Ryan Harrison, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
Make an appointment
614-293-2663
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Fractures, Spontaneous
- Shoulder Fractures
- Arm Injuries
- Orthopedics
- Wrist Injuries
- Bone Fractures
Locations
- Outpatient Care East
- Outpatient Care Dublin
Academic information
Department: Orthopaedics
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am an orthopedic trauma surgeon who focuses on treating acute injuries, including broken bones, and tendon and ligament tears. I also specialize in treating malunions (improperly healed bones), nonunions (nonhealing bones) and infections after fracture fixation surgeries, among other chronic orthopaedic conditions. I chose this subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery because of the opportunity to care for patients from young adolescents to the elderly and the chance to go to work every day and have an immediate, positive impact on my patients.
My patients can rely on me to address their injuries with the same urgency and attention that I would expect for my own family members. I will clearly explain what is wrong, detail all of your treatment options, and collaborate with you to find the right solution. I also promise to work with each patient throughout the healing process until they reach 'graduation day,' the day we can call their injury healed.
I also have the privilege of training medical students, advanced practice providers and resident doctors here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Just as I find 'graduation day' for my patients to be rewarding, the graduation days that we see for our learners are equally gratifying.
In addition to my clinical and teaching duties, my responsibilities include serving as the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s vice chair for quality. In that role, I am responsible for helping my colleagues, our department and our medical center deliver the best possible care to our patients.
Highlights
- OSUWMC Housestaff Citizenship Award, 2013
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Candidate, Resident and Fellow Committee, 2012 - 2014
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018
Conditions and expertise
- Ankle Injuries
- Arm Injuries
- Bone Fractures
- Fractures, Spontaneous
- Hip Fractures
- Multiple Trauma
- Operative Surgical Procedures
- Orthopedics
- Shoulder Fractures
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wrist Injuries
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma
- Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2014 - 7/31/2015 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2014 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Indiana University School of Medicine-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, United States
8/1/2005 - 5/31/2009
Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/27/2017
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
130 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Harrison has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
My complex orthopedic injury which had limited my mobility and required walking with a walker was repaired by surgeons at OSU. I am forever grateful. So very thankful for Dr. Laura Pfiefer and Ryan Harrison!
Always helpful in every way.
Was very professional didn't pull any punches explained what needed to be done and how we would go about in detail.
Good
Very good
Dr. Harrison was the 3rd orthopedic surgeon I saw for my injury very competent knew what he was talking about and explained what was wrong with my leg and what needed to be done to start the healing process. For the first time felt like I was finally getting the truth about my leg.
Great follow through
He listened to me and gave me good advice.
Good
The doctor was kind and easy to talk to. He listened carefully to my questions and concerns, and did a great job outlining my course of care.
Good good good gg
Very good experience
Dr Harrison was pleasant, attentive, answered my questions, made good suggestions, shared & explained my Xray & healing progress
Listens and answers questions completely. Has great bedside manner
I ask questions he said what he thought was his opinion he could have taken the time to pull the CT scan that was sent to him and explained it to me since he was supposed to be the specialist I felt dismissed after my almost 2 he drive 1 way
He made me feel good about myself
Good
I am so thankful for Dr. Harrison, Dr. Pfieffer and the professionals who fixed my broken femur. I recommend OSU to anyone who has a complicated health problem. Thank you for fixing me!!!
Dr. Harrison continues to be attentive to my concerns and very respectful. I feel comfortable asking him anything about my injury and he encouraged me to reach out to him if I needed anything. I appreciate that.
Good, very patient and listens to my concerns.
All good
Again- friendly, easy to talk with, thorough
All staff was professional and knowledgeable
Dr was right there at appointment time, had clear answerers for questions/concerns.
No problems. Answered all my questions and accepted my choice for care and follow up
He is friendly
Very friendly and put me at ease
Cheerful manner, which made my situation fe more hopeful.
Dr Harrison was very personable, and answered all my questions I had a new problem and he addressed it.
Very professional
No bad
Explained things well, including what to expect in healing process.
Care was excellent
Dr. Harrison is always ready to take my information and answer all questions. He has helped me by advising me on what textbook I could purchase to learn more about bone fractures and how to proceed in healing them - both with respect to what OSU will do to accomplish that and what I can do to accomplish it.
Fantastic
Great people
Everyone was great. Friendly, patient and listened.
Doctor took time
Always great. From my first visit I was confident Dr. Harrison could take care of my problem.
Dr. Harrison seems to follow his patient's progress closely. He is a good surgeon, and I am thankful for his work.
He listened to my concerns and give the appropriate recommendations
The provider had my trust; he gave expert care.
Excellent patient care
My care provider was exceptional!
Explained it in a way I knew what was going on. Showed great compassion especially when I started crying (not because of him). Just realized it was going to be another surgery.(first surgery) was not performed by Dr. Harrison. He knew that I was scared and took the time to calm me down.
He's an excellent surgeon
SGoodall good and efficient
Knowledgeable
Great care. No complaints
Professional and pleasant
He helped me understand where I was in the healing process
Everything was OK very good
Goodvery good
Incredibly kind. Very patient with my emotional distress over my injury
Very attentive to my concerns
good
Kind, comprehensive, patient, reassuring, accessible, responsive
Dr. Harrison really cared about my complaints about my very painful IM Rod in my tibia not once did he try to down play my symptoms or try to dismiss me like all of the other doctors had done to me over the years. I was so relieved that he was more than willing to help me.
My experience with this care provider was entirely helpful and very pleasant. I am happy to be in Dr. Harrison's care for the treatment of my fracture injuries and guidance on improving my overall skeletal condition.
Very good