4.6
25 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Kretzer is a Neurosurgeon and Partner at Western Neuro. Dr. Kretzer serves as the Director of Spine Surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences at the Carondelet Neurological Institute. He is board certified in Neurosurgery by the ABNS. Dr. Kretzer completed a Residency in Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as a Research Fellowship in Spinal Biomechanics at the Orthopaedic Spinal Research Laboratory in Towson, MD under the direction of Bryan Cunningham, PhD. After graduation, Dr. Kretzer completed a Clinical Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Prior to joining Western Neuro, he served two years as the Neurosurgical Medical Officer at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Dr. Kretzer is a researcher and inventor, with several U.S. and international patents for spinal devices. He has authored more than 30 peer reviewed publications and …seven chapters in medical textbooks. He currently serves as a peer reviewer for the prestigious journal, Spine.He has been awarded with several scholarships, grants and accolades for his research in the treatment of spinal disease.
He has two children and enjoys spending time with his family, cycling and skiing in his spare time.
Read More Read less Dr. Kretzer is a researcher and inventor, with several U.S. and international patents for spinal devices. He has authored more than 30 peer reviewed publications and …seven chapters in medical textbooks. He currently serves as a peer reviewer for the prestigious journal, Spine.He has been awarded with several scholarships, grants and accolades for his research in the treatment of spinal disease.
He has two children and enjoys spending time with his family, cycling and skiing in his spare time.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 22 years of experience
- 49 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- 5 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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Office Location
Western Neuro
6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305Tucson, AZ 85710 Tel: (520) 881-8400
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Dr. Ryan Kretzer has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraduated in 2004
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