Dr. Ryan Patterson, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with CAQ Certification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow surgery and all aspects of the Upper Extremity. He completed a specialized Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University / North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Patterson completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and earned his M.D. from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
Dr. Ryan Patterson, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with CAQ Certification in Hand Surgery. He specializes in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow surgery and all aspects of the Upper Extremity. He completed a specialized Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University / North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Patterson completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and earned his M.D. from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
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Great doctor
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great job on my wrist and elbow issues. Highly recommended
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great physician, and nice gentleman.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very personable and very clear in his explanation of the problem and options for treatment.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great doctor and staff
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Ryan Patterson and his staff were absolutely amazing. From the moment we walked in, everyone was kind, professional, and welcoming.
Dr. Patterson was compassionate, thorough, and took the time to explain exactly what needed to be done for my son’s broken finger. One thing that really stood out to me was that he wasn’t hesitant to examine my son’s injury. He handled him with care and made us both feel comfortable and reassured.
I also want to thank his office staff for going above and beyond to get my son in so quickly after his injury. We truly appreciated their kindness and urgency.
We couldn’t have asked for better care, and I highly recommend Dr. Patterson and his team!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great in every way!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Always excelant care with every visit. We are both strong on the path of my healing. Educates and is always one plan a head if this current fix is too slow.
Appreciate all his and the staffs help.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Patterson was wonderful.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Kind, caring and thorough in his examination of issue
Dr. Ryan Patterson, M.D., is an Orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. His interests focus on all aspects of hand and upper extremity Orthopedic care. Dr. Patterson graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry / Cell Biology from the University of California in San Diego. He then earned a Master's Degree in Public Health at the University of California in Los Angeles, and received his Medical Degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Patterson spent five years completing his general Orthopedic surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He then furthered his training by earning a Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In 2019, 2020, and 2021, Texas Monthly Magazine recognized his talent with their Rising Stars award. Additionally, in 2021, The Tyler Morning Telegraph presented Dr. Patterson with the readers’ choice “One of The Best in Town” award for the best surgeon in Tyler.
In 2022 – 2025, Dr. Patterson was recognized as a Texas Monthly Super Doctor.
“It’s essential to provide patients with as much information and as many options as possible to create a tailored medical plan that works best for them. Often, non-operative treatment is the best approach, but when surgery is required, I rely on evidence-based procedures to create reproducible outcomes.”
His other interests include problems with hands, forearms, elbows, shoulders, and general fractures. To preserve muscles and tendons, he prefers to use minimally invasive techniques when appropriate.
Dr. Patterson has published numerous scientific articles and presented many research studies in orthopedics and hand surgery regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Great doctor
Great job on my wrist and elbow issues. Highly recommended
Great physician, and nice gentleman.
Very personable and very clear in his explanation of the problem and options for treatment.
Great doctor and staff
Dr. Ryan Patterson and his staff were absolutely amazing. From the moment we walked in, everyone was kind, professional, and welcoming. Dr. Patterson was compassionate, thorough, and took the time to explain exactly what needed to be done for my son’s broken finger. One thing that really stood out to me was that he wasn’t hesitant to examine my son’s injury. He handled him with care and made us both feel comfortable and reassured. I also want to thank his office staff for going above and beyond to get my son in so quickly after his injury. We truly appreciated their kindness and urgency. We couldn’t have asked for better care, and I highly recommend Dr. Patterson and his team!
Great in every way!
Always excelant care with every visit. We are both strong on the path of my healing. Educates and is always one plan a head if this current fix is too slow. Appreciate all his and the staffs help.
Dr. Patterson was wonderful.
Kind, caring and thorough in his examination of issue