Dr. John Yanik, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand doctor and hand surgeon with a broad knowledge of orthopedic injuries and conditions. With his subspecialty training in the upper extremity, Dr. Yanik treats injuries and conditions that affect the fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow.
Dr. John Yanik, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand doctor and hand surgeon with a broad knowledge of orthopedic injuries and conditions. With his subspecialty training in the upper extremity, Dr. Yanik treats injuries and conditions that affect the fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow.
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He was very caring. He took time to review my x-rays closely then clearly explained my situation, my options then what he saw as best for me and why. He then answered my questions. He gave me plenty of time that I didn't feel he was rushing to the next patient. His nurse was great too!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Great doctor. Attentive and knew exactly what was wrong.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
On time, thoughtful, cautious with his words and understanding of my medical condition. Good medical experience
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is brilliant and has an excellent rapport with co-workers and patients!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very kind and empathetic. Listens to you and akes the time to explain things.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
What a good doctor! Put my bone back in place amidst all my screaming!!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very easy to talk with. Interested in the process of the injury. Listened to my questions and my sister’s questions and answered them. Totally non-judgmental. Clearly did not even consider taking so much as Medical Arrogance 101, let alone all 8 semesters of that class. Thought carefully though what was needed and what could make treatment both effective and as convenient as possible. Would highly recommend this physician to anyone!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Yanik is absolutely amazing, not once but twice now has he been an answer to my prayers
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Yanik is amazing! I’m so grateful to have him as my doctor. So bright, so articulate, so inviting, comforting! Made my choices clear and easy to make! It’s a blessing to break your wrist if you can be in his care. Kathi
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Blue Ridge Region: Asheville - McDowell - Orthopedics
129 McDowell Street Asheville, NC 28801
Blue Ridge Region: Asheville - Livingston - Orthopedics
75 Livingston Street Asheville, NC 28801
Dr. John Yanik, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand doctor and hand surgeon with a broad knowledge of orthopedic injuries and conditions. With his subspecialty training in the upper extremity, Dr. Yanik treats injuries and conditions that affect the fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow.
As a core member of the EmergeOrtho—Blue Ridge Region Hand & Wrist and Elbow & Arm teams, orthopedic hand specialist Dr. Yanik takes a patient-centered approach to every hand or wrist condition with a tailored combination of innovative treatments, therapies, and proven-effective healing methods. Dr. Yanik stays connected to his community with several volunteer activities. He is actively involved in ongoing research that will help improve surgery-recovery outcomes for his patients.
Education and Expertise Dr. Yanik graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics). He received his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Yanik then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Following his residency, he completed an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
As an orthopedic hand specialist, Dr. Yanik utilizes minimally invasive approaches to address a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries, which include:
As a certified hand doctor, Dr. Yanik has the expertise and advanced skills to help his patients receive the safest, most appropriate, and most personalized treatment solution to their particular injury or condition. Some of the more advanced treatment methodologies and services Dr. Yanik has extensive experience with include:
Bone spurs at distal joints release Tendon lacerations repair Distal joint fusions Proximal joint replacements Operative fixation of finger fractures Carpal tunnel surgery Removal of ganglion cysts Wrist arthroscopy for cartilage tears Elbow arthroscopy Tommy John or elbow ligament reconstructive surgery Elbow fracture treatment and surgery Shoulder surgery Rotator cuff repair Operative fixation of wrist fractures Operative fixation of proximal humeral fractures Arthroscopic acromioplasty Finger joint replacement CMC arthroplasty
He was very caring. He took time to review my x-rays closely then clearly explained my situation, my options then what he saw as best for me and why. He then answered my questions. He gave me plenty of time that I didn't feel he was rushing to the next patient. His nurse was great too!
Great doctor. Attentive and knew exactly what was wrong.
On time, thoughtful, cautious with his words and understanding of my medical condition. Good medical experience
Excellent
He is brilliant and has an excellent rapport with co-workers and patients!
Very kind and empathetic. Listens to you and akes the time to explain things.
What a good doctor! Put my bone back in place amidst all my screaming!!
Very easy to talk with. Interested in the process of the injury. Listened to my questions and my sister’s questions and answered them. Totally non-judgmental. Clearly did not even consider taking so much as Medical Arrogance 101, let alone all 8 semesters of that class. Thought carefully though what was needed and what could make treatment both effective and as convenient as possible. Would highly recommend this physician to anyone!
Dr. Yanik is absolutely amazing, not once but twice now has he been an answer to my prayers
Dr Yanik is amazing! I’m so grateful to have him as my doctor. So bright, so articulate, so inviting, comforting! Made my choices clear and easy to make! It’s a blessing to break your wrist if you can be in his care. Kathi