Dr. Joshua Hackel, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Physician. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean and completed his residency at Columbus Regional Medical Center. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute. He specializes in regenerative medicine, ultrasound-guided procedures, and non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Joshua Hackel, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Physician. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean and completed his residency at Columbus Regional Medical Center. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute. He specializes in regenerative medicine, ultrasound-guided procedures, and non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal injuries.
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On time, very knowledgeable, and took the time to explain in detail my issue and treatment.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
My first time visit with Dr. Hackel and was totally pleased. Very personable and super nice guy! He gave me a Hyaluronic injection and it worked instantly. 😎
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Hackel spends time with me and answers all my questions. Other doctors sometimes seem like they’re in a sprinter’s stance and just can’t wait to bolt from the room.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional and caring!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Most trusted doctor I’ve had in a long time. Incredible at explaining things.
Makes you feel special!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Fabulous Doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Absolutely Fantastic! Thank you Dr. Hackel
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional and thorough. I loved the alternative possible future treatments
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Outstanding as always!!!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Hackel is amazing and his staff is great always a pleasurable experienc.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Suite 200
1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Dr. Joshua Hackel, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Physician who specializes in treating musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injuries. His primary aim is to maximize healing and minimize recovery time, allowing for a rapid return to sport, work, and daily activities.
He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Hackel completed his residency at Columbus Regional Medical Center before pursuing a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute under the direction of Dr. James R. Andrews and Dr. Tracy Ray.
As a pioneer in regenerative medicine, Dr. Hackel was the first physician at the Andrews Institute to utilize stem cell therapy successfully in the treatment of soft tissue injuries and joint disorders and is an internationally recognized expert in stem cell therapies and ultrasound-guided procedures. His additional clinical interests include treatment of the musculoskeletal system using platelet-rich plasma therapies (PRP); Tenex (percutaneous tenotomy) of the elbow, ankle, plantar fascia, knee, hip and shoulder as well as and radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain and/or arthritis of the hip and knee.
On time, very knowledgeable, and took the time to explain in detail my issue and treatment.
My first time visit with Dr. Hackel and was totally pleased. Very personable and super nice guy! He gave me a Hyaluronic injection and it worked instantly. 😎
Dr Hackel spends time with me and answers all my questions. Other doctors sometimes seem like they’re in a sprinter’s stance and just can’t wait to bolt from the room.
Very professional and caring!
Most trusted doctor I’ve had in a long time. Incredible at explaining things. Makes you feel special!
Fabulous Doctor.
Absolutely Fantastic! Thank you Dr. Hackel
Very professional and thorough. I loved the alternative possible future treatments
Outstanding as always!!!
Dr. Hackel is amazing and his staff is great always a pleasurable experienc.