Robby Sikka

Robby Sikka is a healthcare professional and sports executive with extensive experience in the intersection of medicine, technology, and athletics. He served as the Vice President of Basketball Performance and Technology for the Minnesota Timberwolves from June 2019 to June 2020.1 Following that role, he became the Vice President of Basketball Operations and Player Wellness for the same organization from June 2020 to June 2021.1

Professional Background

Sikka's career spans multiple disciplines:

Healthcare::

• He is an anesthesiologist, currently working with White Oak Anesthesiology since June 2023.1
• Previously, he held positions as Regional Director of Anesthesiology at Anesthesia Management Solutions and as an anesthesiologist at Park Nicollet Health Services.1

Sports Medicine and Technology::

• Founder and CEO of SMART, a company that uses personalized data analytics and AI to provide health coaching through a mobile app.1
• Senior Principal Consultant for the Denver Broncos Football Club (June 2021 - Present).1
• Team Physician for the New York Yankees (March 2022 - Present).1
• Worked as a Sports Scientist for the Minnesota Vikings (March 2016 - June 2021).1

Research and Academia::

• Associate Director of Data Analytics at Mayo Clinic (December 2016 - June 2019).1
• Lead Clinical Research Scientist at TRIA Orthopaedic Center (June 2001 - June 2019).1

Recent Developments

In 2024, Sikka announced a new role as the first Medical Director of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), where he will oversee PTPA MedNet, providing tennis players with access to independent, data-driven healthcare resources.2

Sikka's expertise extends to various aspects of sports performance, including injury analytics, performance training, and return-to-play strategies after injuries. He has been involved in developing innovative approaches using technologies such as GPS monitoring, load monitoring, proprioceptive training, and virtual reality to optimize athlete performance and recovery.1