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About
Gautam Yagnik, M.D., is a Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He is the team physician for the Miami Dolphins and the Florida Panthers. He has served as assistant team physician for the University of Miami and Florida International University football teams, and has provided orthopedic coverage for the BCS National Championship Game, FedEx Orange Bowl, Miami Open and NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Dr. Yagnik earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated at the top of his class and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. During medical school he performed surgical research that yielded two prestigious grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Dr. Yagnik completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. There he was elected administrative chief resident and was given the Willard Award for the most outstanding resident. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at UHZ Sports Medicine Institute.
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Education/Academic qualification
Fellowship Program - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, UHZ Sports Medicine Institute
2008 → 2009
Residency Program - Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2004 → 2008
Internship - General & Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2003 → 2004
School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, M.D., University of Pittsburgh
1998 → 2003
Biological Sciences, B.S., Duke University
1994 → 1998
External positions
Team Physician, Miami Dolphins
May 1 2013 → …
Medical Director, Miami Triathlon, Ft. Lauderdale & Miami Beach Half Marathons
Feb 1 2012 → Jan 1 2014
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Florida International University
Aug 1 2011 → …
Assistant Team Physician, Florida International University
Aug 1 2011 → …
Team Physician/Co-Medical Director, Florida Panthers
Aug 1 2011 → …
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, DuBois Regional Medical Center
Aug 1 2009 → May 1 2011
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery
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From Sidelines to Center Stage: Increasing Public Interest in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Khan, I. A., Siddiqui, S. & Yagnik, G. P., 2025, In: Orthopedics. 48, 3, p. 133-138 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functional Outcomes of Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair in Patients Over 40 Treated Without Postoperative Bracing
Ravich, J. W., Zvijac, J. E., Vargas, L. A., Schurhoff, M. R., Yurubi, M., Moya Diaz, R. K., Collins, K. G., Gohel, N. N., Pashuck, T., Yagnik, G. P., Hechtman, K. S. & Uribe, J. W., Apr 2025, In: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 13, 4, p. 23259671251326604Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sideline Management of Syndesmotic Injuries in the Athlete: Evaluation, Management, and Return to Play
Szukics, P. F., Murray, D. P., Robaina, J., Potter, T., Vargas, L., Chapman, C. & Yagnik, G., 2025, In: Video journal of sports medicine. 5, 2, p. 26350254241291596Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Arthroscopic Medial Meniscal Root Repair Using a Novel Re-Tensionable All-Suture Anchor
Szukics, P., Robaina, J., Ravich, J. W., Vargas, L. A. & Yagnik, G., 2024, In: Video journal of sports medicine. 4, 3, p. 26350254231221568Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Return to Play After Arthroscopic Management of Rotator Cuff Tears in Professional Athletes of Contact Sports
Yagnik, G. P., Szukics, P. F., Seiler, J. R., Ravich, J. W., Vargas, L. A., Zvijac, J. E. & Uribe, J. W., Aug 2024, In: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 12, 8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (External organization)
Yagnik, G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Orthopaedic Association (Emerging Leaders Program) (External organization)
Yagnik, G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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National Football League Team Physician Society (External organization)
Yagnik, G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Florida Orthopaedic Society (External organization)
Yagnik, G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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National Hockey League Team Physician Society (External organization)
Yagnik, G. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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1994-98 Dean’s List with Distinction
Yagnik, G. (Recipient), 1994
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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1995 Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honors Society
Yagnik, G. (Recipient), 1995
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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1996 Golden Key National Honors Society
Yagnik, G. (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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