Jennifer R. Maynard, M.D., FAAFP

Jennifer Maynard, M.D., is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Dr. Maynard specializes in the care of athletes and active individuals, with clinical expertise in female athlete health, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), concussion management, tennis medicine, and return-to-play evaluations. Her approach combines lifestyle wellness, evidence-based care, and collaboration to help patients recover and thrive.

"Helping a patient or athlete return to the sport or activity that brings them joy is the most rewarding part of my work. My approach emphasizes lifestyle wellness, collaboration, and empowering each athlete to be an active participant in their treatment plan," says Dr. Maynard.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Maynard delivers specialized and comprehensive care for sports and active lifestyles:

• Female athlete health: Hormonal health, energy balance, and performance optimization
• Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): Prevention and treatment for safe participation
• Concussion management: Care plans focused on recovery and cognitive health
• Tennis medicine and return-to-play evaluations: Evidence-driven strategies for safe reintegration into sport

Outside the clinic, Dr. Maynard enjoys traveling with family and friends, spending time at the beach and on boats, water sports, yoga, pilates, and running.