Dr. Ryan Michael Putnam MD
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
3787 Shipyard Blvd Wilmington NC, 28403About
Dr. Ryan Putnam is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Putnam specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Putnam tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine Medical Doctor 2003
University of Arizona Bachelors 1998
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2011
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tendonitis
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Foot Pain
- Ankle Fracture and Foot Fracture
- Hammertoes
- Ankle and Foot Sprains
- Ankle Arthroscopies
- Ankle Arthroscopy, Ankle Injuries, Ankle Surgery And More
- Ankle and Foot Reconstructive Surgeries
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Foot & Plantar Fascitis Pain
- Foot / Ankle Arthroscopic Surgery
- Joint & Soft Tissue Injections
- Bone Spurs
- Joint Aspiration/injection
- Tendon And Bursa Injection
- Tendon Repair And Reconstruction
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2009
- Member American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society 2009
Fellowships
- Washington University Adult Foot & Ankle Reconstruction 2009
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