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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I received the best physical exam ever. Dr. Yanik took the time to throughly explain my issues and give me his best advice first time. My treatment continues. Super doctor and great staff.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very personable and explained my diagnosis very well along with how we will proceed.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Best conversation I have EVER had with a doctor. Dr. Yanik explained, asked questions, gave me the options ...and listened.
Thank you!!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Feel very confident in Dr Yanik's understanding of my issues and his ability to address them.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Spent a great deal of time with me, making sure everything was very clear. Provided me with several different options to move forward with my physical issues. Excellent communicator! Would highly recommend him to anyone.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Efficient, knowledgeable, and does not talk down to patients.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Yanik is very kind and caring. Very knowledgeable in the orthopedic field, especially in the field of hands, for which I have had surgery and treatments from him. In the office visits, he leans forward in his chair toward you, and listens carefully as you describe your symptoms. Asks questions to get more information. After we talk, he describes what he feels the problems is. and gives options for treatments. He recommends options, but leaves the decision in the patient’s hands. I would recommend him to anyone.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very thorough and effective communicator
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Efficient, friendly, understanding
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Great doc. Concerned and good follow-up.
(1 month ago)
Oct-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
I received the best physical exam ever. Dr. Yanik took the time to throughly explain my issues and give me his best advice first time. My treatment continues. Super doctor and great staff.
Very personable and explained my diagnosis very well along with how we will proceed.
Best conversation I have EVER had with a doctor. Dr. Yanik explained, asked questions, gave me the options ...and listened. Thank you!!
Feel very confident in Dr Yanik's understanding of my issues and his ability to address them.
Spent a great deal of time with me, making sure everything was very clear. Provided me with several different options to move forward with my physical issues. Excellent communicator! Would highly recommend him to anyone.
Efficient, knowledgeable, and does not talk down to patients.
Dr. Yanik is very kind and caring. Very knowledgeable in the orthopedic field, especially in the field of hands, for which I have had surgery and treatments from him. In the office visits, he leans forward in his chair toward you, and listens carefully as you describe your symptoms. Asks questions to get more information. After we talk, he describes what he feels the problems is. and gives options for treatments. He recommends options, but leaves the decision in the patient’s hands. I would recommend him to anyone.
Very thorough and effective communicator
Efficient, friendly, understanding
Great doc. Concerned and good follow-up.