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John Zvijac, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Coral Gables, FL

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Orthopaedic Surgery Coral Gables, FL

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Physician

Overview of Dr. Zvijac

John E. Zvijac, M.D., is a fellowship-trained physician with dual Board-certification in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and a member of Baptist Health Medical Group. From 1998 to 2014, he was head team orthopedic surgeon for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is currently a team orthopedic surgeon for the Tennessee Titans. He is also a team physician for the Florida Panthers, Barry University and St. Thomas University as well as the medical director of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools high school athletics program. Dr. Zvijac specializes in sports medicine and surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He is a founding partner of UHZ Sports Medicine Institute (uhzsmi.com) and has served as both chief of surgery and chief of staff at Doctors Hospital. Dr. Zvijac is an adjunct professor in the departments of orthopedic surgery and exercise and sports sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He is currently the Florida delegate for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Recognized as one of the "Best Doctors in America" annually for the past several years, he is the author of many articles and book chapters and has presented on a variety of sports medicine topics worldwide. Dr. Zvijac received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed a residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama.

Education & Training

  • American Sports Medicine Institute (St Vincent's)
    American Sports Medicine Institute (St Vincent's)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1991 - 1997
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Sports Medicine Person of the Year Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida, 2020
  • Merck Index Award for Recognition in Research 1982
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Your Child Is Injured from Sports. Here’s How You Can Avoid Injuries the Next Time
    Your Child Is Injured from Sports. Here’s How You Can Avoid Injuries the Next TimeJuly 26th, 2018
  • Strength Tests Many Not Predict Football Injuries
    Strength Tests Many Not Predict Football InjuriesJune 6th, 2013

Committees

  • Medical Director, Miami Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center 2018 - Present
  • Chairman, Medical Executive Committee, Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center 2018 - Present
  • Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Baptist Health South Florida 2017 - Present
  • Delegate, Council of Delegates, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2015 - Present
  • Director, Sports Medicine Continuing Medical Education, Baptist Health South Florida 2007 - Present
  • Chief of Staff, Doctors Hospital 2005 - 2006
  • Chairman, Credentials Committee, HealthSouth Doctors Hospital 2003 - 2004
  • Secretary, Medical Staff, HealthSouth Doctors Hospital 2001 - 2002
  • Chairman, Department of Surgery, HealthSouth Doctors Hospital 2000 - 2001

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish