell for years, he has replaced my knee and is now looking at my shoulder. He is friendly and an excellent Dr. His staff is the same especially his front desk staff. Excellent all the way around.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Panama City, FL – Feb 23, 2017
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Subpar work. Dr. Mitchell is a below average doctor. He provides below average work. His bed side manner is mean, rude, and unfriendly. He is supposed to be a pediatric doctor and I would never have my child around him due to personal experiences with him in his office and mishandling of my child. Don't ever use him as a doctor if you want your child to get proper care. And on top of all this the office is very dirty and scheduled appointments get messed up.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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M.S.S. in Panama City, FL – Aug 24, 2016
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I really like dr Mitchell and Stacey but the staff is pretty short and rude. Don't let you talk and hardly ask questions before they cut you off and the front desk girl is really rude and unpleasant to deal with. Steve is wonderful and very caring acts like you matter and understands you are in pain
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 others found this helpful
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Panama City fl – Apr 11, 2016
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care philosophy

In accordance with our philosophy-- that each patient needs thoughtful, timely intervention to minimize complications, speed recovery and to return the patient to maximum functional capability--our team of providers is available for immediate evaluation...read more

biography

Dr. Thomas Mitchell Joined Southern Orthopedic Specialists, P.A. in 2000Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement Shoulder, Knee, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Hip and AnklePractice is open to both adults and childrenDr. Mitchell covers sporting events as a sideline physician in Bay County.Born in Columbus, Georgia.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Shriner's Hospital For Children Shreveport La

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center Shreveport La

    Residency Hospital
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center Shreveport La

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties
Sports Medicine
Self designated 
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  • Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, Chief, Department of Surgery

  • English

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St
    Panama City, FL 32405
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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