Dr. James Ryan, MD

In May 2017, when I was 69, Dr. Ryan totally replaced my right hip, badly damaged by osteoarthritis. I was so pleased with the results, I had him replace my equally damaged left hip 8 months later. I have been extremely impressed by the kindness, thoroughness, professionalism and expertise of Dr. Ryan and his whole team before, during and following surgery. I was well prepared physically and emotionally and both surgeries were uncomplicated. Dr. Ryan routinely ordered home health care: including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, with social work consults and showering aid as necessary. He also prescribed 8 more weeks of physical therapy to facilitate rehabilitation. 4 months after the first surgery I went on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. More than 3 years later my hips, legs and lower back are just like new. Now it's up to me to stay active!

This is perhaps one of the wisest choices I have ever made. I had full range of motion after the second day and it has gotten nothing but BETTER since the August 1st surgery. The knee is almost (after just 6 weeks) as good as it was before it was bone on bone. I have no pain at all and am thrilled with the results and the PA, what a jewel.

For years I have had severe knee pain in my left knee and tried all the non-surgical approaches to alleviate the pain. The osteoarthritis was too far advanced and my only option left was to have a total knee replacement. Dr. Ryan performed the surgery a year ago and could not be happier. Dr. Ryan and his team are very professional and they answered every question clearly prior to the surgery. The surgery and recovery went a lot better than I could imagine and I now hardly notice my knee. I wish I had the surgery 5 years ago.

Everything about Dr. Ryan's team, including Tiara Packer and the administrative staff was top notch. As a veteran using VCA I was treated with the utmost respect by everyone at Good Sam in Corvallis. It took three years for the VA to approve my hip surgery and I am grateful for the life changing direction that Dr. Ryan and his staff provided.

Dr. Ryan provided exemplary care with a difficult revision of a knee replacement done elsewhere, which became infected. I am very satisfied and impressed with his skill, attention to detail, and ability to communicate. I am able to walk again due to his work. A job well done.

Dr. Ryan was very good at explaining the surgery and answered all my questions. He had to work around a lot of screws and plates already in my pelvis and did a great job. I had another surgeon turn me away for this reason. I would highly recommend Dr. Ryan to anyone needing this service.

Dr Ryan preformed dual hip replacement on me with outstanding success! Best hip surgeon ever!

I am deeply grateful to Dr. James Ryan for my hip replacement surgery he performed in late May 2014. I was impressed with him from my first meeting when he thoroughly explained the type of procedure he performs, the design of the device he implants, the risks associated with the procedure, how he helps patients prepare themselves so their operation and recovery are successful, and what I could expect going forward with an artificial hip joint. It was obvious to me that he delivers this information often because he moved right along through the details. However, he made me (and my husband) feel very comfortable asking a number of questions, and he answered them clearly and completely. He believes in what he does, but at no time did I feel that he was trying to talk me into the operation. After committing to the surgery and having the date set, he and his very capable team provided me with specific instructions for beneficial preoperative exercises to strengthen my muscles and for the… regimen to follow at home pre- and post-surgery to help minimize the risk of infection. His phone call to me the night before the surgery and talking with him in person the following morning helped me feel even more calm and totally assured that I had made a great choice for a surgeon. I also very much appreciate the fact that Dr. Ryan always addressed my husband as well as me in all our consultations, including a reference to my husband and me making a great team. This was important because my husband provided me with tremendous emotional support and physical assistance throughout the lead-up to my operation and then post-surgery. What else can I say besides the fact that Dr. Ryan is a highly skilled surgeon with an open, honest, supportive interpersonal style? Oh yes, I really like his sense of humor.

Highly professional, very clear, answered questions, would highly recommend!

I had excellent experiences with Dr. Ryan, he explained everything in detail, answered all my questions, showed me with a model the exact procedure for my knee replacement, did an excellent follow-up and I a nearly 100%, able to bike, swim, walk, play tennis without any difficulties. I highly recommend Dr. Ryan