Ryan Ponton, MD, FAAOS – Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Hand and Upper Extremity
Virginia Beach, Chesapeake
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
Recent
5.0
240 Ratings
119 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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Very helpful. Explain the entire procedure to me.
Is that the guy
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
The Best !
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
What excellent work he did on my CMC surgery. Excellent diagnosis and looking forward to the future.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
1st visit l felt comfortable and l think Dr Ponton will make my shoulder and arm well
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Outstanding surgeon and physician.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
I did not see this Doctor. I saw a person who did the EMG. He was not a MD.I do have some comments about that visit and the person ego administered that test.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Professional, friendly and direct to the point. Highly recommended.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Extremely competent, procedure was smooth, and he explained all along the way. Glad he’s part of my medical team.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Personable, empathetic, and also focused. I feel confident he can get me to 100%.
(2 months 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.
(2 months ago)
Nov-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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Very helpful. Explain the entire procedure to me. Is that the guy
The Best !
What excellent work he did on my CMC surgery. Excellent diagnosis and looking forward to the future.
1st visit l felt comfortable and l think Dr Ponton will make my shoulder and arm well
Outstanding surgeon and physician.
I did not see this Doctor. I saw a person who did the EMG. He was not a MD.I do have some comments about that visit and the person ego administered that test.
Professional, friendly and direct to the point. Highly recommended.
Extremely competent, procedure was smooth, and he explained all along the way. Glad he’s part of my medical team.
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.