Ryan is a licensed, board-certified physician assistant who works alongside Dr. Chakour. Ryan recently joined Fox Valley Orthopedics, and sees all orthopedic injuries. As a physician assistant, Ryan evaluates and treats patients independently and assists in surgical cases. He routinely orders and interprets X-rays in the office and coordinates more advanced imaging such as MRI or CT scans as needed. Ryan has earned his Basic Cardiovascular Life Support and Ergonomics Assessment Specialist II Certifications, and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. In his free time Ryan enjoys staying active through jiu-jitsu and weight lifting, as well as spending time outside with his wife, kids, and dog exploring the local nature preserves.