Asim Merchant, MD, CAQSM
Assistant Professor
About Asim Merchant
Asim Merchant, M.D., is board-certified in family medicine and primary care sports medicine. He joined University of Florida Health in August 2016 and practices at UF Health Family Medicine – Haile Plantation. Dr. Merchant received his bachelor of science degree from Southern Methodist University, and his medical degree from St. Mathews University School of Medicine. He completed a 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
Board Certifications
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Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Clinical Profile
- Family Medicine
- Preventive health care
Publications
Education
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 265-0944
- Business:
- merchant@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100383
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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280 FLETCHER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32611