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.

Is an MRI really needed to diagnose a hip labral tear? Dr. Yau answers this common question and shares how orthopedic sp...
09/09/2025

Is an MRI really needed to diagnose a hip labral tear? Dr. Yau answers this common question and shares how orthopedic specialists confirm the diagnosis with imaging and exams. Check out his expert breakdown in this video! https://medilink.us/21zq Medoh Health

Contender or Pretender?This article breaks down EVERY 2025 MLB playoff hopeful, what makes them legit…and what might bri...
09/09/2025

Contender or Pretender?

This article breaks down EVERY 2025 MLB playoff hopeful, what makes them legit…and what might bring them down.

⚾ Real or Not: Who's built for October?
Full analysis 👉

Lack of power? Bullpen holes? Injured stars? Why each contender's biggest weakness will -- or won't -- sink them in October.

Your knee cartilage lets bones glide smoothly until it doesn’t. Damage from injury, overuse, or age can lead to:🔹 Pain🔹 ...
09/05/2025

Your knee cartilage lets bones glide smoothly until it doesn’t. Damage from injury, overuse, or age can lead to:
🔹 Pain
🔹 Swelling
🔹 “Loose bodies” = locking & catching
Dr. Yau helps you avoid long-term damage. Learn more ⬇️

Knee Cartilage Injury Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in contact sports? If so, you may be at risk of sustaining a knee cartilage injury. Cartilage injuries are often caused by trauma, contact sports, repetitive weight bearing, and age related degeneration. Knee cartilage injury speci...

Shoulder impingement, often called “swimmer’s shoulder,” occurs when shoulder tendons get compressed during overhead mot...
09/03/2025

Shoulder impingement, often called “swimmer’s shoulder,” occurs when shoulder tendons get compressed during overhead motion.

Common risk factors include:
· Repetitive overhead activity (e.g. swimming, baseball, volleyball)
· Age-related changes to the rotator cuff
· Tendon irritation or inflammation
· Subacromial bursitis

Don’t wait for pain to sideline you because early intervention can prevent chronic issues.

Shoulder Impingement Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve throwing overhead? If so, you may be at risk of developing shoulder impingement. One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement specialist, Dr. Jervis Yau provides...

This Labor Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the real work and the effort we put into our health, our families, and...
09/01/2025

This Labor Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the real work and the effort we put into our health, our families, and our communities.

Whether you're on your feet all day, at a desk, in the operating room, or on the field...your work matters. From all of us here, wishing you a day of rest, reflection, and maybe a little movement too.

🌍⚾ MLB Expansion? Think Bigger.9 cities. 3 countries. 1 massive opportunity.Could your city be next to host a Major Leag...
08/31/2025

🌍⚾ MLB Expansion? Think Bigger.
9 cities. 3 countries. 1 massive opportunity.

Could your city be next to host a Major League Baseball team?

Here's the case for the next wave of MLB growth and it's not just in the U.S. 👇

There is no shortage of MLB expansion candidates. Breaking down nine viable candidates.

08/29/2025
Can FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement) lead to long-term damage like osteoarthritis or hip replacement? Dr. Yau breaks i...
08/27/2025

Can FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement) lead to long-term damage like osteoarthritis or hip replacement? Dr. Yau breaks it down in his latest video 👇
https://medilink.us/837p Medoh Health

When is ACL reconstruction surgery necessary?About 70% of ACL tears happen without direct contact. Dr. Yau uses the Lach...
08/22/2025

When is ACL reconstruction surgery necessary?

About 70% of ACL tears happen without direct contact. Dr. Yau uses the Lachman’s test—gently pulling the shin to assess ligament stability—and diagnostic imaging to decide the best course of action.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve jumping or quick stopping? If so, you may be at risk of tearing your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. An ACL injury is one of the most common injuries suffered by athletes. ACL specialist, Dr. Jerv...

Overuse injuries aren’t just from running “too much”—they can come from poor form, inadequate recovery, or repetitive st...
08/20/2025

Overuse injuries aren’t just from running “too much”—they can come from poor form, inadequate recovery, or repetitive stress. Learn how to spot the signs and keep your runs pain-free!

You’re not just running too much. Overuse can refer to a number of issues. Here’s how to deal with it.

Snapping scapula isn’t just “normal shoulder noise.”It’s caused by weak muscles causing impingement between your shoulde...
08/19/2025

Snapping scapula isn’t just “normal shoulder noise.”
It’s caused by weak muscles causing impingement between your shoulder blade and ribs—especially in overhead athletes. Here is what else you should know 👇

Snapping Scapula (Scapulothoracic Bursitis) Syndrome Specialist Are you experiencing shoulder blade pain and a grating, snapping or grinding sound in the scapula area? If so, you may have scapulothoracic bursitis, or more commonly known as snapping scapula. Snapping scaupla specialist, Dr. Jervis Ya...

Think all hamstring injuries are the same? Think again!Dr. Yau explains how to spot a tear vs. a strain and when to see ...
08/15/2025

Think all hamstring injuries are the same? Think again!

Dr. Yau explains how to spot a tear vs. a strain and when to see a specialist.
Watch now! https://medilink.us/z11g Medoh Health

Address

2936 De La Vina Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18059632729

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