Ryan Nelson DO
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Website www.DrRNelson.com
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861 Health Park BlvdGrand Blanc, MI 48439
Phone+1 810-953-0500
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Summary
- Ryan Nelson, DO, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Grand Blanc, MI, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He completed his fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at New England Baptist Hospital and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ascension Genesys Hospital. Dr. Nelson currently serves as an Attending Surgeon at Greater Michigan Orthopedics. His expertise includes sports medicine, rotator cuff injuries, hip arthroscopy, and both foot and ankle surgery. He has been published in several medical journals, with recent articles focusing on topics such as hip and knee arthroplasty and shoulder arthroplasty techniques. Dr. Nelson has received the Best Research Paper award from NESES and served as Chief Resident at Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Education & Training
Louisiana State University (Shreveport)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021 - 2026
Henry Ford Genesys HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern UniversityClass of 2011
New England Baptist HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Henry Ford Genesys HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
MI State License 2011 - 2029
MA State License 2016 - 2018
LA State License 2014 - 2014
American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Research paper NESES, 2016
- Chief Resident Genesys Regional Medical Center, 2015-2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsGastrointestinal Bleeds Are a Rare Event After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.Eric T Ballard, Keifer S Bergeson, Samuel J Wisniewski, Sahiba Singh, Sabit Ejub
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-08-01 - 1 citationsAll-Epiphyseal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Using Suture Ring Device in the Skeletally Immature Patient.Katie Smeltzer, Amy Meyers, Ryan Nelson
Arthroscopy Techniques. 2023-05-01 - 1 citationsA novel technique for subscapularis repair in total shoulder arthroplasty.Amy Meyers, Curtis Barnes, Anthony Dugarte, Ryan Nelson
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques. 2023-05-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
- AANAMember
- AAOSMember
- AOSSMMember
- ASESMember
External Links
- websitehttp://www.DrRNelson.com
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