Gautam Pratap Yagnik, MD

About Gautam Pratap Yagnik, MD

Gautam Yagnik, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. Dr. Yagnik specializes 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. He has also provided orthopedic coverage for Super Bowl LIV, BCS National Championship Game, FedEx Orange Bowl, Miami Open and NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. His experience caring for elite, collision sport athletes provides him with advanced knowledge he uses to treat all of his patients. Dr. Yagnik graduated at the top of his class in medical school 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. During his residency, he was elected administrative chief resident and was given the Willard Award for the most outstanding resident. Dr. Yagnik currently serves as chairman of the Department of Surgery at West Kendall Baptist Hospital and was named Physician of the Year for West Kendall Baptist Hospital in 2018. He is also actively involved in medical education as a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Florida International University and as assistant program director for the Doctors Hospital/UHZ Sports Medicine Institute’s Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. Dr. Yagnik conducts clinical and biomechanical research to advance the field of orthopedic sports medicine and has published numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He is currently studying arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in professional athletes. He regularly attends and presents at various meetings, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting as well as the NFL and NHL Team Physician Meeting. Dr. Yagnik’s care philosophy is to treat each patient like family. He takes a conservative approach to orthopedic care and recommends nonsurgical options whenever possible.When he is not treating patients, Dr. Yagnik enjoys spending time with his family, swimming and exercising.

Title

Orthopedic surgeon with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. Program Director of the FIU/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and Assistant Professor at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Provider Gender

Male

Language

English

Age Groups Seen

Adolescents (16-18 years)

Adults (18+)

Adults (65+)

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Hospital of Miami

Doctors Hospital

South Miami Hospital

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Publications

Expert Gallery

Additional Links

Is Tennis The Healthiest Sport? Health Benefits For Heart, Mind, Longevity (today.com)

Miami Dolphins Team Physicians: A Day in the Life

Team Physician for Florida Panthers: Toughest Athletes I've Seen Play

New Baptist Health Orthopedic Complex Treats You Like A Pro Athlete

On or Off the Field: New Baptist Health Orthopedic Complex Offers Care for All

Education & Training

Education

Doctors Hospital/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Care
Fellowship Program, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2009

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Residency Program, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical School, 2003

Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014

Locations

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19955 Northwest 27th Avenue, Suite 200

Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Phone: 786-595-1310

Fax: 786-591-6999

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15955 Southwest 96th Street, Suite 401

Miami, FL 33196

Phone: 786-467-3430

Fax: 786-533-9695

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1150 Campo Sano Avenue, Floor 3

Coral Gables, FL 33146

Phone: 786-268-6200

Fax: 786-533-9978

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Accepted Insurance

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

Ratings & Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 / 5

471 Ratings, 88 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

01/28/2026

Dr Yagnik and his team are excellent at patient care

01/26/2026

Dr Yagnik is very thorough, professional, carrying and listens and communicates very well.

01/20/2026

I think Dr. Yagnik is the best doctor I have ever experienced. His bedside manner, knowledge, and skills are excellent.

01/19/2026

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Yagnik!

12/28/2025

Dr. Gautman Yagnik is excellent. I thank God everyday for having put him in my path. The security I felt knowing my doctor cared, knew what he was doing and was treating me like his own family gave me complete tranquility.

12/10/2025

GOOD

12/08/2025

Dr Yagnik was very thorough and laid out my recovery plan

12/03/2025

They were in contact at all time with my husband

11/20/2025

The Doctor was amazing!

11/19/2025

Good

10/28/2025

Doctor Gautam P. Yagnik took the time to explain the procedure and what to expected after, I felt that I was in very good hands.

10/24/2025

Amazing and knowledgeable

10/22/2025

Dr yagnik had me FaceTime my wife, a PA to clearly explain prognosis and next steps.

10/20/2025

Dr Yagnick and his PA were very patient and answered all my questions and gave a detailed description of my problem. I was very happy with the care from both of them.

10/18/2025

Excellent service

10/06/2025

I would definitely recommend Dr. Yagnik.

10/05/2025

I will recommend anyone that I know to you all

10/01/2025

Excellent experience. I am very pleased with the care of Dr. Yagnik.

10/01/2025

Dr. Yagnik and his assistant were excellent! I couldn't have been treated by better doctors!

09/28/2025

The doctor was great in everything !Explaining and options a given to proceed in the futurr

09/27/2025

Care provider very good

09/21/2025

excellent

09/21/2025

I am so impressed with Dr. Yagnik. Just what a doctor should be. Personable, compassionate listens, explains, answers questions and goes over all possible options. Fantastic Dr, fantastic experience

09/06/2025

He takes his time and I do not feel rushed

08/29/2025

Dr Yagnik is most attentive and caring.

08/15/2025

Dr Yagnik and assistants were very professional, courteous, helpful and informative. He also takes his time and answers all questions.

08/13/2025

My experience with Dr Yagnik and his assistant has made my day a day filler either happiness. Being able to be in the hands of two people with extraordinary human qualities, is the best thing for a patient who requires medical attention. Congratulations to this entire of professionals and don't hesitate to visit this medical center. You will be in the best hands and receiving the best care.

08/12/2025

Dr Yagnik is great. He takes his time to explain the problem, options for treatment, and answer any questions you may have.

08/11/2025

Good

08/11/2025

Excellent

08/09/2025

Very good

08/04/2025

I would definitely recommend Dr. Yagnik to family and friends and even strangers if I had the chance

07/07/2025

I was helped by many people, including the Dr. Who were all very kind and helpful. The office is a very pleasant atmosphere and I went in very fearful but I left fearless.

07/05/2025

Dr. Yagnik successfully addressed all of my concerns. Totally satisfied with both arthroscopic knee surgeries he's performed on me.

07/04/2025

Dr. Yagnik is the best.

06/27/2025

Dr Yagnik, is one of the best Orthopedic surgeon Doctor there Is in Florida. My daughter had her ACL reconstruction surgery 5 weeks ago, she repture her ACL during her flag football game. After hours of research looking for the BEST Orthopedic surgeon, I came across Dr Yagnik And man we couldn't be any happier with her results. My baby is lifting weights, doing bikes it almost feels like she didn't just had surgery. Thank you Dr Yagnik and the whole Baptist team. We love you guys.

06/25/2025

Very good

06/24/2025

Highly recommended

06/24/2025

De Yagnik is an excellent neurosurgeon with a great bedside manner & has a wealth of experience in his field

06/16/2025

I loved it I recommend it as a great place and doctor concerned about the patient and respect for appointment time

05/18/2025

Lo recomiendo en todo los aspectos

05/01/2025

Dr. Yagnik always takes the time to listen analyzes the problem and presents me with various solutions with their pros and cons. We discuss and choose how to proceed. I have recommended him to several friends. He's one of the best physicians I've ever had period. I totally trust him.

04/12/2025

Excellent communication, everything very well explained and a lot of understanding and humanity

03/25/2025

Very satisfied- amazing communication

02/17/2025

The doctor was excellent.

02/10/2025

It's a well oiled machine with good care .

02/09/2025

Excellent

01/31/2025

Dr. One of the best. Staff very efficient and professional.

01/30/2025

The Doctor very professional

01/28/2025

Excellent way of showing me what my recovery will be like.

01/27/2025

I was so pleased having been suggested from one doctor who referred me to Dr. Yagnik...he was wonderful and explained everything to me

01/25/2025

Very good service.

01/20/2025

Great

01/19/2025

Great Doctor, Dr. Yagnik Gautam made an excellent job with my shoulder.

01/13/2025

Good

12/30/2024

Excellent service

12/27/2024

Excellent experience workers showed a caring spirit

12/27/2024

Very good experience

12/27/2024

Very good

11/19/2024

Yes I have and will always recommend Dr.Gautam P. Yagnik

11/05/2024

I would definitely recommend Dr. Yagnik to others.

10/27/2024

Excellent

10/14/2024

Excellent

10/12/2024

Dr. Yagnik is the best!!!!

10/11/2024

I will 100% recommend the care at this clinic to family and friends

10/02/2024

All excellent

08/31/2024

Excellent communication and explanation to the patient.

08/25/2024

Good

07/30/2024

I have very good experience with Dr. Since he has seen me on other occasions and I recommend him because he is an excellent doctor

07/22/2024

Good

07/20/2024

Excellent everything I congratulate you

07/19/2024

Dr Yagnik a caring great Dr. The best.

07/15/2024

Good

07/07/2024

I highly recommend the doctor. The doctor gave me hope with a treatment plan and if needed to follow up in months.

07/07/2024

Absolutely I will recommend

07/06/2024

Thank you for everything!!!

07/05/2024

My doctor was very knowledgeable and had great bedside manners. I felt prepared on next steps after leaving his care that day.

06/30/2024

Very good

06/28/2024

Dr Yagnik was very knowledgeable and took time to answer all my questions and concerns. One of the best I have come across in 27 years !

06/17/2024

The doctor explained everything well and was very professional and caring.

06/12/2024

Dr Yagnik is an excellent doctor

06/08/2024

Dr. Yagnik is a credit to his profession. He was attentive and had a very pleasant demeanor. He listened to all my concerns. He explained my shoulder issues very clearly. His advice was the most intelligent I have received.

06/08/2024

Very caring, very supportive.

06/03/2024

Great Dr.

05/19/2024

Outstanding, as always!

05/11/2024

With a lot of dedication and great knowledge of their work

05/06/2024

I received clear explanations.

05/01/2024

Excellent Doctor's assistant - precise and clear explanation

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