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Ryan J. Zehnder, MD

Patient Ratings

4.9 / 5 (Based on 327 Ratings)

Specialties:

Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Physiatry

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Dr. Ryan Zehnder is a board certified expert in nonoperative treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injuries.

Conditions Treated

nerve pain, pars fractures, sacroiliac joint pain, sciatica, ulnar neuropathy, annular tear, baker's cyst, cervicogenic headaches, curvature of the spine, degenerative discs, discogenic back pain, facet joint pain, golfer's elbow, herniated discs, hip bursitis, hip impingement, hip labrum tear, hip osteoarthritis, knee bursitis, knee osteoarthritis, knee strain, patellar tendonitis, pinched nerve, piriformis syndrome, radicular pain, sacroiliac joint arthritis, shin splints, spine arthritis, spondylosis, synovial cysts, whiplash, de quervain's tenosynovitis, facet arthropathy, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, tennis elbow, ankle sprain, back pain, cervical spondylosis, foot pain, hip arthritis, hip pain, Knee arthritis, knee pain, lower back pain, musculoskeletal conditions, neck pain, radiculopathy, patellofemoral pain, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, musculoskeletal pain, back injury, and spine disorders

Procedures Performed

cervical, thoracic and lumbar interlaminar epidurals, electrodiagnostic evaluations, regenerative injections, sacrococcygeal joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ultrasound-guided injections, xray-guided injections, ankle injections, back injections, bursa injections, caudal epidural injections, corticosteroid injections, diagnostic epidural spinal injections, elbow injections, epidural steroid injections, facet joint blocks, facet joint injections, foot injections, lateral branch blocks, lumbar epidural injections, lumbar facet injections, nerve root block, peripheral joint injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, spinal nerve injections, tendon sheath injections, therapeutic spinal injections, ultrasound-guided joint injections, ultrasound-guided tendon injections, wrist injections, electromyography (EMG), Cortisone injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, nerve conduction studies, nonsurgical treatment of spine conditions, spine facet blocks, spine steroid injections, tenotomy, ultrasound-guided joint procedures, ultrasound-guided nerve procedures, ultrasound-guided tendon procedures, epidurals, joint injections, medial branch blocks, nerve injections, diagnostic ultrasound, and hip injections

Locations

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2024 Seattle Magazine "Top Docs" | 2024 Seattle Met "Top Doctors"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Experience

Dr. Ryan Zehnder has highly advanced training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Clinical Expertise

Sports injury diagnosis and non-surgical treatment
Peripheral joint injuries and non-surgical treatment
Ultrasound for diagnosis
Ultrasound-guided joint, tendon, and nerve procedures
Spinal injections: epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency procedures
Electrodiagnostic medicine: needle electromyography, nerve conduction studies
Musculoskeletal medicine

Philosophy of Care

I enjoy empowering you through education and guiding you through the complexities of your recovery and treatments. My focus is to understand your personal goals and concerns in order to tailor treatment to what is most important to you.

Experience

Year began practicing: 2011

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine | Seattle, WA

Residency

University of Washington (rehabilitation medicine | Seattle, WA

Fellowship

EvergreenHealth Sport & Spine Care | Kirkland, WA

Personal Information

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and am a dedicated Husky fan after completing 12 years of higher education at the University of Washington.
When not in clinic, I'm likely on a kiteboard, sailing, playing tennis, or enjoying the outdoors with my two sons.

Reviews

5.0
October 05, 2024
I felt heard and cared about. I could not ask for better care.
5.0
October 05, 2024
Very friendly and reassuring, as well as being a good listener.
4.37
September 06, 2024
Problem wasn't solved. Little to no asvice on how to proceed.
5.0
August 27, 2024
The best most compassionate doctor in my lifetime. Just wonderful.
5.0
August 24, 2024
I'm completely happy with Dr Z
5.0
August 20, 2024
Have, in fact recommended him to others, including my husband.
5.0
July 28, 2024
Dr. Zehnder made the time to fit us in on a late Friday afternoon before he left on vacation. His team was able to get the MRI insurance authorization in a short amount of time.
5.0
July 09, 2024
Good
5.0
July 06, 2024
Dr Zender is simply excellent. It's a pleasure to see him and work with him on my health. He is the best!!!
5.0
July 05, 2024
Dr. Zender is very thorough and listens very well. I never feel rushed during my visit
5.0
June 06, 2024
Good "bedside manner"
5.0
May 23, 2024
Dr.Ryan Zehnder, was very positive and care and highly skilled and provid me with information advice.
5.0
March 16, 2024
Dr. Zehnder is always patient, listening to my concerns and offering me options for care. He is a wonderful doctor with great bedside manner.
5.0
February 17, 2024
I couldn't have a better or more caring doctor!
5.0
February 17, 2024
Very likable, professional Dr. Liked him very much & felt confident he would surely figure out my issues.
5.0
February 13, 2024
My "Very Good" comments say it all!!
5.0
January 28, 2024
I WOULD GIVE HIM EXCELLENT....HIGHER THAN VERY GOOD.
5.0
January 24, 2024
He is an excellent doctor. I always leave so impressed by the service he gives.
5.0
December 26, 2023
Dr Zehnder has been so helpful managing some chronic problems I have. I have a lot of anxiety around healthcare, but Dr Zehnder has always been great at communicating, responding, and being compassionate-easing my level of anxiety and helping my physical pain.
5.0
December 16, 2023
VERY CARING DOC....GREAT COMMUNICATER
5.0
November 13, 2023
Excellent provider and staff.
5.0
November 13, 2023
Careful listener. Excellent rapport
5.0
October 11, 2023
He was very knowledgeable of my other health conditions that would impact treatment options. Concerns were discussed and treatment plan agreed upon together.
4.94
October 11, 2023
He's a lovely young man.
5.0
September 21, 2023
Excellent experience. *Dr. Zehnder took time to familiarize himself with my case and discuss my concerns and symptoms. Very productive visit. Met all my needs.
5.0
August 28, 2023
*Dr. Zehnder is one of the best dr.'s I've ever been to. He's very kind, relatable and has a great bedside manner. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients & he's helped me a lot over the years.
5.0
August 26, 2023
Excellent
5.0
August 18, 2023
I will without a doubt recommend your institution for reference
4.94
July 24, 2023
*Dr. Zehnder was very thorough in the examination.
5.0
July 07, 2023
EXCELLENT DOCTOR!
5.0
July 07, 2023
I know doctors are busy and have lots of patients, but I felt truly paid attention to and cared for.
5.0
June 24, 2023
Evergreen does a great job hiring people who care about their patients. I have no complaints of any of my providers.
4.6
June 23, 2023
The doctor did not know the answer to some of my questions.
5.0
June 22, 2023
Dr. *Zehnder communicates clearly, explains things well, and treats me with respect.
5.0
May 24, 2023
*Dr. Zehnder was very patient with me during the procedure especially since the procedure was extremely painful!