Jeffrey Meade MD 

Dr. Jeffrey Meade brings a unique combination of military service, aviation expertise, and occupational medicine experience to MBI Industrial Medicine. His career spans more than two decades of service to the United States Air Force, where he served as both an aviator and physician before transitioning to civilian practice.

A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in Engineering Mechanics, Dr. Meade earned his pilot wings in 1998 and began his career flying helicopters with Air Force Special Operations Command. He later transitioned to operating the MQ-1 Predator aircraft, supporting critical military missions around the world. While serving as a military pilot, he developed a growing interest in medicine and began completing prerequisite coursework during off-duty hours, ultimately earning acceptance to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

After graduating from medical school through the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program, Dr. Meade returned to active duty as a physician. His postgraduate training included a surgical internship at UC Davis Medical Center before serving as a Flight Surgeon at Luke Air Force Base, where he cared for pilots and aircrew members while supporting the operational readiness of military aviation units.

During his time at Luke Air Force Base, Dr. Meade taught the Air Force’s Top Knife program, an advanced training course focused on the physiological effects of high-performance flight and high-G environments. In recognition of his contributions to military medicine and aviation, he was named Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Flight Surgeon of the Year in 2015.

Dr. Meade completed his residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine through the University of California San Francisco, while simultaneously earning a Master of Public Health degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Following residency, he served as an Occupational Medicine Specialist in the Air Force until his retirement from military service in 2020.

Since joining MBI in 2021, Dr. Meade has helped employers and employees navigate workplace injuries, regulatory requirements, and return-to-work programs with a practical, outcomes-focused approach. Drawing from his background in aviation, military medicine, public health, and occupational medicine, he is passionate about helping workers return safely to the jobs and activities that matter most.