Luis Alfredo Rodriguez, 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.

Elizabeth Anne Ouellette, M.D., MBA, is a renowned orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in the treatment of wrist fracture, ligament tear, nerve injury, joint instability and small joint replacement. She performs surgeries of all complexities. She has more than 30 years of clinical experience treating athletes and people of all ages and teaching and mentoring medical students, residents and fellows. She serves in numerous clinical and academic leadership roles.Dr. Ouellette’s research interests include wrist instabilitybiomechanics, nerve injury repair, skin coverage andpsychological intervention for upper extremity traumapatients. She is widely published in peer-reviewedmedical journals and is an invited speaker at nationaland international academic symposiums.

Charles M. Lawrie, M.D., M.Sc. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. He is a high-volume expert in robotic and minimally invasive anterior approach hip replacement, robotic-assisted partial knee replacement, robotic total knee replacement and anterior approach hip resurfacing. He also performs revision hip and knee surgery. Dr. Lawrie routinely performs these advanced joint replacement procedures using state-of-the-art imaging, planning software and intraoperative technology to optimize implant positioning, alignment and soft tissue balance. These techniques allow him to deliver personalized, data-driven care that supports faster recovery, improved joint function and long-term durability for a wide range of patients. A national leader in anterior approach hip replacement, Dr. Lawrie serves as the president of the Anterior Hip Foundation, a global organization advancing innovation, education and surgical excellence in anterior hip arthroplasty. He has performed more than 1,500 anterior approach total hip replacements and is among a select group of surgeons offering anterior approach hip resurfacing — an advanced bone-preserving option for younger, active patients. An award-winning researcher and orthopedic innovator, Dr. Lawrie has contributed to the design and development of hip and knee implants and surgical technologies now used worldwide. He is an active leader in clinical research and surgical education, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and regular presentations at major orthopedic conferences. His research has been recognized with honors including the RAND Young Investigator Award from American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the Mark B. Coventry Award from the Knee Society. Dr. Lawrie graduated medical school with academic distinction and is a proud member of both the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies, reflecting a lifelong commitment to excellence in science and medicine. Deeply committed to patient-centered care, Dr. Lawrie believes that understanding a patient as a person is the first step toward effective treatment. He takes time to get to know his patients — not just their joint problem, but their story and lifestyle how their hip or knee condition affects their abilities. He collaborates with his patients to develop a personalized care plan that reflects their unique challenges and recovery goals — whether it’s returning to work, staying active or simply being able to move without pain. When he's not caring for patients, Dr. Lawrie enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through outdoor pursuits like kiteboarding and cycling — activities that reinforce his belief in the importance of mobility and quality of life.