Meet Dr. Hackel
About Dr. Josh Hackel
Josh 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. His clinical interests include treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including ultrasound-guided, minimally-invasive procedures such as bone marrow- and adipose-derived stem cell injections; platelet-rich plasma therapies (also known as PRP); Tenex (percutaneous tenotomy) of the elbow, ankle, plantar fascia, knee, hip and shoulder; and radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain and/or arthritis of the hip and knee.
Dr. Hackel trained under world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews during his fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. Following his fellowship, Dr. Hackel was one of two physicians selected by Dr. Andrews to move to Gulf Breeze, Florida and launch the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. The Andrews Institute has experienced remarkable growth since that time and is today one of the leading multi-specialty clinics in the country.
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. He is a pioneer in the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of musculoskeletal ultrasound in an orthopaedic practice, and developed one of the first musculoskeletal ultrasound continuing education courses in the country. He has been teaching fellow clinicians how to effectively use musculoskeletal ultrasound in their practices since 2009; to this day, his educational course is considered one of the best in the country by his peers.
Meet Dr. Hackel
About Dr. Josh Hackel
Josh 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. His clinical interests include treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including ultrasound-guided, minimally-invasive procedures such as bone marrow- and adipose-derived stem cell injections; platelet-rich plasma therapies (also known as PRP); Tenex (percutaneous tenotomy) of the elbow, ankle, plantar fascia, knee, hip and shoulder; and radiofrequency ablation for chronic pain and/or arthritis of the hip and knee.
Dr. Hackel trained under world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews during his fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama. Following his fellowship, Dr. Hackel was one of two physicians selected by Dr. Andrews to move to Gulf Breeze, Florida and launch the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. The Andrews Institute has experienced remarkable growth since that time and is today one of the leading multi-specialty clinics in the country.
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. He is a pioneer in the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of musculoskeletal ultrasound in an orthopaedic practice, and developed one of the first musculoskeletal ultrasound continuing education courses in the country. He has been teaching fellow clinicians how to effectively use musculoskeletal ultrasound in their practices since 2009; to this day, his educational course is considered one of the best in the country by his peers.
About the Practice
Josh Hackel, M.D. is an independent primary care sports medicine practice located at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL. We are guided by world-class training and education, cutting-edge research and an unwavering commitment to serving our patients. The singular aim of Josh Hackel, M.D. is to provide world-class sports medicine care to our patients in a timely and efficient manner. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your family, whether your goal is a return to sport or to improve your quality of life. If you’re ready to take control of your health, please reach out to us today!
Dr. Hackel's Bio
Primary Care Sports Medicine physician:
Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Director of University of South Alabama/Andrews Institute Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Managing Partner, Andrews Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center
Baptist Healthcare Sports Medicine Outreach Program, Director
Associate Professor, Florida State School of Medicine
Team Physician, University of West Florida Athletics
Associate Professor, University of West Florida, College of Professional
Studies, Department of Health Leisure & Exercise Science
FAAFP, Fellow American Academy of Family Practice
Summit Bank, Pensacola Florida, Advisory Board Member
Ladies Professional Golf Association, LPGA, Medical Advisory Board member
Member of the Board of Governor’s for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
Resident: Family Practice Department, July 2000 to July 2003
Columbus Regional Medical Center
Director: John Bucholtz, D.O.
Columbus, GA
University of Georgia, Athens, August 1991 to June 1995
Major: Zoology
Ostrander RV, Klauser JM, Menon S, Hackel JG. Ultrasound and Functional Assessment of Transtendinous Repairs of Partial-Thickness Articular-Sided Rotator Cuff Tears. Orthop J Sports
Med. March 2017; 5(3). PMID: 28451606
Ostrander RV, Leddon CE, Hackel JG, O’Grady CP, Roth CA. Efficacy of Unloader Bracing in Reducing Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis. Am J Orthop. Jul-Aug 2016;45(5):306-11. PMID: 27552455
Hackel JG,Khan U, Loveland D, Smith J. Sonographically Guided Posterior Cruciate Ligament
(PCL) Injections: Technique and Validation. Journal PM&R. March 2016; 8(3):249-53. PMID: 26247162
Smith J, Hackel JG. Sonographically Guided Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injection: Technique
and Validation. Journal PM&R. July 2015; 7(7); 736-745. PMID: 25637471
Anz AW, Hackel JG, Nilseen EC, Andrews JR. Application of Biologics in the Treatment of the
RotatorCuff, Meniscus, Cartilage, and Osteoarthritis. Journal of the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons. February 2014 vol. 22 no. 26879. PMID: 24486753
Hackel JG. Understanding Accreditation and Certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Basics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Daniels J, Dexter W (eds) Springer: pp. 3-6, 2013.
Hackel JG, Williams M. “Ultrasonic energy helps perform fasciotomy and surgical tenotomy for
tendinosis, fasciosis.” Orthopaedics Today.
http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/news/print/orthopedics-today. May 2013.
Hackel JG, White D, Smith W. Sonographically Guided Physical Therapy of Achilles
Tendinopathy Following Platelet Rich Plasma Injection: A Case Report. Orthopaedic Practice.
Vol 21;4;12.
Hackel JG, Smith W. Utilization of Sonography and Stress Device in the Assessment of Partial
Tear of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament. The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy,
March 2011; 6(1). PMID: 21655456
Hackel JG, Verma S, Syncope in Athletes: A Guide to Getting Them Back On Their Feet. The
Journal of Family Practice, July 2007; 56(7):545-550. PMID: 17605946
Hackel JG, Nicolais V, Adolescent with Rash, Photo Quiz. Am Fam Physician, August 2004.
Hackel JG, Asthma Overview. Athletic Therapy Today, 2004; 9(2):28-29.
Andrews JR, Hackel JG. The Thrower’s Exostosis: Pathophysiology and Management. Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2004; 5(1):44-50.
“The 4 H’s: Hemoglobin” and Panel Discussion “Beyond the Emergency Management Plan.”
Management of Sideline Emergencies. Andrews Research & Education Foundation. Gulf Breeze, FL. August 2017
“The 4 H’s: Hemoglobin” and Panel Discussion “Beyond the Emergency Management Plan.”
Management of Sideline Emergencies. Andrews Research & Education Foundation. Gulf Breeze, FL. August 2017
“Sports Ultrasound: Fundamentals of Upper Extremity.” Pre-Conference Course. AMSSM 26th Annual Meeting. San Diego, California. May 2017.
“Ultrasound and Biologics on the Sideline: Where are we now?” and Panel Discussion-General Topics in Football. Injuries in Football. Andrews Institute. Pensacola Beach, Florida. April 2017.
“Stem Cell Therapy.” Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference. Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze,
FL. April 2017
“The 4 H’s: Hemoglobin.” Management of Sideline Injuries Course. Andrews Research &
Education Foundation. Gulf Breeze, Florida. August 2016.
“Ultrasound and Biologics in Sports Medicine,” and Panel Discussion: Practical Sports Medicine. Injuries in Football. Andrews Institute. San Destin, FL. April 2016.
“Stem Cell Therapy.” Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference. Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze,
FL. April 2016
“Sports Ultrasound: Fundamentals of the Lower Extremity.” Pre-Conference Course. AMSSM
25 th Annual Meeting. Dallas, Texas. April 2016.
“Ultrasound and Biologics in Sports Medicine” and Panel Discussion-Practical Sports Medicine. Injuries in Football. Pensacola Beach, Florida. April 2016.
“Stem Cell Therapy.” Andrews Research & Education Foundation Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference. Gulf Breeze, Florida. April 2016.
The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Skills Course for the Institute For Advanced Medical Education. Orlando, FL. October 24-25, 2015
“Emergency Treatment Options in Sports Medicine.” Injuries in Football. Andrews Research & Education Foundation. San Destin, FL. April 2015
“Practical Sports Medicine.” Panel Discussion Moderator. MSK Ultrasound Course. Andrews
Research & Education Foundation. Gulf Breeze, FL. April 2015
“Stem Cell Therapy.” Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference. Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze,
FL. April 2015
University of South Alabama, Orthopaedic Dept Grand Rounds. Tendinopathy Update . Mobile Al. February 27, 2015
33rd Annual Injuries In Baseball Course, “PRP, Stem Cell and Other Biologics for the Elbow”.
The Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, AL. January 23-27, 2015
Achilles Tendinosis Case Presentation. American Academy of Pain Medicine Ultrasonography
Congress. Trump International Beach Resort. Miami Beach, Florida. January 16-18, 2015
“Stem Cell Therapy.” Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference. Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze,
FL. April 2014
AMSSM National Meeting. Pre-conference Lecture “MSK Ultrasound Shoulder Pathology”.
New Orleans, LA. April 4-9, 2014
American Sports Medicine Institute & Hughston Fellowship, Biannual Reunion lecture.
Regenerative Medicine, A PRP and Stem Cell Update. Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort, Hoover, Alabama, June 7, 2013
2013 AIUM-Mayo Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course Hands-On Diagnostic & Interventional MSK Ultrasound Course. Rochester, MN. June 27-29, 2013
“Stem Cell Therapy.” Sports Medicine Fellowship Conference. Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze,
FL. December 7, 2012
2012 AIUM-Mayo Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course Hands-On Diagnostic & Interventional MSK Ultrasound in The Lower Limb: A Problem Solving Approach. Rochester, MN. July 19- 21, 2012
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, 2012 Annual Meeting, AMSSM Exchange
Lecture, “Musculoskeltal Ultrasound In Sports Medicine.” Baltimore, MD, July 15, 2012
International Grand Rounds Speaker, “Ultrasound In Sports Medicine, An Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool”, CHA University School of Medicine Gangnam CHA Hospital, Seoul Korea. June 25, 2012
Faculty Speaker: 30 th Annual Injuries In Baseball Course, “Use of PRP in Partial Tears of the
UCL” “Stem Cell Therapy In Sports Medicine”. The Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, AL. January
27-29, 2012
Midwest PRP Symposium, “Platelet Rich Plasma and Ultrasound Use” & “Comparison of PRP Systems”. Cincinatti, Ohio. December 3, 2011
AIUM, Hands-on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Diagnostic and Interventional Techniques Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. July 7-9, 2011
Moderator and Speaker “Medical Aspects of Football Injuries session”. The Andrews Institute,
Injuries in Football Course. Sandestin Resort. May 5-7, 2011
“Live Demonstration of a Diagnostic Ultrasound Scan of the Shoulder” & “Shoulder Pathology Found on MSK Ultrasound”. AMSSM National Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah. April 30, 2011
“Musculoskeletal Diagnostics.” 2011 ATAF Annual Clinical Symposium. April 8-10, 2011.
Orlando Florida Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: An Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool. Injuries In Baseball Course, Tampa, Fl. Feb 28-30, 2011
“Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Hand and Wrist.” UT Southwestern Medical School,
Ultrasound Cadaver Course. Dallas, Texas. June 18-19, 2010
AMSSM National Meeting. Pre-conference Lecture “MSK Ultrasound Shoulder Pathology”.
Cancun Mexico Hilton, April 17-21, 2010
“Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Medicine: A new Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool.” Southeast
Athletic Trainers Association (SEATA) annual conference. Panama City Beach, FL Marriott Bay
Point Golf & Spa Resort Panama City. March 18-20, 2010
“Musculoskeletal Ultrasound as a Diagnostic Tool”. Action Sports Clinical Symposium, X
Games. Los Angeles, CA. July 26, 2009
AIUM, Hands-on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Diagnostic and Interventional Techniques Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. July 9-11, 2009
“Getting Started with Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Common Shoulder Problems”. AMSSM
Annual Meeting, Tampa FL. April 25-29, 2009
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: An Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool. The Andrews
Institute, Injuries In Football Course. Pensacola Hilton. April 12, 2008
Drugs in Sports. Grand Rounds Conference, Andrews Institute. November 5, 2008
Heat Illness in Football. . The Andrews Institute, Injuries in Football Course. Pensacola Hilton.
April 14, 2007
Diagnosis and Prevention of Youth and High School Shoulder and Elbow Injuries. Pediatric
Grand Rounds. Sacred Heart Medical Center, Pensacola FL. January 31, 2006
The Bennett Lesion, Pathophysiology and Management. Carraway Methodist Medical Center
Education and Research Day, Best Research Award, Birmingham, AL, May 14, 2004
Heat Illness. ASMI, Grand Rounds. March 2004
Ergogenic Aids in Sports. ASMI Grand Rounds. December 2003
“Ultrasound of the Shoulder” & “Ultrasound of the Knee”. Duke School of Medicine, Sports Medicine MSK Ultrasound, Diagnosis & Procedures Workshop. Faculty lecturer.
http://dukesportsmedicine.org/wysiwyg/downloads/091113_MSK_US_Workshop_Brochureweb.pdf
Florida Medical License, since 2004
Alabama Medical License, since 2003
Georgia Medical License, since 2004
Drug Enforcement Administration License, since 2003
Florida Medical Society
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, August 2003 to July 2004
American Sports Medicine Institute
Director: James R. Andrews, M.D., Tracy Ray, M.D.
Birmingham, AL
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, September 1996 to April 2000
St. Maarten, N.A.
Course Director: MSK Ultrasound Course. Andrews Research & Education Foundation. Gulf
Breeze, Florida. June 2017.
Course Chairman of the AIUM/Andrews Research and Education Foundation - Hands-On
Diagnostic and Interventional MSK Ultrasound Course. May 19-22, 2016. Andrews Institute -
Pensacola, Florida.
Course Director: MSK Ultrasound Course. Andrews Research & Education Foundation. Gulf
Breeze, Florida. May 2016.
Course Chairman of The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Skills Course for the Institute For
Advanced Medical Education. December 12-14, 2015, Westin Hotel, Chicago IL.
Course Director of The Andrews Institute Basic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course. Andrews
Institute. June 2015. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Chairman of The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Skills Course for the Institute For
Advanced Medical Education March 13-15, 2015. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Course Chairman of The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Skills Course for the Institute For
Advanced Medical Education March 5-7, 2015. Vail Marriott Resort, Vail CO.
Course Chairman of The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Skills Course for the Institute For
Advanced Medical Education. November 13-15, 2014. Swan Hotel, Orlando, FL.
Course Chairman of The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Skills Course for the Institute For
Advanced Medical Education. October 25-27, 2014. Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas, NV.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Basic
Course.” June 6-8, 2014. The Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Basic
Course.” June 7-9, 2013. The Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course
and Board Review.” January 17-19, 2013. The Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “New Paradigms in Endurance Sport.” August 3-5,2012. The
Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute & AMSSM Sports Musculoskeletal
Ultrasound Basic Course.” March 15-17, 2012. The Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute & AMSSM Sports
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Basic Course.” March 11-13, 2011. The Andrews Institute. Gulf
Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute Sports Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Inaugural Advanced Course.” April 8-10, 2010. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute Sports Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Basic Course.” July 16-18, 2009. The Andrews Institute. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Course Director & Co-chairman of “The Andrews Institute Sports Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Course.” February 6-7, 2009. Gulf Breeze, Florida.
http://www.theandrewsinstitute.com/Newsroom/Default.aspx?ContentID=100123
Comparison between Bone Marrow Aspirate and Platelet Rich Plasma in the arthritic
knee of the retired NFL athlete, sponsored by Emcyte Corporatio
Intra-articular Verapamil vs placebo control (CaloSyn_CS201), Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis, sponsored by CaloSyn Pharmaceuticals
Comparison between Dynasplint and traditional physical therapy treating adhesive
capsulitis
Comparing MRI findings of tibial growth plate, pre and post anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction by patella tendon graft in the adolescent with open growth plates
Review of surgical outcomes, arthroscopic resection of the thrower’s exostosis
A Comparison of ORTHOVISC® to Corticosteroid Injection in Shoulder Osteoarthritis:
ORTHOVISC® Randomized Clinical Trial
Comparison Study between utilization of platelet rich plasma vs. autologous blood injections for the treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylosis
Efficacy of Medial Compartment Unloading Brace; Use for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: a Prospective Randomized Study sponsored by Breg Brace Inc.
American Board of Family Practice, 2003. Recertified 2013
Fellow American Academy of Family Practice (FAAFP)
Sports Medicine CAQ, 2004. Recertified 2014
Registered in Musculoskeletal (RMSK) Sonography from the ARDMS
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Team Physician University of West Florida athletics 2005-Present |