Doctor Information
Ryan P. Ponton, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty certification in surgery of the hand at Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists Virginia Beach. A Virginia Beach native, he studied at the University of Virginia, earned his MD at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego and completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Harvard / Massachusetts General Hospital
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego
- Internship: Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- Undergraduate: Bachelor’s Degree, University of Virginia
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (with Surgery of the Hand subspecialty)
- NPI Number: 1043470685
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Ponton focuses on hand and upper extremity surgery at Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists Virginia Beach, including:
- Carpal and cubital tunnel surgery
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Tendon and ligament repair
- Fracture care
According to the practice, Dr. Ponton served 15 years in the U.S. Navy, including as a flight surgeon, and is an assistant professor of surgery at USUHS and a member of AAOS and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He operates at Chesapeake Regional, Sentara Leigh and Sentara Princess Anne.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists Virginia Beach
- Address: 1800 Camelot Dr Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
- Phone: (757) 321-3300
- Website: atlanticortho.com/doctors/ryan-ponton-md-faaos
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Ponton train?
He earned his MD at USUHS, completed residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego and a hand fellowship at Harvard and MGH.
Is Dr. Ponton board certified?
Yes. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a subspecialty in surgery of the hand.
Where does Dr. Ponton see patients?
At Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists Virginia Beach, 1800 Camelot Dr Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Call (757) 321-3300.
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