Jervis Yau, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Physician

Jervis Yau, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Physician Jervis Yau, MD is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist that serves patients in Santa

Jervis Yau, MD serves patients living in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California. Dr. Yau specializes in the treatment of shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle injuries, as well as all sports related injuries. At Ryu Hurvitz Orthopedic Clinic, he utilizes advanced arthroscopic and open surgery techniques to restore damaged joints, bones and ligaments with the goal of returning patients to an active, healthy lifestyle. Dr. Yau graduated from the University of California, San Diego and completed his Doctor of Medicine at New York Medical College where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, followed by his sports medicine fellowship at Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation (SOAR). Dr. Yau has published articles in peer-reviewed publications, books and orthopedic presentations dedicated to sports medicine and orthopedic conditions and treatments. In addition to his active orthopedic practice, Dr. Yau is a team physician for Cate School, Bishop Diego High School, Santa Barbara High School, Westmont College Intercollegiate Athletics and the University of California-Santa Barbara Intercollegiate Athletics. He is also a past team physician for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco Bulls Hockey and ATP/WTA Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament. As a team physician for a number of athletic groups, Dr. Yau is highly experienced at treating athletes and active individuals at all levels. On the academic front, Dr. Jervis Yau, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in the Santa Barbara area, is on the Membership Committee of Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). He is also a proud member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

“In Milan, we carried him in our hearts.” ❤️Team USA dedicated their gold medal to Johnny Gaudreau, the late NHL star ta...
02/23/2026

“In Milan, we carried him in our hearts.” ❤️
Team USA dedicated their gold medal to Johnny Gaudreau, the late NHL star taken too soon. A true tribute on ice.

The NHL veteran was killed by an alleged drunk driver in 2024. With his family in Milan, his former U.S. teammates dedicated their gold medal to him.

How do proximal hamstring tears occur?Hamstring strains are common in sprinting, kicking, and explosive sports. In fact,...
02/20/2026

How do proximal hamstring tears occur?

Hamstring strains are common in sprinting, kicking, and explosive sports. In fact, one NFL team found hamstring strains were the 2nd most common training camp injury.

Most strains heal with rehab.
But a complete proximal avulsion? That’s a different story which often requires surgery.

Proximal Hamstring Tear Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve sprinting, kicking and high-speed skilled movements? If so, you may be at risk of tearing your proximal hamstring. Hamstring strains and tears are very common injuries suffered by athletes. Proximal hamstri...

Your knee has built-in shock absorbers: the medial and lateral meniscus.When one tears, everyday activities like squatti...
02/18/2026

Your knee has built-in shock absorbers: the medial and lateral meniscus.

When one tears, everyday activities like squatting or running can become painful. Left untreated, it may increase the risk of joint degeneration over time.

If you’re experiencing persistent knee pain, don’t ignore it.

Meniscus Tear Specialist Are you experiencing pain and stiffness in your knee? If so, you may have torn your meniscus. A meniscus tear is among the most common knee injuries. A torn meniscus can occur in several different ways. Meniscus tear specialist, Dr. Jervis Yau provides diagnosis and both sur...

Ever wondered what it’s like to leap off one of the world’s most iconic peaks? 🏔️💨 Boris, Vladimir, and Konstantin took ...
02/16/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to leap off one of the world’s most iconic peaks? 🏔️💨 Boris, Vladimir, and Konstantin took the plunge from Fitz Roy and captured every breathtaking second.

BASE jumpers Boris Egorov, Vladimir Murzaev, and Konstantin Yaemurd take us inside their daring and historic leap from the summit of Fitz Roy.

02/13/2026
What are the chances of fully recovering from a hip labral tear with surgery or without? Dr. Yau breaks it down in this ...
02/12/2026

What are the chances of fully recovering from a hip labral tear with surgery or without? Dr. Yau breaks it down in this must-watch video ⬇️ https://medilink.us/55xh Medoh Health

How are SLAP & labral tears treated?🔹 Conservative care first (rest + PT)🔹 Debridement (clean up torn tissue)🔹 SLAP repa...
02/11/2026

How are SLAP & labral tears treated?
🔹 Conservative care first (rest + PT)
🔹 Debridement (clean up torn tissue)
🔹 SLAP repair (anchors + sutures)
🔹 Biceps tenodesis (reduce strain on labrum)

Treatment depends on age, activity level, and instability.

Labral Tear & SLAP Repair Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve throwing overhead? If so, you may be at risk of developing a shoulder labral tear or a SLAP tear. Shoulder labral tears and SLAP tears are common injuries sustained after a fall on an outstretched

Some people watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. Some watch for the halftime show.Dr Yau watches for: “That shoulde...
02/08/2026

Some people watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. Some watch for the halftime show.

Dr Yau watches for: “That shoulder pad position! That landing! That… questionable pivot!”

Yes, he is secretly analyzing every play from a sports medicine perspective, and yes, he may cheer for both the touchdown and the joint alignment.

Torn distal biceps? Timing matters.Surgical repair is usually recommended, and the sooner, the better, ideally within 2 ...
02/03/2026

Torn distal biceps? Timing matters.

Surgical repair is usually recommended, and the sooner, the better, ideally within 2 weeks of injury. Early repair leads to stronger outcomes, while delayed surgery can be more complicated due to tendon retraction and scar tissue formation.

Torn Bicep Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve heavy lifting? If so, you may experience a distal biceps tendon rupture which occurs when the tendon becomes detached from the forearm. Distal biceps tendon repair surgeon Dr. Jervis Yau provides diagnosis and both surgica...

Does the REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant work?Yes! This collagen-based implant supports your body’s natural healing. Ove...
01/27/2026

Does the REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant work?

Yes! This collagen-based implant supports your body’s natural healing. Over 40,000 procedures have shown new tendon-like tissue growth, helping rotator cuff tears from partial to massive.

REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve throwing overhead? If so, you may be at risk of developing a rotator cuff injury. For a partially torn rotator cuff, with persistent pain that is not resolving, a new technology known as the REGENETE...

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2936 De La Vina Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

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Thursday 8am - 5pm
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