Asim Merchant, MD, CAQSM
Assistant Professor
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
Board Certifications
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Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Clinical Profile
- Family Medicine
- Sports Injuries in Young Children
Publications
Education
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 392-1161
- Business:
- merchant@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 117500
GAINESVILLE FL 32611 - Business Street:
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2140 STADIUM ROAD
STUDENT HEALTH CARE CENTER
GAINESVILLE FL 32611