Physician, Associate Professor
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Department: Internal Medicine
I am an endocrinologist who primarily sees patients at the Center for Women’s Health in Upper Arlington. My role involves diagnosing and treating people for a wide range of issues including diabetes, adrenal gland and pituitary diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome, and I am a nationally recognized expert in osteoporosis and hypoparathyroidism. I have been recognized as a Top Performer in Patient Experience at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center multiple times, I was part of the 2023 Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine List, and I have been honored as a Columbus Monthly Best Doctor annually since 2008.
Endocrinology is a thought-provoking and fascinating field that touches nearly every aspect of a person’s health, and I am passionate about using my skills to help each person achieve a higher quality of life. I believe the best way for a person to achieve good health is through a solid partnership with their providers, one that is based on excellent communication and collaboration. With these concepts in mind, my goal is always to maximize health and well-being by working together as a team.
Outside of my clinical responsibilities, I am focused on medical education, and I am often invited to share my expertise at national conferences. I am the director of education at the Center for Women’s Health and the director of Endocrine Grand Rounds. I also serve as co-director for Bone Day, the biannual educational event designed to share best practices and improve care for osteoporosis.
I completed medical school and my fellowship training at Ohio State, and it’s an honor to pay it forward by helping train future clinicians. I am a clinical associate professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
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As of 11/3/2025, Laura Ryan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr Ryan is always very knowledgeable and seems very interested in my health and any concerns or questions I may have. She's friendly and caring and very thorough.
I have had only good experiences with this care provider.
Good
Dr. Laura Ryan is always very thorough and proactive regarding my health.
She's so great. I've never had a doctor that treated me as if they cared. Dr. Ryan is so caring and attentive. I feel like she was really looking out for me and my health concerns.
Dr. Ryan is incredibly thorough and intelligent.
Good
She could explain things more.
Friendly ,listened and answered questions
I felt that I received excellent care and if I need additional services or have additional concerns, she will take care of me!
Took her time with me
Superb. Listens and answers all questions. Clearly describes plan. Friendly.
Dr Ryan is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.
Dr. Ryan did a great job of explaining what she was going to do during my biopsy. She listened to me and didn't rush me during the appt. I felt confident in her taking care of my nodule
Dr Ryan is a good listener and a strong communicator. She is kind. I appreciate her immensely.
Dr. Ryan's professionalism and care is exceptional - I feel fortunate to be her patient
Dr. Ryan was wonderful and listened to all I had to talk with her about. I had a couple new issues I hoped she could help explain so my appointment included more than my usual issues. She immediately ordered tests and X-rays that would help her diagnose my problems and look for some relief. I so appreciate her as my doctor.
Always professional and friendly
Always thorough and professional and personable.
Dr. Ryan was also great. Again, helpful, considerate, knowledgeable, and friendly
Amazing think she is a very caring and good provider:)
She was excellent
Dr. Laura is great. She always is concerned for my health. We have a very good repoire. I always enjoy my visits with her very much.
Dr. Ryan always treats me with respect and explains my health issues very clearly.
All was good
She is an excellent physician with deep knowledge about my diagnosis and I respect her advice 1000%. Her bedside manner is excellent.
All went well.
My care provider check me and explain about my health Very clearly. Was very good visit.
Good
Always comfortable with Dr Ryan's care. I trust her completely
Always pleased. Very professional
She is always the utmost professional, kind and caring person. She explained results of my bone density very clearly. I know I am very lucky to have her as my endocrinologist and to be under her care!
Dr Ryan is an excellent doctor. I have been her patien for over 10 years. She has always been very thorough and professional.
Also very pleasant.
Dr Ryan is extremely knowledgeable, professional caring person. She is one of the best doctors I have had during my my 73 yrs
The best
Good
She is thorough, listens to your concerns, provudes needed direction
I am so grateful for the expertise, intelligence, and friendly care that I receive from Dr. Ryan.
Love Dr. Ryan, she is calm, polite and very personable.
Very kind physician
She listened and heard more than what I said.
Very caring and considerate
Dr. Ryan is thorough, caring, compassionate and a great communicator!
I value my care provider and her expertise with thyroid and bone density areas that she provides treatment for me.
She listened to my concerns and responded respectfully
What can I say about Dr. Ryan? She is absolutely the finest doctor I have ever seen. Came highly recommended years ago and she has never disappointed. Smart, thorough and personable. She is trustworthy and genuinely cares about my health condition. I am honored to have her as my doctor. May she never retire!
Very knowledgeable & over all excellent care!
She is very nice and helpful
I love Laura Ryan. She is amazing. I feel fortunate she is my Dr. She always gives me what I need. HOPE, LOVE AND CARE
Cari g, friendly, professional and knowledgeable! Easy to talk to. Dr. Ryan is great.
She sat down and looked me in the eye and I immediately felt like she wanted to help me and that she cared about my condition. I've never had a doctor show so much concern. Dr. Ryan is the kindest doctor I've ever had.
Very pleasant to see and talk to The very best and personal doctor I have!
Dr. Ryan is an amazing doctor and one who really cares about patients. She has improved my health and quality of life tremendously. She is so concerned and thorough in finding the problems that were affecting my health and life quality. She listens intently to a patient's words about their symptoms and struggles. She is excellent at putting the puzzle of "what is wrong with me " together! She orders testing, referrals to other specialists and voila the whole picture of the issues wrong with me are diagnosed and being treated. I am so grateful for Dr. Ryan on so many levels for my care, health and support. The world needs more Doctors like her!! Compassionate and so intelligent. I'm in excellent hands in her care. I suffered for years before coming to OSU and Dr.Ryan, she listened intently and I am now doing so much better and her treatment and surgery referral has changed my life. Simply, she is the best!!
Dr Ryan showed concern with the price of my medication
Dr. Is doing the best she can do to help me
VERY INTERESTED AND DETAILED
Professional courteous and informative great visit
She was excellent. I can't say enough good things about her. I almost wish I had to see her more.
I love that she is thorough and definitely sees to my needs.
Excellent
Dr. Ryan was exceptional! I would highly recommend her.
Dr Ryan is best. I have been under her care for long time. She care about her patients She is the best!'
Dr. Ryan is excellent! She is patient, thorough, answers my questions and pleasant!
Excellent!! Dr. Ryan is a wonderful doctor!
Appreciated great care.
It was great from the receptionist down front to Dr. Ryan.
Dr. Ryan is the best doctor I have.
She is excellent. Recomened PT for me and my husband
Very personable and progessional. Lustens carefully.
Dr. Ryan's exam was very thorough. She took the time to listen to me and answer my questions to my understanding. Her directions for moving forward on my care were clear and understandable. She is a very knowledgeable, compassionate, and capable physician. I'm so glad to have her in my corner.
Always listens. Always suggests something more to improve health.
Dr. Ryan is the best endocrinologist I've ever had, and I've been a grateful patient of hers for many years. She listens carefully, comes up with solutions to my issues and answers my MyChart messages promptly. Also, she referred me to some wonderful physicians to help with my fatigue, inability to lose weight and sleep issues. And I appreciate her coming up with a possible solution to the problem of my fingernails breaking and splitting.
Dr. Ryan, is always very friendly and courteous! She seems to genuinely care about me as a patient; and is always Looking out for my best interests!
Absolutely loved her! Very personable and friendly.
Very good, nice, explain everything before the procedure and what to expect after the procedure and did call me with results, and told me I can call anything if I have questions and cery accomodating if I need to change my appointment schedule. I can recommend her to anybody.
Knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate
Dr. Ryan is always friendly and focuses on obtaining the needed information to make professional decision s concerning my health.
Dr Ryan is amazing. I have followed her to 3 different locations and will continue to do so if needed.
Dr Ryan is very thorough, personable, knowledgeable, and compassionate.
Overall good
Dr. Ryan is THE BEST in her field and I wish everyone could have such a thoughtful, caring and professional physician!! Please give her a raise, she really is a gem:)
Dr. Ryan spent extra time thoroughly following up with Xray, blood work, follow up appointments to PT and further testing. She is also very interested and caring about my personal wellbeing.
Care provider listened intently to my concerns and provided clear explanations.
Dr. Ryan is the best endocrinologist I have ever worked with. Even when she was not "in network" with my insurance provider, I still saw her. She is kind, caring, respectful, and very intelligent, yet down-to-earth.
Always very attentive and caring
Excellent listener, always has good advice and explains how to stay healthy
Dr Ryan is a consummate professional. She is extremely responsive to portal messages and explains test results and what they mean in a very down to earth way that is easy to understand. She is efficient and professional while still providing a caring atmosphere.
She is very thorough & asks great questions
She was excellent - listened attentively and explained things in detail
All good.
Excellent
Dr Ryan is the best! She is always there for me!!
Love Dr. Ryan, she is very efficient and seems to be honestly concerned for me as a person as well as a patient. She asks great questions and is very concerned that I am living a healthy lifestyle, especially getting some exercise.
Dr. Ryan is very kind and thorough. She listens to my concerns and addresses them appropriately. She is a great provider.
Always helpful compassionate and thorough
All good
Laura is a caring doctor.
I always look forward to my yearly appointment with Dr. Ryan. She gives me a thorough examination is quick to complement me and encourage me to continue my healthy diet and exercise.
Friendly. Talkative. Interested. Explained thoroughly.
Dr Ryan was amazing. She explained everything in detail from start to finish as well as what to expect in the coming days. She also prepared me for all of the result possibilities that may come back.
She was attentive, assuring, described the procedure before and as she completed the biopsies. She told me when she would phone with results, which she did.
Dr. Laura is great. She is always on top of needed Dexa scans & etc. She treats me very well & keeps in touch through My chart regarding labs & etc. She Is very personable & I always look forward to my appts.
Always great
Prompt, thorough, very knowledgeable
She is always thorough, knows my chart and my issues
She is always good.
Dr. Ryan is a very caring person, an excellent doctor
Dr. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable, kind, efficient and thoughtful. I trust her completely with my life.
All good.
The doctor always takes time to listen to any concerns. I felt my checkup was very thorough.
The doctor said I was strong, and that my back looked "great" and that stuck with me and was a very positive feeling and made me feel optimistic about my overall health.
Very knowledgeable
Dr. Ryan always treats me as if she is never in a hurry and has time to talk about any ongoing issues.
Love Dr. Laura Ryan, hope she never retires
She is always very easy to talk to and ask questions to. She answers all my questions so easy to understand even though I am a RN
Dr Ryan is the Best
Dr Ryan is the best!
Dr Ryan is always professional and courteous. She always seems concerned about what is best for my condition.
Dr. Ryan, has been my doctor for a long time. I value the care I receive and trust my healthcare to her. Thank you Dr. Ryan!
Thorough
Excellent doctor. I really like her. She is very knowledgeable and thorough. I fell very confident when she handles any medical problems I have.
Dr. Ryan has been my endocrinologist for over 20 years . She is an excellent, very knowledgeable,sincere caring physician and patient advocate.
Dr. Ryan was very kind and cared about my feelings.
Dr Ryan explains medical/lab isues clearly
Alway pleasant and communicative; caring.
Dr. Ryan actually read my chart and had a good understanding of what was going on before seeing me.
Excellent experience
Dr Rayan is a doctor that is very concerned about your help. I enjoy talking to her
Dr Ryan practices shared decision making, involving me in all decisions. She listens to my questions and concerns
Dr. Ryan is an exceptional and talented physician. She has compassion and concern and her communication is top- notch!! She exudes warmth and concern as she takes you through her medical review.
Excellent. Very nice and provides excellent teaching. She is the best!!
Dr. Ryan is thorough and she listens.
The BEST!!
Empathetic, respectful, compassionate, supportive.
I really value Dr. Ryan's advice and follow-up of the medical areas she follows for me.
Very professional & knowledgeable! I feel she takes great care of me!
She explained everything carefully and excellently, and gave me all the information so we could make an informed decision about my medical care.
Professional, knowledgeable and caring
Excellent doctor!
Excellent explanations and listening for and responding to questions. Flexibility and describing next steps is great.
Nothing but good! Dr Ryan is the best doctor ive ever had, hands down! She is very knowledgeable, respectful, generous, and kind. She knows extensive research on medicines and health conditions. I take her advice happily. When I have questions, I reach out thru MyChart and she ALWAYS gets back with me immediately. Quite frankly, I would be lost without Dr Ryan
Dr. Ryan is always a great listener and wonderful caregiver. And I know she does everything possible to help me on my medical journey.
Very attentive and showed concern for total health issues
Thorough, respectful, amiable
Very caring and attentive
Dr. Ryan is always very through and addresses any concerns or problems you may have
Dr Ryan is very engaging and always listens to the and asks great questions.
Dr Ryan is a wonderful physician. She listens to my concerns and is reassuring about my condition. I have recommended others to her. She is great.