Ryan Ponton, MD, FAAOS – Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Hand and Upper Extremity
Virginia Beach, Chesapeake
Most recent review: 6 days ago
New
5.0
226 Ratings
111 Comments
Dr. Ryan Ponton, M.D. is a homegrown product of Hampton Roads – he was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and his family settled in Virginia Beach following his dad’s retirement from the U.S. Navy. He completed his undergraduate education at The University of Virginia. Dr. Ponton is thrilled his education and career have come full-circle, and that he is now a part of AOS as an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a focus on Hand and Upper Extremity.
Dr. Ryan Ponton, M.D. is a homegrown product of Hampton Roads – he was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and his family settled in Virginia Beach following his dad’s retirement from the U.S. Navy. He completed his undergraduate education at The University of Virginia. Dr. Ponton is thrilled his education and career have come full-circle, and that he is now a part of AOS as an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a focus on Hand and Upper Extremity.
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Personable, empathetic, and also focused. I feel confident he can get me to 100%.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Ponton was very thorough and reviewed my X-rays with me while explaining my injury. No surgery but I earned myself a splint for 6 weeks.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He is very professional, makes sure to explain at the level of the patient, and understands the sports minded kids.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr PonTon is the best. Will not go anywhere else. The staff is so sweet
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very nice and explained everything very well
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Great doctor! He performed thumb surgery on me and I felt very comfortable in his hands.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Great experience and professional
Would recommend him to family and friends
Steve Joyner
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
Knowledgeable, friendly answered all questions.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
Very knowledgeable and direct! Great patient caring.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
This office was great! Go to Executive in Chesapeake on a Friday to get him. We were in and out in 20 minutes including a X-Ray.
But didn’t feel rushed. We went for my 11 year old and he was very down to earth with in explaining and engaging.
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(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Camelot Medical Building
1800 Camelot Dr Suite 300 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Office
1309 Executive Blvd. Suite 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Dr. Ryan Ponton, M.D. is a homegrown product of Hampton Roads – he was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and his family settled in Virginia Beach following his dad’s retirement from the U.S. Navy. Dr. Ponton grew up in the Kings Grant area of Virginia Beach and is an alumus of the inaugural class at the Ocean Lakes High School Math & Science Academy. Ironically, his high school graduation project included a mentorship with a surgeon at Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists (AOS), and this mentorship put him firmly on the path to becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr. Ponton is thrilled his education and career have come full-circle, and that he is now a part of AOS as an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a focus on Hand and Upper Extremity.
He completed his undergraduate education at The University of Virginia; he then accepted a commission in the US Navy and attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). He is proud to have spent the last 15 years caring for our country’s fine service members.
While in the Navy, Dr. Ponton was lucky enough to live every kid’s “Top Gun” dreams and served as a Flight Surgeon for VMFA-314, which was an F/A-18 squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. He then went on to fulfill his Orthopaedic Surgery residency in San Diego, complete a general orthopaedic surgeon tour in Europe, and finish a Hand & Upper Extremity fellowship at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital.
During his last 4 years in the Navy, Dr. Ponton joined the academic practice at Naval Medical Center San Diego – a tertiary referral facility for the West Coast and Western Pacific regions. While in this position, he had the opportunity to care for physically active patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries and was named an “Associate Master Clinician.” He was also named an “Assistant Professor of Surgery” at USUHS, with the privilege of teaching 30+ orthopaedic surgery residents.
After completing his naval service, Dr. Ponton and his family returned to Hampton Roads. His wife Jacquelyn, also a Hampton Roads native, is a Kellam High School and The University of Virginia alumnus. His two young daughters, Reagan and Josie, are enjoying the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the experience of living near so many family members. In his downtime, Ryan enjoys relaxing with friends and family, going on distance runs, and chasing/losing balls around the golf course.
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Personable, empathetic, and also focused. I feel confident he can get me to 100%.
Dr Ponton was very thorough and reviewed my X-rays with me while explaining my injury. No surgery but I earned myself a splint for 6 weeks.
He is very professional, makes sure to explain at the level of the patient, and understands the sports minded kids.
Dr PonTon is the best. Will not go anywhere else. The staff is so sweet
Very nice and explained everything very well
Great doctor! He performed thumb surgery on me and I felt very comfortable in his hands.
Great experience and professional Would recommend him to family and friends Steve Joyner
Knowledgeable, friendly answered all questions.
Very knowledgeable and direct! Great patient caring.
This office was great! Go to Executive in Chesapeake on a Friday to get him. We were in and out in 20 minutes including a X-Ray. But didn’t feel rushed. We went for my 11 year old and he was very down to earth with in explaining and engaging. .