Orthopedics: Treatment of Arthritis, Total Joint Replacement of the Knee and Hip
Lima, Findlay, Tiffin, Ottawa, Upper Sandusky
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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Dr. Ryan Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthritis and total joint replacement of the knee and hip. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Ryan Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthritis and total joint replacement of the knee and hip. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
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Very personable and answered my questions
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He is a good one.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I couldn’t be happier with the results of my total hip replacement.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Smith was attentive, asked the right questions and FINALLY helped me learn the pathology of the pain I have experienced for so long.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Explained what was happening and started a plan to ease my pain.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very friendly and took time to explain excellent experience
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
I am so thankful for Dr. Smith and his staff. My new hip replacement was a huge success!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Pleasant and helpful, thanks.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
The best! Kind, professional and talented!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Smith is very attentive an answered all my questions and gave me
Options. Lito had total knee replacement. Surgery went well, very pleased with care and aftercare.
Dr. Ryan S. Smith, M.D. is a native of Kalida, Ohio. After graduating magna cum laude from The University of Toledo with a degree in bioengineering, he completed medical school at The University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at Beaumont Health in Detroit, Michigan where he represented his co-residents as Junior Chief Resident and Senior Chief Resident. He then spent an additional year of fellowship training focusing solely on adult reconstruction orthopaedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During training he participated in academic research and a medical mission trip. He participated in the operative and non-operative treatment of degenerative conditions about the knee and hip. He also treated patients with history of prior knee and hip arthroplasty who required revision surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
He specializes in arthritis and total joint replacement of the knee and hip. His clinical and surgical focus involves primary knee and hip replacement, direct anterior total hip replacement, partial knee replacement, robotic assisted joint replacement, revision knee and hip replacement. He also manages adult and pediatric general orthopaedic trauma and provides operative and non-operative care of upper and lower extremity injuries.
Dr. Smith is excited and proud to return home to practice orthopaedic surgery. Today, he remains focused on using what he’s learned through care of the entire spectrum of orthopaedic surgery patients to optimize orthopaedic care for his patients. He now resides in Findlay with his wife, Brittany, and four daughters.
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Very personable and answered my questions
He is a good one.
I couldn’t be happier with the results of my total hip replacement.
Dr. Smith was attentive, asked the right questions and FINALLY helped me learn the pathology of the pain I have experienced for so long.
Explained what was happening and started a plan to ease my pain.
Very friendly and took time to explain excellent experience
I am so thankful for Dr. Smith and his staff. My new hip replacement was a huge success!
Pleasant and helpful, thanks.
The best! Kind, professional and talented!
Dr. Smith is very attentive an answered all my questions and gave me Options. Lito had total knee replacement. Surgery went well, very pleased with care and aftercare.