Dr. Michael Reed/Spinal Associates

A doctors' office at 25 Doctors Dr Medical Plaza 2 in Panama City.

A doctor's office at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, 25 Doctors Dr Medical Plaza 2 in Panama City.

Fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Garrick Cason specializes in back, neck, and spine surgery. With his extensive training, Dr. Cason provides individualized treatment plans that meet his patients’ needs. He applies the most conservative interventions possible and educates patients on their condition. When surgery is necessary, he utilizes the least invasive operative intervention possible to maximize outcomes and improve postoperative recovery. Dr. Cason is available to see patients in Panama City.

Fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon Dr. Mark Awantang is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Awantang is the only surgeon in Panama City who is board-certified in hand surgery. Originally from Yaoundé, Cameroon, Dr. Awantang has been caring for patients in Florida since 2012. Dr. Awantang is available to see patients in Panama City.

Dr. J. Ryan Cotton is fellowship-trained and board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has served patients in Florida since 2010. Dr. Cotton offers adult and pediatric patients specialized orthopedic sports medicine care, including diagnosis and treatment for injuries and conditions of the ankle, elbow, hand, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist. Dr. Cotton is available to see patients in Panama City.

Dr. Nicholas Crossman is a Florida native and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon. Dr. Nicholas Crossman has extensive training in total joint care and offers the latest options in joint replacement surgery. His treatment philosophy is to provide the same level of care to his patients as he would for a family member. Dr. Crossman is available to see patients in Panama City.

Fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Chad Mitchell has served as a specialty-trained surgeon to adult and pediatric patients in Panama City, Florida, and surrounding areas since 2000. Dr. Mitchell specializes in treatment for conditions of the ankle, elbow, hand, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist as well as in joint replacement and sports medicine care. Dr. Mitchell is available to see patients in Panama City.

Dr. Jared Patterson is a highly skilled and compassionate orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacement. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Patterson has provided his patients with the highest quality of care, helping them regain mobility and improve their quality of life. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including the direct anterior approach for hip replacement and the quadriceps-sparing technique for knee replacement. Dr. Patterson also has extensive experience with robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, employing cutting-edge technology to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes.