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Ryan O'Donnell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Expertise

Arthroscopy | Orthopedic Surgery | Repetitive Motion Injury | Sports Injuries | Sports Medicine

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Specialities:

Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Expertise

Arthroscopy | Orthopedic Surgery | Repetitive Motion Injury | Sports Injuries | Sports Medicine

Languages:

English

I am driven by a passion for providing patient-centered care with the ultimate goal of restoring individuals to the activities they love, enabling them to embrace life to the fullest again. I am an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at St. Luke’s University Health Network. I love to treat all types of orthopedic injuries in all areas of the body with the patient’s best interest in mind. With a specialized focus on sports-related injuries of the upper and lower extremities, I am dedicated to performing minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to manage tendon, ligament and labrum injuries and perform open ligament reconstructions, cartilage procedures, shoulder replacements and fracture care of the upper and lower extremities.

I was born and raised in northern New Jersey and have spent a great deal of time in the Lehigh Valley. I completed my undergraduate degree at Moravian University, where I was a four-year collegiate basketball player. I started my medical training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I then traveled to Providence, RI, where I completed my orthopedic residency at Brown University. I stayed at Brown University for an orthopedic trauma fellowship, treating patients at Rhode Island Hospital, one of the busiest trauma centers in New England. While in Rhode Island, I helped care for the Brown University athletic teams and the Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins minor league affiliate). Finally, I completed my orthopedic training at Duke University with a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. During my time in Durham, I served as assistant team physician for all the Duke University and North Carolina Central University athletic teams and high schools in the area.

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, outdoor activities, playing golf and basketball and attending sporting events of all levels.

school Education

Medical School
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2016
Residency
  • Rhode Island Hospital, 2016 - 2021
Fellowship
  • Duke University Medical Center, 2022 - 2023
Fellowship
  • Rhode Island Hospital, 2021 - 2022

star Reviews 4.9 Overall Rating | 300 Ratings | 67 Reviews

4.9 Overall Rating | 300 Ratings | 67 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.

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5.0 RATING

“From the medical assistant to the PA to the doctor himself, everyone treated my son with care and compassion.”


September 20, 2026
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“Good experience”


September 19, 2026
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“Good experience”


September 19, 2026
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“Doctor was very pleasant felt very comfortable with him and he explained everything”


September 14, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Staff is great they do a good job”


September 14, 2026
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“Place is outstanding”


August 19, 2026
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“All professionals”


August 19, 2026
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“I was extremely satisfied with my appointment”


August 17, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I only had a good experience. When the time comes,band it will, for a right shoulder replacement surgery, I know I will be in good hands!”


August 17, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. O'Donnell was great! Both he and the member of his team who saw me were the best!”


August 17, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Took the time to answer all my questions. Gave me options to help with my pain.”


July 21, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent from check in to being done”


July 21, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. O'Donnell was very professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the treatment options in a way that was easy to understand.”


July 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent experience”


July 16, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr O'Donnell was kind and caring.”


July 16, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“An excellent professional”


July 11, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great experience so far”


July 9, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Very happy with surgery outcome”


July 9, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“He was very informative,caring and friendly .”


June 28, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great staff”


June 20, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr.'s SELKO and O'Connor were great and thorough in their work.”


June 20, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great service.”


June 19, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great experience.”


June 19, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great visit, learned a great deal and good options with how to reduce pain and strengthen joint through exercise”


June 15, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Another great appt at St Luke's in Washington.”


June 15, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr O'Donnell was excellent. I would highly recommend him!”


June 13, 2026
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4.0 RATING

“Good”


June 12, 2026
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4.0 RATING

“Good”


June 12, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I was struggling to walk after the injections and Dr O'Donnell was kind enough to help me walk out. He offered more time in the room but I wanted to go.”


May 26, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I would highly recommend Dr O'Donnell”


May 24, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“My visit was great.”


May 23, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Very friendly and congenial atmosphere!”


May 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. O'Donnell was very attentive and patient in answering all my questions.”


May 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“This was first time I saw this Dr after my shoulder surgery. He was great and listened to my concerns. Everyone in the office is great.”


May 14, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I will always return.He always listens to me”


May 11, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr was very helpful and telling me how to care for my arm.”


May 5, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Good visit. Listened to my issues. Took care of it.”


April 23, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Seemless very professional”


April 17, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“The team is fantastic- they come highly recommended and did not disappoint”


April 17, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“My doctors have all been extremely caring and helpfullwhen I was in heir care”


April 6, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Keep up the good work St. Lukes”


April 6, 2026
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“Everyone was wonderful”


April 5, 2026
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“The doctor was phenomenal. Although I dealt with a different Doctor n the past, and preferred him above all others for my many orthopedic surgeries, Dr. Ryan O'Donnell was excellent. A rotator cuff repair is not possible because of past injuries, because of my aneurysms, particularly the triple A one, I don't want to chance losing my life during a complete should surgery that will only give me about 70% use of my arm. I opted for a cortisone shot to help alleviate a little of the pain.”


March 24, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr O'Donnell spent time with me explaining what I was going to need to feel better. He was very attentive!”


March 11, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Very good everyone”


February 27, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Good”


February 27, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Wonderful”


February 15, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent”


February 15, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Ryan O'Donnell, MD is Excellent”


February 9, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Everyone I interacted with had the heart and compassion of an angel”


February 7, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Everyone was very kind and friendly not just to me but to each other!”


February 4, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. ODonnell was very patient with all my concerns and questions.”


February 4, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Good visit with Ryan O'Donnell, MD”


January 24, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Well done. Good Ryan O'Donnell, MD”


January 24, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Overall satisfied”


January 18, 2026
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4.7 RATING

“A safe place for people to receive treatment”


December 11, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“Clear explanation was given by Ryan O'Donnell, MD”


December 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very caring and explained everything he was going to do before he did the procedure”


December 5, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I said to the nurse I might have to hold your hand and she replied that's fine”


December 5, 2025
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“Highly recommended.”


November 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I would Absolutely refer Ryan O'Donnell, MD. He Explanations very much to the point”


November 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I would recommend this office of Ryan O'Donnell, MD to all my friends and anyone who need this kind of care.”


November 25, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good experience!”


November 19, 2025
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“Good experience!”


November 19, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Had a great experience with staff and Dr O Donnell.”


November 2, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent group, MA, PA and Dr.”


October 16, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I have ms and fall a lot. I always use st lukes orthopedics and they always fix me right up. Thank you.”


October 10, 2025

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