Yani C. Zinis, DO

Non-Surgical Sports Medicine & PM&R Physician
PCOM-trained, board-certified physiatrist and 5280 Top Doctor, with decades of team physician work for the NHL, NBA, USA Hockey and USA Paralympic teams.

Doctor Information

Yani C. Zinis, DO founded Denver Sports Medicine & Spine on the Rose Medical Center campus in Denver. A Colorado native and board-certified physiatrist, he has been part of the Rose Medical community for more than 20 years and focuses on non-operative treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries.

Education, Residency & Fellowship Training

  • Undergraduate: BA, Occidental College, Los Angeles
  • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
  • Residency: Completed residency training in Colorado
  • Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Credentials: United States Olympic Committee (USOC) credentialed physician
  • NPI Number: 1114028495

Clinical Specialties & Procedures

Dr. Zinis focuses on non-surgical sports and musculoskeletal medicine at Denver Sports Medicine & Spine, including:

  • Joint and soft tissue injections
  • Platelet-rich plasma
  • Viscosupplementation
  • Sports injury rehabilitation
  • Functional restoration of orthopedic injuries

Dr. Zinis has served as USA Hockey head team physician at the Olympics and multiple World Championships, as an assistant team physician for the Colorado Avalanche (20 years) and Denver Nuggets (14 years), and as head team physician for USA Wheelchair Basketball and Rugby at the Paralympics. He has been named a 5280 Top Doctor on multiple occasions since 1999.

Practice Location & Appointments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where did Dr. Yani Zinis train?

He earned a BA at Occidental College and his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, then completed residency in Colorado.

Where does Dr. Zinis see patients?

At Denver Sports Medicine & Spine, 4700 Hale Parkway, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80220. Call (303) 685-2766.