R. Nelson Mead, MD

08/01/2026

Elite athletes have a way of making the impossible look routine. Incredible shot.

08/01/2026

One of the best parts of practicing in Panama City Beach?

Views like this.

Enjoy the weekend, everyone.

07/30/2026

Cartilage doesn't always heal on its own.

For the right patient, ArthroMACI® uses your own cartilage cells to repair damaged cartilage in the knee through a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure. The goal is simple: less pain, better function, and a knee that works the way it should.

Think you might be a candidate?
850-771-2001 | Schedule: bit.ly/See-DrMead

07/27/2026

Most people hear "sports medicine" and think athletes. The truth is, that's only part of what I do.

I treat student athletes, weekend warriors, people with physically demanding jobs, and patients who simply want answers about an injury that's been bothering them. The common denominator isn't the sport. It's making the right diagnosis and recommending the right treatment for each patient.

If you're dealing with an injury or joint pain, I'm here to help.

No referral needed. Schedule online: bit.ly/See-DrMead

07/24/2026

Some days, a bucket of balls is all you need.

07/23/2026

Not every athlete wears cleats.

Some ride skateboards.

It's great to see kids and families out enjoying Bay County Skate Park.

Discover your next family adventure at Bay County Skate Park 🛹☀️

07/22/2026

The best surgery is the one that helps you forget you ever needed it.

You stop thinking about every reach, every lift, every ache.

Tendon Seam™ creates a stronger repair that's helping many patients spend as little as 2 weeks in a sling and regain full range of motion in about 4 weeks.

When your shoulder stops being the first thing you think about, that's success.

See if you're a candidate: bit.ly/See-DrMead

07/17/2026

The USFA National World Series is bringing softball players from across the country to Panama City Beach. Every athlete stepping onto those fields has worked hard to be there.

That's why, when an athlete comes to Dr. Mead, he sees more than an injury. He sees:
• A season
• A teammate
• A scholarship opportunity
• A goal

Helping athletes get back to the moments they've worked so hard for is what matters most.

07/15/2026

Beach days are supposed to be relaxing...

Somehow, getting everything from the parking lot to the sand has become the hardest part.

Who always gets stuck pulling the wagon?

Tag them. 🙋‍♂️

07/14/2026

One of my favorite things about summer in Panama City Beach... the ballfields are full.

Wishing all the athletes, coaches, and families a great week at the USFA National World Series. Have fun out there!

🥎 Welcome to the USFA National World Series II at Publix Sports Park! 🥎

We're excited to host 122 teams and welcome more than 5,000+ athletes, coaches, families, and fans from 20+ different states to Panama City Beach this week! 🌴☀️

🌧️ Rain or shine, the action continues! Our state-of-the-art AstroTurf fields help keep games rolling so teams can spend more time competing and making unforgettable memories. 🏆