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Ryan Thatcher M.D.

Sports Medicine | Hip, Knee & Shoulder | Surgeon

Tel: 203-845-2200 Fax: 203-847-1940 

Offices: Wilton

Specialty Areas:

Sports Medicine, Adult Joint Reconstruction, Robotic assisted surgery  

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022)

Medical Licenses:

Connecticut
New York

Awards

  • Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Excellence in Clinical and Transional Research
  • New York Orthopedic Hospital Award for Outstanding Preformance in Reasearch and Clinical Work
Healthgrades Honor Roll

More About Sports Medicine & Adult Joint Reconstruction Surgeon Ryan Thatcher, M.D

Dr. Thacher earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons as a Dean’s Scholar and graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he received the Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Excellence in Translational Research.

He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at HSS, serving as a co-chief administrative fellow and as an assistant team physician for the New York Mets and New York 
Red Bulls. His experiences as a top collegiate and professional athlete give him unique insight into the demands of high-level sports and inform his approach to helping athletes and active 
patients return to peak performance safely and efficiently.

Dr. Thacher is deeply committed to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery through research. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and continues to actively engage in research endeavors, focusing on innovations in sports medicine, surgical techniques, and strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Fellowship & Graduate Training:

  • Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY- Co-Chief Fellow 2024-2025
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
  • B.A. in History, Standford University, Palo Alto, CA

Call OrthoConnecticut today at 1.833.678.4628 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.