Dr. Ryan Thacher, M.D., earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons as a Dean’s Scholar and graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he received the Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Excellence in Translational Research.
Dr. Ryan Thacher, M.D., earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons as a Dean’s Scholar and graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he received the Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Excellence in Translational Research.
Dr. Ryan Thacher, M.D., earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons as a Dean’s Scholar and graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he received the Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Excellence in Translational Research.
He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at HSS, serving as a co-chief administrative fellow and as an assistant team physician for the New York Mets and New York
Red Bulls. His experiences as a top collegiate and professional athlete give him unique insight into the demands of high-level sports and inform his approach to helping athletes and active patients return to peak performance safely and efficiently.
Dr. Thacher is deeply committed to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery through research. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and continues to actively engage in research endeavors, focusing on innovations in sports medicine, surgical techniques, and strategies to improve patient outcomes.

So very personable and knowledgeable
One of the first times I didn’t feel rushed in a sports injury appointment. Smart, thorough, inquisitive, kind.
Very friendly and explained very well about injury.
Eselenet satifecho
Spent time listening to my problem. I never felt rushed. Loved that he was the one to give me injections as i only like when it is the Dr. His skill showed as it hardly hurt. He is a great addition to your practice!!
Very kind and caring
Highly recommend!
Unlike many doctors, he spent quality time with me. He listened while I spoke and answered my questions thoroughly.
Great doc, professional, easy going, thorough.
Very good guy listens to me, which is good. Check me with everything very happy with his exam. I would use him again and again till all my friends.