Biography
Dr. Gazzaniga specializes in sports medicine, including sports related
injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip. In addition, he performs
procedures such as hip arthroscopy and osteoarticular transplantation
for cartilage defects of the knee. After growing up in Orange County,
Dr. Gazzaniga left to play football at Dartmouth College and remained
to attend medical school. He then went on to complete his residency at
Harvard University. Dr. Gazzaniga has completed the following separate
fellowships: Trauma Fellowship and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado.
Dr. Gazzaniga had been in practice in the state of New York before relocating
back to Orange County. While in New York, he served as one of the team
doctors for the New York Jets as well as the head Orthopedic Surgeon for
the New York Islanders and Hofstra University. He also worked as the attending
Orthopedic Surgeon at the US Open in Flushing, New York. Currently, Dr.
Gazzaniga is the Head Team Physician for the Los Angeles Chargers. In
his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Dr. Gazzaniga's Physician Assistant is
Drew Halber, PA-C.
Education & Training
MEDICAL EDUCATION: Dartmouth Medical School (Medical Doctor)
RESIDENCY: Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program (Orthopedic Surgery)
FELLOWSHIP: Steadman-Hawkins Clinic (Knee and Shoulder / Sports Medicine Fellowship)
FELLOWSHIP: Massachusetts General Hospital (Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship)
FELLOWSHIP: Bringham and Women's Hospital (Foot & Ankle Fellowship)
Areas of Interest
Dr. Gazzaniga specializes in sports medicine, including sports related
injuries of the shoulder, knee, hip and elbow. In addition, he completes
procedures such as hip arthroscopy and osteoarticular transplantation
for cartilage defects of the knee.
Awards & Recognitions
Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” Award for Long Island : 2008
Other Specialties or Certifications
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
SUBSPECIALTY CERTIFICATION: Sports Medicine Subspecialty Board Certification