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About Asim Merchant

Asim Merchant, M.D., is board-certified in family medicine and primary care sports medicine physician. He joined University of Florida Health in August 2016 and currently serves as the team physician for University Athletic Association. He completed his family medicine residency at Rutgers University and a sports medicine fellowship at State University of New York in Buffalo.

He is passionate about sports medicine and medical treatment regarding sports injuries. Dr. Merchant has written articles for Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, AMSSM and numerous presentations to different organizations. Dr. Merchant served as director of the Concussion Management Clinic for Riverhead High School developing and implementing a concussion management policy. He is also an active member of “Doctors of Tomorrow” a group to mentor high school students who have a strong desire to become a physician.

His areas of interest include resident education, sports medicine, concussion management and medical education

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

2018

MDC7124 Family Med/Geriatrics

Board Certifications

Sports Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine

Clinical Profile

Specialties

Family Medicine

Areas of Interest

Sports Injuries in Young Children

Publications

2023

COVID-19 prevalence and presenting symptoms in a college student population: A retrospective chart review.

Journal of American college health : J of ACH. 71(5):1356-1360 [DOI] 10.1080/07448481.2021.1926270. [PMID] 34133912.

2 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site

2023

Physical Activity Compliance to American Cancer Society Recommendations Amongst Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Survivors.

Hematology/oncology and stem cell therapy. 16(4):358-365 [DOI] 10.56875/2589-0646.1037. [PMID] 37363980.

PubMed · Publisher’s Site

2002

Addicted schoolchildren: prevalence and characteristics of areca nut chewers among primary school children in Karachi, Pakistan.

Journal of paediatrics and child health. 38(5):507-10 [PMID] 12354270.

47 citations · PubMed

Education

Fellowship – Sports Medicine

2013 · University at Buffalo

Residency – Family Medicine

2012 · Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Medical Degree

2009 · St. Matthew's University

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:: (352) 392-1161

Emails:

Business:: merchant@ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:: PO Box 117500
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Business Street:: 2140 STADIUM ROAD
STUDENT HEALTH CARE CENTER
GAINESVILLE FL 32611

Asim Merchant, MD, CAQSM

Assistant Professor