Dr. Ryan DeCoons, MD

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Orthopedic Surgery ·

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39 y/o

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Dr. Ryan DeCoons, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Augusta, GA and has been practicing for 6 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and more.Read his story

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Augusta University Medical Center

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 30912

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
CareSource
Cigna
Community Health Choice
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Health Net
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See how frequently Dr. DeCoons performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Joint Pain

very high

more than 97% of peers

very high

more than 95% of peers

Low Back Pain

very high

more than 95% of peers

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Dr. DeCoons' bio

This content was provided by Dr. DeCoons "After graduating from Princeton University with a degree in Biology, Dr. Ryan DeCoons earned a medical degree from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the UHZ Sports Medicine Institute at Doctor's Hospital in Coral Gables, Florida. During his fellowship, Dr. DeCoons served as an assistant team physician at Florida International University and for the Florida Panthers (NHL), and as a team physician for Miami-Dade Public Schools. Between 2005 and 2009, Dr. DeCoons taught or assisted with various medical courses at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. In 2012, he assisted in teaching introductory orthopaedics to medical students at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University. Between 2008 and 2009, he completed research at the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. DeCoons is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has collaborated on research presented at a variety of orthopaedic society meetings, including the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Orthopaedic Research Society, and the Florida Orthopaedic Society."

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4 Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery
Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine

1 Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Physician Specialties*

79 Conditions Treated

Adhesive Capsulitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Torticollis
Trigger Finger

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40 Procedures

ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Excision of Femur or Knee
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Nerve Block, Somatic
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstructive Surgery
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Georgia.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical School | Graduated 2006
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Internship Hospital | Completed 2007
Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania
Residency Hospital | Completed 2012

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

English

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Dr. DeCoons' Reviews

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Dr. DeCoons' Performance

Trustworthiness
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)
Explains condition(s) well
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)
Answers questions
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)
Time well spent
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)

Office & Staff Performance

Trustworthiness
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)
Explains condition(s) well
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)
Answers questions
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)
Time well spent
EXCELLENT
5/5
(3 surveys)

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