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Meet Dr. Ryan C. Chen

A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Shirley Ray

Google

May 16th, 2025

Really felt comfortable with Dr. Chen! He spoke to me in plain English and took the time to explain everything that was found in my xrays.

Doug Yancey

Google

May 15th, 2025

Excellent, professional care

Jeff Russell

Google

May 9th, 2025

Very nice clean professional facility. The staff were pleasant, kind and helpful. Dr. Chen was great taking the time to ask questions and listening to my concerns. They were prompt with my visit. On schedule with no waiting…Which is always a plus. I’ve been a patient of Resurgeons Orthopaedics for several years and have always been treated with the most utmost care. Thank you

Tara Linder

Google

May 9th, 2025

Doctor Chen is very good at what he does. Explains it clearly to you and he cares. He made me feel so much better.

Melvin Smith

Google

May 8th, 2025

Dr Chen is amazing. He fixed my shoulder and now we are dealing with my elbow. The staff is also great!

Joanne Prince

Google

May 7th, 2025

I’ve seen Dr Chen twice now. He’s very nice and takes his time with you. The office staff was great.

Lee Baerwalde

Google

May 3rd, 2025

Dr Chen is an awesome Doctor who listens to you and gives great advice. He’s also an excellent surgeon who has consistently good results! At 79yrs old I had a shoulder reversal and recovered much faster than my PT had ever seen. Since then he only recommends Dr. Chen to his patients needing surgery, and no one has been disappointed yet. Thank you Dr. Chen!!

Mary Keck

Google

Apr 30th, 2025

Dr. Chen was thorough and knowledgeable. He took time to listen to my concerns about hip and knee pain, explained the diagnosis in clear terms and offered a treatment plan, which included a referral to PT and an injection which gave immediate relief from pain.

Wade Brown

Google

Apr 26th, 2025

I've often referred friends to Dr. Chen and Resurgens. The staff is wonderful and they take care of your health issues.

Becky Wojtysiak

Google

Apr 22nd, 2025

Dr. Chen and his assistant Trever and his staff are all wonderful. Including the x-ray techs. All very friendly. Dr. Chen answers all my questions and takes his time with me.

Residency

  • Washington University / Barnes-Jewish Hospital; Saint Louis, Missouri

Medical Degree

  • Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta, Georgia

Associations

  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Medical Association of Georgia

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

Major Accomplishments

  • 2015 Top Doc in Sports Medicine; Lifestyles Magazine
  • 2013 Top Doc in Sports Medicine; Lifestyles Magazine
  • 2012 Top Doc in Sports Medicine, Lifestyles Magazine
  • 2011 Top Doc in Sports Medicine, Lifestyles Magazine
  • Chair, Section of Orthopedic Surgery, Kennestone Hospital, 2012
  • Vice Chair, Section of Orthopedic Surgery, Kennestone Hospital, 2011
  • Team Physician, Creekview and Sequoyah High Schools, 2009-2016
  • Team Physician, River Ridge High School, 2015-2016
  • Orthopaedics Overseas Volunteer, Bhutan, 2008
  • Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Traveling Fellowship, 2007
  • Ringside Physician, Golden Gloves Boxing, 2003 - 2007
  • Emory University School of Medicine, Cum Laude, 2003
  • Joseph B. Whitehead Surgery Scholarship, 2002
  • Smoky Mountain Marathon, Eighth Place Overall, 2000
  • World Health Organization Polio Eradication Project, Niger, 2000
  • Emory University School of Medicine, Class President, 1999 - 2000
  • National Institutes of Health Research Internship, 1997
  • Echols Scholar, University of Virginia, 1995-1999

Areas of Expertise

Fellowship

  • Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Noyes Knee Center; Cincinnati, Ohio

Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Staff Working With Ryan Chen

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