Dr. David Gazzaniga Keynotes Sports Safety at the Annual CIF Summit
As the official healthcare partner of the CIF Southern Section, Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) led vital sports medicine conversations at this year’s Athletic Administrators Summit. Headlining the medical track was HOI’s own Dr. David Gazzaniga, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and head team physician for the LA Chargers.
Speaking to a packed audience of high school athletic directors and trainers, Dr. Gazzaniga shared crucial insights on modern sideline care, advanced injury prevention strategies, and streamlined return-to-play protocols. His presentation underscored the shared mission of HOI and the CIF: equipping schools with elite-level medical insights to keep student-athletes safe, resilient, and performing at their highest potential.
At a Glance
Dr. David Gazzaniga
- Over 25 years of experience caring for professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, MLB, and the Olympics.
- Division Chief of Sports Medicine at the Hoag Orthopedic Institute
- Board-certified with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine and triple fellowship-trained
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