Dr. Stephen Rycyna Jr, MD
SaveOrthopedic Surgery ·
Male ·
70 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Stephen Rycyna Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Amherst, NY and has been practicing for 39 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery.
Excelsior Orthopaedics
3925 Sheridan Dr Ste 100
Amherst, NY 14226Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independent Health
- MVP Health Care
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Top Care Areas
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
more than 98% of peers
Joint Pain
very high
more than 98% of peers
Ankle Fracture
very high
more than 96% of peers
Dr. Rycyna Jr's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Rycyna Jr ""Excelsior Orthopaedics believes every patient deserves to receive the finest musculoskeletal care in a compassionate and professional atmosphere. We are dedicated to create individualized treatment plans for all our patients and their families. We treasure our relationships with patients, families, referral sources and the community."
All members of our fine staff are guided by these values:
Every patient is somebody's mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent, child, or close friend. We care for all patients as if they were members of our own family. We respect people's time and care-giving responsibilities and are poised to assist in any way we can. We are proud of our staff and the years of education and training they have secured to make Excelsior Orthopaedics a true Center of Excellence. "
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1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
78 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- 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
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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23 Procedures
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- 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
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Steroid Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
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 Notre Dame, Bachelor Of Science Preprofessional Studies, Graduated In Top 10% Of ClassUndergraduate School | Graduated 1970
- Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1974
- Presbyterian Hospital Of Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, Ca, January 1974-December 1974Internship Hospital | Completed
- Orthopedic Residency, State University Of New York At BuffaloResidency Hospital | Completed 1979
- Surgical House Staff Resident At Presbyterian HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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