Provider
Ryan DeCoons, MD
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics
About Ryan DeCoons, MD
Dr. DeCoons is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine, specializing in arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the knee and shoulder. After graduating from Princeton University, he earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Rutgers). He completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, including an additional research year in the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory. Following his residency, Dr. DeCoons completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the UHZ Sports Medicine Institute in Coral Gables, FL. Dr. DeCoons was in private practice in Macon, GA, before joining Augusta University. He has served as a team physician at all competitive levels throughout his training and practice, including providing care for the Florida International University football team and the Florida Panthers hockey team (NHL). Dr. DeCoons continues to serve as a team physician at the high school, collegiate (Augusta University, Paine College), and professional (Augusta GreenJackets) level in his role at Augusta University. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He will be seeing patients at Augusta University's West Wheeler (Augusta) and Lake Oconee (Greensboro) locations. He will be performing surgery at Augusta University Medical Center (Augusta), the Surgery Center of Columbia County (Evans), and St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital (Greensboro).
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Specialties
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Positions
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Certified
Education and Training
Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Rober Wood Johnson Medical School (Camden, NJ)
Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
Fellowship: UHZ Sports Medicine Institute (Coral Gables, FL)
Locations
1220 W Wheeler Parkway
Augusta, GA 30909
2011 Westend Drive
Greensboro, GA 30642
Patient Reviews
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Dr. DeCoons’s Reviews
May 19, 2023
Good
April 8, 2023
Very good
February 25, 2023
This was a pre-op visit. Everything was explained I was treated efficiently by professionals.
February 1, 2023
Excellent
February 1, 2023
Careful examination. Thoughtfully heard my concerns and weighed my thoughts/needs as well
December 18, 2022
I was very impressed with all of them
November 11, 2022
Excellent
October 19, 2022
Excellent doctor
September 9, 2022
Everyone was great
August 6, 2022
Dr. DeCoons is a very caring and knowledgeable physician. His examination was thorough but gentle. His questions helped me explain my symptoms and his treatment plan has greatly helped my pain. I would definitely recommend Dr. DeCoons to other patients.
August 5, 2022
I liked Dr. DeCoons very much. However, I think choosing a doctor or specialist is a personal choice or between you and your primary care physician. Therefore, I refrain from recommending doctors, dentists, etc. If anyone asked me if I liked Dr. DeCoons, I would definitely say I liked him very much and was pleased with his help.
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