Ryan M. Putnam, MD
Foot and Ankle Surgery
VTC Faculty
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
"Patient satisfaction drives my desire to match clinical outcomes with patient expectations through thorough communication and execution of planning and resources. I utilize non-surgical modalities as much as possible to manage problems with low risk and stay abreast of latest technologies and changes in the field."
Videos
Lapiplasty Procedure for Bunion Repair
1 minute 57 seconds
When the bunion surgery she had years ago failed, Monica Nicely wanted a more permanent solution. Dr. Ryan Putnam is the first Foot and Ankle specialist to bring lapiplasty to our region – a lasting repair that realigns the deformity in all three dimensions. Learn more - https://www.carilionclinic.org/foot-ankle
Locations
Background
Medical School
- University of Arizona College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Washington University
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
Internships
- University of Vermont College of Medicine
NPI
- 1043369853
Residencies
- University of Vermont College of Medicine
Services
Conditions Treated
- Arthritis/synovitis of foot and ankle
- Bunions and hammertoes
- Charcot deformity from diabetes/neuropathy
- Contractures of tendons
- Dropfoot (consequences of neurologic disorders)
- Flatfoot disorders
- Fractures/dislocations of the foot/ankle
- Neuromas
- Osteochondral lesions of the talus
- Peroneal/Achilles tendon disorders
- Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency
- Revision surgery
- Second opinions, workers compensation
- Sports injuries (sprains, strains)
- Tendonitis, tendinosis, tears
Treatments Offered
- Ankle ligament reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy
- Arthrodesis/fusion great toe
- Arthrodesis/fusion joints in foot/ankle
- Flatfoot correction
- Fracture repair of foot/ankle
- Hammertoe correction
- Lapiplasty bunion correction
- Neuroma excision
- Tendon debridement, repair, transfer
- Total ankle replacement, ankle fusion
- Traditional bunion correction
Biography
When not caring for his patients, Dr. Putnam is happily married to an amazing wife and the father of 3 beautiful young children. They love the outdoors and the water. He is an avid fisherman and fly-fishing enthusiast, having travelled throughout the U.S. to various fishing destinations.
Ratings and Reviews
Accepted Insurance
Carilion Clinic contracts with most major health insurance carriers. This list is updated periodically and is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, prior to receiving care.
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