Dr. Matthew Ryan, DO | Santa Cruz, CA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Matthew Ryan is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Nova SE University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University Hospital. Dr. Ryan speaks English and brings comprehensive training in treating musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Ryan practices at Watsonville Community Hospital with locations in Santa Cruz, California. He focuses on treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His expertise includes performing lumbar epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, and medial branch neurotomy procedures to help patients find relief from pain. Patients rate Dr. Ryan 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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14 Ratings
44 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Stanford University Hospital
9 written reviews
3 specialties
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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It stressed very well and the bus or options for my recovery and also had part a practically very excellent help

February 12th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Ryan listened to my concerns and provided options for treatment. My experience was excellent.

February 8th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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First doctor to really see me and listen to me, examine me and not rush.

May 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Ryan is great!

October 11th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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A real teacher. A healer, this Dr. Ryan.

December 10th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Dr Ryan was nice enough to figure out what lab we should go to where we live. Much appreciated.

October 28th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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I would recommend people to Dr. Ryan. He's a great doctor and very caring and I appreciate that.

July 30th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Useless

April 24th, 2020

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I wasn’t impressed. I’ve had back pain severe enough that I couldn’t walk more than 10’. I don’t like taking opioids for the pain, so decided to try a “pain doc” for the first time. It took 6 weeks to get an appointment with Dr. Ryan. At the appointment, Dr. Ryan told me I was overweight, ordered an MRI, and scheduled me to come back in 2 months... TWO MONTHS! He did NOTHING for my pain and I didn’t feel any compassion or empathy that I was in pain. I called another local pain doc, got an appointment in 2 weeks, got an injection in my back 2 weeks later, and I can walk again... yay!

January 31st, 2020

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

1595 Soquel Dr Suite 140Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 462-4444

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Matthew Ryan, DO	Dr. David E. Oji, MD	Dr. Christopher Mow, MD	Dr. Michael Klassen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (14 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	4.2 (19 Ratings)	4.9 (764 Ratings)
	19 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Korean	Speaks English
Santa Cruz , CA	Los Gatos , CA	Los Gatos , CA	Monterey , CA
Med School: Nova SE University, College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: New York University School Of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Chronic Pain
EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
Injury
Nerve Damage
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Surgery Recovery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stanford University Hospital

Medical School

Nova SE University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Dr. Monal Haresh Desai, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
12 Years Exp | San Jose, CA
(0)
Dr. Brett Steven Lenkin, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
23 Years Exp | Santa Cruz, CA
(0)
Dr. Michael Quinn Wickham, MD
Pathology
24 Years Exp | Santa Cruz, CA
(0)
Dr. Leena J Patel, DO
Sports Medicine
15 Years Exp | Santa Ana, CA
(1)
Dr. James Harrison Quakenbush Jr, MD
Sports Medicine
63 Years Exp | Los Gatos, CA
(1)
Dr. Conal Brian Wilmot, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
68 Years Exp | Santa Cruz, CA
(4)
Dr. Jasna Mrdjen
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
58 Years Exp | LOS GATOS, CA
(2)
Dr. Henry Ng Huie
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
19 Years Exp | San Jose, CA
(6)
Dr. Sandra Lee Scheler-Mangiapia, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
| San Jose, CA
(0)

Where is Dr. Matthew Ryan's office located?: Dr. Matthew Ryan's office is located at 1595 Soquel Dr Suite 140, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065.
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What languages does Dr. Matthew Ryan speak?: Dr. Matthew Ryan speaks English.
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