Dr. Gavin Hayashi joined the University of Hawai‘i Athletics Department in August 2026.
Dr. Hayashi currently holds the position of Sports Medicine and Athletic Head Team Physician since 2026. In this role, he provides medical coverage for athletic events and oversees the medical care of University of Hawai‘i student-athletes, including the evaluation and management of athletic injuries and illnesses, return-to-play decisions, and coordination of care. He works closely with athletic trainers, team physicians, specialists, and other members of the sports medicine team to provide comprehensive care and support the long-term health, safety, and athletic performance of student-athletes.
The Mililani, O‘ahu native and graduate of Punahou School earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Creighton University in 2016 and Doctor of Medicine from Creighton University in 2022. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at the Kansas University School of Medicine – Wichita in 2025. After residency, Dr. Hayashi completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Hawai‘i in 2026.
Dr. Hayashi is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM).
