David Joseph Ryan, MD

David Joseph Ryan, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, St Louis University School of Medicine - 2009
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) - 2014
Fellowships:
St Francis Hospital and Medical Center - 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

716 Ratings

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Thorough- provides good education. Reassuring but provides risk information needed.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

My procedure with Dr. Ryan went very smoothly and all along he explained what he was doing. Also afterwards he fully explained what to expect with my recovery.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to ...

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He is kind, informative, and caring.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Attentive and listens; explains fully

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Ryan was very friendly and took the time to explain the entire procedure to me and what to expect afterwards. He also answered all my questions thoroughly.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ryan is very detailed and answers all your questions and provides you with any information to better understand your decision making.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable. Made time to explain before, during and after steps to be taken procedure. The after care just as important as procedure itself. Specific rules to follow that almost certainly guarantee a successful surgery.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. David Joseph Ryan made me feel comfortable and was attentive to answering all the questions I had. I would highly recommend him.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He explained everything and did a wonderful job pain was at a minimum after a couple days. And I told him he saved my life.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

I just met him and he was very nice , easy to talk to and he cares

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March 15, 2024

5.0

An excellent job thoroughly explaining every step and what to expect. No surprises.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ryan made me feel comfortable with the treatment plan and I felt he listened to all my concerns. I felt I was in good hands while in his care.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Great surgeon, great demeanor.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Performed surgery as expected. No problems during or after. Great!

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ryan is very approachable and takes the time to explain things to me

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March 11, 2024

5.0

I expect the surgeon to be at the top of his or her class when it comes to performing any surgery. Knowledgeable about the scheduled procedure is obviously critical. Dr. Ryan meets that expectation.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He is a wonderful doctor explained everything and help keep you from worrying very polite and well mannered

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Very attentive;took his time with me; included me in decisions

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Quality of care. Communication skills.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very impressive spoke of what’s to come so I didn’t have any concerns. I’ve already have recommended him and will continue to.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He explained everything I needed to know.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and respectful

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Ryan. In my first consultation with him, he explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand and even brought in a diagram. He explained how he would execute the surgery and went over the risks. When he stopped in to see me before the surgery, he went over everything again and what to expect afterward. I was 100% at ease. Even the care team commented on how good he is. :)

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Ryan has excellent bed side manner. Explains everything in detail easy to understand.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ryan gave me great care. The surgery went well without any issues. Dr. Ryan explained my options and what to expect before and after surgery.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

My experience with Dr. Ryan and his surgical staff was very positive and successful.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He’s a very personable doctor

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Great Bed side manner. Professional... Great explainer of procedure. Caring

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Professional ... Good explainer. Caring ... Excellent bed side manners

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Very caring and kind. Went through exactly what would happen, risks associated, etc before hand and the morning of. Was very responsive the day after surgery when I called about the medication issue and took care of it right away. Was very sympathetic and comforting to me being in pain.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Professional and took the time to explain everything.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Efficient but thorough care. Zero complications with surgery.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

pre-surgery discussion determined the appropriate path, results are very good

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Everyone I encountered were very friendly/welcoming. Dr. Ryan was very detailed in explaining and outlined the process, benefits and risks very clearly. I have the utmost confidence that I am in good hands.

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December 31, 2023

5.0

The surgeon Dr.Ryan was friendly and explained things in an educated and understandable way. Everyone else was also professional and great!

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Great surgeon, great bedside manner, explains everything very clearly. Very nice man.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Caring

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan was extremely thorough. Even though it was my first appointment with him, he thoroughly reviewed my past test results and we discussed these at my appointment. This led him to consult with another specialist regarding a related issue that I did not come to see Dr. Ryan about. The result was a logical plan for moving forward. Dr. Ryan is caring, highly professional, and takes the time to not only explain things but to answer any questions one may have.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

He is good at what he does.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Seemed knowledgeable and broke things down for me. My wound seems really neat, and things have healed well for me.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Genuinely concerned

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Very thorough with explanation of surgery and an easy to understand.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Good doctor. Very nice. Very helpful.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Intelligence, caring and compassionate. Loves his career and enjoys helping people navigate their medical journey.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan is very professional and a master at his craft. I am healing very well/quickly after my appendectomy and am very impressed at the minimal scaring. Thank you for saving my life :)

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Kind and attentive

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan is as good as it gets, well done!!!

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan is kind and knowledgable.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

He goes out of the way to treat you.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Gave me a fully understandable explanation of my procedure possibilities before surgery and was able to answer my questions and concerns following surgery.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

To say that Dr. Ryan was prepared for my visit would be an understatement. Dr. Ryan not only reviewed current CT scans but went back several years to include those as well as he made his case for the best treatment possible for yours truly. Then he sat down and went scan by scan with his expert opinion and explanations to what the scans meant in terms I could readily understand. Impressive to say the least.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Personable

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November 24, 2023

5.0

Very through in explanation of pre-op and post op appointments.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He knows what he is doing.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Thorough and so nice

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Feels like he genuinely cares and explains everything in simple terms

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, thorough And a good guy

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan and his team were amazing from the moment I arrived they were very organized, explained everything and we’re simply remarkable.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

I like him

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan seems very caring and proficient in his field.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Great guy, good doc

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Very nicely done.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Down to earth, good listener, empathetic

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November 01, 2023

5.0

thorough explanation of issues by attending physician.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Ryan was kind and explained everything in simple terms

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October 31, 2023

5.0

He did a nice job all the way from the initial appt. through surgery.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

DR Ryan does truly knows his job.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Good Doctor with excellent patient/doctor contact.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Very helpful, knowledgeable, and kind.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Was very caring

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Ryan was kind & patient. He explained everything in her simple terms that we could understand

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Easy to get along with.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manner, good at explaining things, kept me updated on my progress towards recovery. Was on time for my follow up office visit.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

I like his Character meaning he explained everything from start to finish just follow what he says and it all worked out very Well. .

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Good sugeon,good pre surgery care, caution and aftercare. Good job explaining process

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan explained everything clearly and made sure that I understood. Very attentive and I was comfortable to ask him questions.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan has great bedside manner. He is friendly and explains things in a manner that is easy top understand. He also shows empathy, a trait that I value highly in a doctor.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Best surgeon I have ever needed.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Outstanding Doctor both professionally and personally.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Made me deal at ease and valued my concerns.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Very capable & a caring doctor who listens.

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September 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor and person. The medical profession needs more like him.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

He was very professional at wat he said n done

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September 13, 2023

3.0

Seemed indifferent when explaining symptoms

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September 06, 2023

5.0

He’s awesome!

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Professional, everything that He said would happen has happened, Explained everything very clearly. Excellent Surgin. Per my Opinion.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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September 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Ryan explain everything regarding the procedure from beginning to end and post op is very clear very concise and extremely professional.

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David Joseph Ryan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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