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, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida. From 1998 to 2014, he was head team orthopedic surgeon for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is also a team physician for the Florida Panthers and Florida International University and 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 UniversityΓÇÖs 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, Ala.
Note: Health plans that are currently contracted with Baptist Health are listed below. However, please check with our insurance provider to verify that Baptist Health is part of your provider network.
Aetna
Avmed
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BC/BS)
CarePlus Health Plans
Great West
HMO
POS
PPO
Devoted Health
Dimension Health
First Health Network
FL Blue Medicare PPO
Medicare HMO
MyBlue
POS
PPO
Humana Commercial/Medicare/HMO/PPO
Railroad
Multiplan
Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
Oscar Health Plan
Prominence Health
United Healthcare
HMO
NHP
POS
PPO
Ratings & Reviews
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4.9 / 5
351 Ratings, 51 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
01/24/2026
Excellent
01/09/2026
Dr. Zvijac was thoughtful and thorough.
01/04/2026
I have been Dr. Zvijac's patient for over 20 years. It began with my mother, and then with so many other members of my family. Dr. Zvijac is an ACE as a doctor, but he has a heart that transmits "a compassionate "i care". This is the difference!
01/03/2026
Dr. Zvijac was excellent - great temperament, communication, and presence. Really made me feel confident about proceeding with surgery.
12/02/2025
Excellent experience
11/25/2025
Outstanding experience
11/18/2025
Dr Zvijac is a happy person.
11/17/2025
Entire medical visit was excellent. I left with a clear understanding of my injury and options for recovery
09/20/2025
Excellent
09/15/2025
Excellent
08/18/2025
Dr. Zvijac did surgery on my right knee five months ago. After injuring my left knee there was no hesitation as to who I wanted to evaluate my new injury.
07/29/2025
Dr Zvijac is an exceptional surgeon and his follow up care is extraordinary.
06/30/2025
Excellent
06/14/2025
Absolutely fantastic experience! Would (and will) recommend to anyone needing an orthopedic surgeon.
06/10/2025
Excellent appt
05/31/2025
Excellent service provided
05/16/2025
Great took time to explain MRI and answer questions
04/27/2025
The doc was confident he could take care of my situation.
04/26/2025
Dr. Zvijac is a wonderful and talented surgeon. His work with me was outstanding and he stayed abreast of my condition and progress frequently. I could not have asked for better.
04/20/2025
He is a very prestigious physician. He surrounded himself with a great staff.
04/12/2025
Dr was very informative , explained everything and answered all my questions
03/25/2025
Very impressive by the entire team
03/25/2025
So far so good. Waiting for my next visit to see what the care provider recommends.
02/17/2025
Great too
02/09/2025
Outstanding doctor and his team.
02/07/2025
Dr Zvijac listened to my concerns and addresses them.
02/04/2025
My visit to this office and all the interactions with nurses, PA's, the doctor and staff were exceptional. I was referred for an MRI, so no official discussions regarding what was happening to my knee were discussed, as results would determine the next steps.
01/24/2025
Zvijak is the best, I would recommend him in a heartbeat.
01/10/2025
He is the best!!
12/21/2024
Dr. Zvijac is amazing. He was very through in his evaluation and explained his findings/recommendations clearly. He runs an extremely efficient and professional practice and is a gifted surgeon.
12/02/2024
Most definitely!!!
11/26/2024
The Doctor was a 5 star.
11/18/2024
All my questions and/or concerns were answered throughly. I will most definitely recommend this orthopedic center.
11/09/2024
Dr. Zvijac is extraordinarily excellent in all regards.
11/03/2024
Dr. Zvijak took his time in answering all my concerns and was very courteous
10/19/2024
As always a Baptist Heslth Dr. Is tops
10/13/2024
All good
10/10/2024
Very good
10/01/2024
Excellent healthcare overall
08/26/2024
100% effective care
07/27/2024
Will highly recommend
07/21/2024
Nothing but posive feedback
07/17/2024
If you have to suffer an injury, you are in the best hands all around with Dr. Zvijak and his staff. They are always professional, always timely, patient, and encouraging. They answer all questions without rushing you or making you feel that your concerns are not valid.
07/16/2024
Dr Zvijac is an exceptional doctor with a very good disposition
06/10/2024
Excellent
05/20/2024
I was impressed by the whole experience, it made me feel very comfortable and secure in how I will progress in my treatment
05/19/2024
All the staff is great. Professionalism and friendliness.
05/14/2024
Dr. Zvijac and his staff are excellent. I have several other doctors for other health conditions. Dr. Zvijac and his staff are by far the best of all the doctors that I work with.
05/04/2024
Dr. Zvijac was outstanding definitely concerned about my condition. He is an excellent doctor very personable.
05/04/2024
I would not hesitate to recommend the doctor and the facility.
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