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Ryan is as alway exceptional. But I find the gel is not working for me. It keeps feeling like my bones are crossing and the pain is worse than not having anything. I’d rather have the Cortizone shot.
Oct-2024
Ryan is the best. Caring and very competent. Highly recommended.
Oct-2024
Ryan is very professional and always answers any questions that I have.
Oct-2024
Very good initial meeting. Explains things well and has a sense of humor. Listens to questions and answers the best he can with info he has available and explains options. Very comfortable
Oct-2024
Very nice and expained everything so i could understand my injury. Thank you so much for your help.
Oct-2024
very personable and professional
Sep-2024
Always a great experience. Ryan answers all my questions satisfactorily and is always smiling. When he does images he reviews them with me pointing out and changes. When he administers cortisone shots he does it gently and accurately. I now will only schedule my cortisone shots with Ryan.
Sep-2024
Explained everything and answered my questions.
Sep-2024
Was great🌻
Sep-2024
Ryan is very proficient and personable. He instills confidence. Thank you, Ryan, for your help and guidance.
Sep-2024
He explained my X-rays to me. Etc.
He did offer me a Cortisone injection. I decided to wait as the knee had improved since I had called for the appointment.
Aug-2024
Great bedside manner, listened patiently & attentively, gave thorough explanations that were easy to understand. He answered my questions with compassion, and exhibited humor appropriately, and was totally relatable.
Sep-2024
Extremely helpful. Kind. Cortisone shot he administered gave me immediate relief.
Aug-2024
Ryan is personable and thorough
Sep-2024
Made me very comfortable. And answered many of my questions thoroughly. I highly recommend Ryan.9
Aug-2024
Ryan is the best. Never felt the needle
Aug-2024
He was great and my knee feels much better tell him thank you very much so far so good!!
Aug-2024
Ryan was both very personable and extremely knowledgeable within his profession He took x- rays and quickly identified the problem with my knees. He also gave me a cortisone injection on my left knee, which was extremely helpful. I can now go down the stairs in my split level ranch with much less discomfort. He also prescribed physical therapy.
Aug-2024
He explained things well and walked me through viewing my MRI.
Aug-2024
Kind, approachable, professional.
Aug-2024
I had an excellent experience
Aug-2024
Prompt and efficient
Jul-2024
He was great, explained everything to me and what my options were.
Jul-2024
Excellent
Jul-2024
Very caring
Jul-2024
Amazing care!
Jul-2024
Ryan is great very thorough
Jul-2024
Ryan was professional. Took time to answer questions. Showed me my mri results and explained them, why he was making the recommendation he did. Was willing to hear my request for closer facilities closer to home.
Jun-2024
Knowledgeable and sympathetic
Jun-2024
Professional, informative and kind
Jun-2024
Great Dr
Jun-2024
He was excellent! Looking like things should go smoothly. Waiting times were great and happy with how he treated me and our plan forward
Jun-2024
Ryan was wonderful very professional and caring ryan explained everything to me and i would highly recommend ryan
If i go back to excel i would love to have ryan again he made me feel very comfortable
May-2024
Helpful, quick, and understanding when it comes to injuries and recovery
May-2024
5 min je was greqt
May-2024
Excellent
Apr-2024
Ryan is friendly, explained my condition well, allowed me to ask questions and the cortisone injection was quick !!
Apr-2024
Ryan was very personable. He took the time to be thorough in his explanation and was available and knowledgeable for all my questions. Excellent bedside manner. Highly recommend.
Ryan was excellent with my 13 year old son. He explained what he was checking on his ankle and the X-ray and the next steps. Plus he made my son laugh even though he was devastated because he will be missing soccer for a few weeks! Very thorough and knowledgeable.
Apr-2024
Very pleased, he patiently answered all my questions as this knee dilemma is all new to me.
Apr-2024
Polite, patient, and knowledgeable. Listened carefully and took the time to go over things with me.
Apr-2024
He’s friendly, very knowledgeable, and willing to explore patient options and make treatment suggestions.
Apr-2024
Patient. Thorough. On time. Highly recommend
Apr-2024
Excellent!
Apr-2024
Very good treatment but difficult to get fast appointments when in pain
Mar-2024
Good listener. Thorough and quick assessment and treatment.
Mar-2024
Very patiently answered my questions and concerns. Polite and friendly!
Mar-2024
Felt uncomfortable with his interpretation of my issue. I explained my PC, Dr Lubin suggested I see Dr Fehm my hip surgeon for his opinion. That’s what I made the appt for in case of conflict??
Mar-2024
Ryan took the time to explain everything to me.
Mar-2024
Ryan is vèry knowledgeable
Mar-2024
He was very personable, knowledgeable, and provided time for all my questions.
Feb-2024
Ryan was awesome… Great “bedside Manor“ very knowledgeable, clear and offered a very practical solution for the near term. Ryan is an absolute asset to Dr. Fehm‘s practice…
Feb-2024
Ryan was very nice, and very helpful explaining everything to me, at my in-person appointment with him.
Feb-2024
All are awesome very caring They are just wonderful Ryan puts up with my teasing just smile But trying to get physical therapy is hard I had to go to other places
Feb-2024
Ryan is the best!! He is always professional and answers all questions
Feb-2024
answered our questions and explained what we did not understand. Info allowed us to
make a decision regarding a large
expenditure.
Feb-2024
He was very good.
Feb-2024
He was very nice but I was told I would get results within 24 hours and haven't heard anything . In the mean time I am in terrible pain and have no idea what's on.I would appear call at least.
Jan-2024
Ryan was very caring and knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.
Jan-2024
Very personable. Listens. No matter the question. He answers clearly.
Jan-2024
Ryan was very professional, on time, angdoknowledgable.
Jan-2024
Gave me good advice.
Dec-2023
He was informative and answered my few question !
Dec-2023
Professional and friendly
Dec-2023
Explained diagnosis in words and images. Helpful and informative.
Dec-2023
Listened and was knowledgeable
Dec-2023
Ryan was very personable and always helpful answering all my questions thoroughly.
Dec-2023
Ryan was very professional and interested in helping me get ease to the discomfort I had, He discussed the X-rays with me so that it was easy to understand,
Dec-2023
Very informative, knowledgeable, receptive to all questions.
Excellent provider!
Nov-2023
Respectful, kind, thoughtful and a great sense of humor.
Nov-2023
Informative and quick! I was in a good amount of pain in my right shoulder due to a repetitive stress injury. X-rays were taken within ten minutes of me walking in the building and I got a cortisone shot ten minutes after that. 24 hours later I can actually move with nearly no discomfort. He said the relief may take up to a week but I’m thrilled with the progress already. Thanks Ryan!
Oct-2023
Only challenge was when he first came into the room, he said that my daughter would be playing again before the end of the season. But then later said she’d be in a boot for 3 weeks, which brings us past the end of the season. It was hard to start with her being hopeful and then realizing - not so much. Can’t toy with a 15 year old’s emotions like that! Other than that, great appointment.
Oct-2023
Explained everything, answered all my questions, great personality/bed side manner.
Made me want to recommend him and the practice to others.
The nurse that worked with him was outstanding. She made sure the boot for my ankle fit perfectly. She even went and grabbed a different size. She was amazing.
she was also pleasant and upbeat. The face of your practice. Honestly track down who she was and give her a large raise. She makes or breaks your practice.
Oct-2023
Misdiagnosed my injury,, should have done another set of X-rays as missed a fibula fracture and told me I could walk on foot,, not need a boot ,, and ended up in ER who took another X-ray and clear fracture and now in boot and crutches,, very upset regarding his mishandling of my pain and condition,, he felt merely a continuance of my v
Nerve pain,,,
Sep-2023
Visit was pretty cut-and-dried. He told me what I was expecting to hear.
Sep-2023
Dr. Cuerdon was knowledgeable, empathetic and patient.
He just seemed to love his job and wanted the best outcome possible
Sep-2023
Ryan explained what was going on with my knee and ankle showing me the x-rays and giving me a printout of exercises to do to strengthen the areas. No cortisone shots or surgery is needed at this time. I liked Ryan and would see him again if needed.
Sep-2023
Been going to Ryan for a few years and always takes care of my concerns. I always leave there with positive outlooks with my knee pain. Thank you
Sep-2023
He reviewed my daughters X-rays from out of state and referred us to Children’s Hospital because he said they don’t have the upper arm specialist for pediatrics at Excel. It was frustrating but not his fault and $60 copay to be seen for 5-10 minutes maximum
Sep-2023
He answered all my questions, including about options available and pros and cons. Very empathetic about my concerns.
Aug-2023
When I arrived, the nursing staff informed me that I should have brought my MRI on a disc and that they needed to do another X-ray for the physicians assistant to examine. I told them that I already had an X-ray and an MRI and that I had sent the analysis from my MD to their email. The nurse claimed she could not find
Aug-2023
Ryan and his assistant are very helpful and informative
Aug-2023
Very personable
Jun-2023
Very personable and helpful.
Jun-2023
Answered all my questions
Jun-2023
Very nice but little offer for intervention or follow up plan besides referral to PT. It’s difficult to deal with a flare of a chronic issue. I was hoping for someone to be willing to help short & long term. Had to ask/ push for anti inflammatory to get out of pain crisis.
Jun-2023
Ryan gets it. As an athlete he understands the demands we put on our bodies. He offers practical solutions and clear instructions. He saw me though a stress fracture and now some random foot pain. As a runner I will definitely go back to Ryan.
Jun-2023
It was great to meet Ryan. He gave me a lot of attention and time and explained very well my situation.
Mar-2023
Very good 😊
Feb-2023
Ryan was very thorough with my exam.
He answered all my questions.
I am confident in his evaluations
Feb-2023
The best .. very helpful..
Jan-2023
Clear and concise visit very direct great bedside manner.
Dec-2022
Very patient and understanding. Explained everything so everyone understood.
Dec-2022
Thorough and supportive
Dec-2022
Explained everything in detail and answered all my questions
Dec-2022
He was kind and told me what I needed to know about my sholder pain.
Oct-2022
Outstanding clinician. Took the time to explain to my child not just adults.
Oct-2022
Ryan was amazing g with my 95 yr old mother in law.He was kind gentle amd patience with all of our questions
Oct-2022
He addressed my problem immediately.
Oct-2022
Excellent! I could ask him any question - very qualified & knowledgeable. Great!
Sep-2022
Excellent, painless, good communication
Sep-2022
Ryan was outstanding. He asked good questions and listened well. His explanation for my pain and discomfort made sense. I feel like he understood my issues and put his finger on the problem. I also liked his recommendation for PT!
Sep-2022
Very
Aug-2022
Very responsive to any question or concern. Good consultation and recommendations
Aug-2022
Very helpful
Aug-2022
Warm, knowledgeable, clear, fast, informative, fun
Jul-2022
I appreciate that Ryan was on time and he also took the time to answer questions.
Jun-2022
Ryan was very professional in his manor of explaining my problem to me. You should be very proud to have him with your group.
Jun-2022
He was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Great confidence and very well at what he does.
Jun-2022
Very patient with me.
Very communicative with me
May-2022
Has a great and friendly attitude. Listens well and understands your problem.
Mar-2022
I came in with a torn left meniscus and possible MCL tear. I felt Ryan was not really listening to me in the essence of my overall pain and discomfort level. I was not given any advice on what I can do or take to help alleviate this persistent, radiating pain in my knee that exists 24/7. He just offered a brace and said he would talk to me after MRI. I can’t get an MRI for another 10 days so I am left in pain with no relief.
Professionals, knowledgeable, caring & did not rush the appointment.
Mar-2022
Fantastic explanation if my daughters issues. Thanks you.
Mar-2022
Helpful, quick and informative.
Mar-2022
Best information received, excellent!
Feb-2022
Very professional understanding informative gentle excellent treatment of my pain and injury
Feb-2022
Here was great. Thank you
Feb-2022
Explained in details the process to follow. Good listener and showed patience with me and my child.
Feb-2022
Thorough, precise, explained everything effectively and efficiently.
Jan-2022
Excellent
Dec-2021
Professional demeanor, knowledgeable
Answered my questions with clarity
Dec-2021
Friendly but did not introduce himself once he came into the exam room , especially being the first time meeting him
Dec-2021
Ryan and his team were wonderful. I was very nervous about being seen but they did a fantastic job of keeping me at ease throughout my treatment. I have made a follow up appointment with Dr Cuerdon and I’m much less anxious about the whole experience after being treated by him. Thank you for everything!
Dec-2021
Through and took time to answer all my questions
Dec-2021
He is always on time and very attentive to every question and all of my concerns
Dec-2021
Ryan was wonderful. He went over my X-ray and explained the oblique fracture of my leg stressing the importance of not putting any weight on it. He’s smart, friendly and has such a nice way about him. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to let you know how good he is for your practice.
Nov-2021
Very informative and professional
Nov-2021
This was my first visit with Ryan. My regular Doctor was on vacation. He did a great job helping me with my knee pain.
Nov-2021
He was very kind and knowledgeable.
Nov-2021
Ryan is great!
Nov-2021
Visit felt very rushed. Got a diagnosis and told that we were being sent to another ortho in Boston for treatment. He did a hurried exam and barely answered questions and I could tell he was in a rush. He was pleasant, but wish he spent a little more time answering questions and had a little empathy for someone getting a diagnosis that is not great. I understand he would no longer be treating us, but he spent about 5 min in all with us. That was because I prompted questions and asked him to pull up the X-ray.
Jul-2021
So efficient
May-2021
Very professional and knowledgeable
May-2021
Fantastic!
May-2021
Very personable while conducting himself in a vary professional manner. Very satisfied with his services.
Apr-2021
Ryan was great! He answered all my questions and was very thorough.
Mar-2021
Friendly and on time!
Mar-2021
Great to work with very informative always pleasant makes you comfortable
Mar-2021
Very thorough explanations of my issues
Mar-2021
He was so fun and so kind to my 11 year old daughter who broke her big toe! He was knowledgable and gave the best advice for a positive outcome concerning healing!
Jan-2021
Knowledgeable friendly
Jan-2021
Very pleasant and informative. Reviewing CT scan and XRay images was very helpful.
Jan-2021
He was very courteous and listened patiently to everything I had to say. He was a very caring provider. I would definitely recommend Ryan to everyone.
Dec-2020
Ryan was very pleasant and took the time to explain my procedure clearly .
Thank you
Nov-2020
Very kind and knowledgeable
Nov-2020
Personable and professional. Handled my case with grace! Would def recommend Ryan!
Oct-2020
Ryan was great. He was very understanding with my worries, and he had a set plan in motion.
Oct-2020
Ryan provided me a clear description of my X-rays and what next steps should be .
Oct-2020
Attentive; thorough; offers the time necessary for each patient to feel their concerns have been addressed; communicates clearly
Oct-2020
Explained my condition well.
Sep-2020
Ryan was so kind when evaluating me and did a great job on an ultrasound guided cortisone shot.
Sep-2020
Thorough and patient. I did not feel rushed and felt he was only focused on me.
Aug-2020
Ryan explained each step of the procedure and the procedure went very well.
Aug-2020
No compassion for pain
I am in severe pain due to pinched nerve and he refused to give me a cortisone shot or nerve block
Aug-2020
Ryan Cuerdon is very good at his job. He is easy to talk to and listens to what you say. He also talks to you in a way that you can understand. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Aug-2020
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Aug-2020
Listened well
Acknowledge the discomfort
Came up with game plan
Very professional
Aug-2020
Ryan was wonderful. Very professional, kind and explained everything in detail
Aug-2020
Very professional
Jul-2020
He was on time and very nice informative!
Jul-2020
Professional, courteous, listened.
Jul-2020
Ryan was great! He was very professional and very skilled as a PA. He took good care of my son!
Jul-2020
Polite, relaxed, knowledgeable PA. I trust him 100%.
Jul-2020
Very professional and very nice
Jul-2020
Excellent with the injection, he was on time and very professional
Love this team!
Jun-2020
Only spent approximately 4 minutes with me and i left with no diagnosis or instruction I.e exercises, should i walk on it, any stretches, etc other than a PT perscription
Jun-2020
Very good
Jun-2020
Although it was my first time being treated by Ryan I was very happy with our interaction. He was thorough in diagnosing my problems. He recommended the right tests and gave me confidence going forward.
Jun-2020
He’s great at explaining. Friendly and efficient .
Jun-2020
Ryan was very professional and very easy to talk to because he’s a good listener. He took the time to go through many checks and shared diagrams and provided explanations.
Jun-2020
I am happy with treatment of DR Ryan
I am still in in bad pain, but as he said
It will take few days. I hope soon to
feel. better.
After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Athletic Training, I worked at North Andover High School and a local physical therapy clinic for 3 1/2 years. I spent time at Excel as a Medical Assistant and Cast Technician before moving on to pursue my graduate degree. I graduated from the Physician Assistant program at Tufts University School of Medicine in January 2018. Following graduation, I spent close to two years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as a member of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department with a focus on shoulders and knees.
I have always had a strong interest in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, so I am excited to return to Excel to continue my orthopedic career.
Originally from New Hampshire, I am now living in Boston and am an avid skier. I also enjoy soccer, hiking, and keeping up with Boston sports.
Education: University of New Hampshire - BS Athletic training, 2011 American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2018 National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2018 Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston MA - MMS, Physician Assistant Program, January 2018
Ryan is as alway exceptional. But I find the gel is not working for me. It keeps feeling like my bones are crossing and the pain is worse than not having anything. I’d rather have the Cortizone shot.
Ryan is the best. Caring and very competent. Highly recommended.
Ryan is very professional and always answers any questions that I have.
Very good initial meeting. Explains things well and has a sense of humor. Listens to questions and answers the best he can with info he has available and explains options. Very comfortable
Very nice and expained everything so i could understand my injury. Thank you so much for your help.
very personable and professional
Always a great experience. Ryan answers all my questions satisfactorily and is always smiling. When he does images he reviews them with me pointing out and changes. When he administers cortisone shots he does it gently and accurately. I now will only schedule my cortisone shots with Ryan.
Explained everything and answered my questions.
Was great🌻
Ryan is very proficient and personable. He instills confidence. Thank you, Ryan, for your help and guidance.