Sport and Exercise Medicine physician
Dr. Sofia Solar Cafaggi, MD, CCFP (SEM)
Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician Sports Injury Specialist Toronto & EtobicokeDr. Sofia Solar Cafaggi is a Sport and Exercise Medicine physician dedicated to helping people of all ages recover from injury, reduce pain, and safely return to the activities they love. Whether you are a competitive athlete, recreational runner, weekend warrior, or someone experiencing joint or muscle pain, Dr. Solar Cafaggi provides evidence-based, patient-centred care to help you move with confidence.
A former competitive soccer player and lifelong sports enthusiast, Dr. Solar Cafaggi understands the physical and mental challenges of injury from both a medical and athletic perspective. She completed her medical degree and Family Medicine residency at the University of Toronto before pursuing advanced fellowship training in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Alberta.
Throughout her career, Dr. Solar Cafaggi has worked with athletes at the community, varsity, and professional levels in both Toronto and Edmonton. She has also represented Canada Soccer as Team Physician for the Canada U15 & U17 Women’s National Soccer Team, providing medical care for high-performance athletes during training and international competition.
Dr. Solar Cafaggi has a special clinical interest in regenerative medicine and orthobiologic therapies for musculoskeletal injuries. She performs ultrasound-guided injections, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid injections), to help manage selected tendon, muscle, ligament, and joint conditions. Ultrasound guidance allows for greater precision during procedures and helps optimize treatment accuracy.
She assesses and treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including: Sports injuries Muscle, tendon and ligament injuries Knee, shoulder, hip and ankle pain Arthritis and osteoarthritis Running injuries Soccer-related injuries Overuse injuries Joint pain Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions Exercise-related medical concerns
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Solar Cafaggi worked as a healthcare management consultant. She earned a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from McGill University and a Master’s degree in Translational Medicine and Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley, bringing a unique combination of clinical expertise, innovation, and analytical thinking to patient care.
Dr. Sofia Solar Cafaggi sees patients at Pivot Sport Medicine & Orthopaedics in Toronto and welcomes referrals from family physicians, physiotherapists, coaches, and other healthcare professionals.
To book an appointment with Dr. Sofia Solar Cafaggi, call Pivot Sport Medicine & Orthopaedics at 416-767-4868.
