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Dr Damian Ryan

MBChB FRACS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

45 years of experience

St Leonards, 2065

(+3 more)

5

/5

(8 reviews)

45 years of experience

St Leonards, 2065

(+3 more)

Areas of expertise

Joint Injection
2
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
2
Finger Injury
1

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About Dr Damian Ryan

Dr Damian Ryan is a Specialist Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon with expertise in the management of hand and wrist conditions, peripheral nerve injuries, and microsurgery. His clinical interests include the treatment of arthritis of the hand and wrist, joint replacement, nerve compression syndromes, and wrist injury and reconstruction.

He completed his orthopaedic training in Sydney, achieving Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 1991. Dr Ryan then undertook further subspecialty training at the Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, a centre recognised internationally for excellence in hand and microsurgery.

Dr Ryan gained extensive experience in arthritis management during 19 years of practice at the Institute of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. 

He is a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and a member of the Australian Hand Surgery Society, the NSW Hand Surgery Association, the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Australian Medical Association.

Dr Ryan’s practice is focused on providing surgical care for patients with arthritis, traumatic injuries, and nerve-related conditions affecting the hand and wrist.


Areas of expertise

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Joint Injection
2
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
2
Finger Injury
1
Trigger Finger
1
Tendon Repair (Hand)
1
Joint Fusion (Hand)
1
Arthritis (Hand)
1
Wrist Pain
1
Hand & Wrist Surgery
1
Tendon Injuries
Hand Injury
Hand Fractures
Fracture
Arthritis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Arthroscopy
Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
Lunate Replacement
Joint Fusion (Wrist)
Ganglion Cyst Removal
Mallet Finger
Kienbock's Disease
Hand Flexor Tendon Injuries
Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
Hand Deformities
Arthritis (Wrist)
Osteoarthritis
Dupuytren's Contracture
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy
Hand Problems
Finger Joint Replacement
Hand Pain

Registered with

AHPRA

No. MED0001058750


Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of New South Wales, Australia, 1981

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 1990


Languages spoken

  • English

Location

All locations for Dr Damian Ryan

Sydney Hand Surgery Associates

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Level 4, Suite 1, North Shore Private Hospital, Westbourne Street, St Leonards, Australia, 2065

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Suite 403, Macquarie University Clinic 2 Technology Place, Macquarie, Australia, 2109

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3 Technology Place, Macquarie University, Australia, 2109

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3 Westbourne Street, St Leonards, Sydney, Australia, 2065

Reviews

5.00
verified patient
16 Jan 2026

From the time I walked in there was a good feeling. The girls were excellent and they knew their jobs. Dr Ryan he was interested in me personally as well as my injury . As you could tell I was more than satisfied with the excellent service I was given.

Patient seen for:
5.00
verified patient
06 Dec 2025

Dr Ryan is a wonderful hand surgeon and very kind and caring Doctor. I highly recommend Dr Ryan.

5.00
verified patient
26 Nov 2025

Fabulous! Explained everything in very simple terms. Lovely manner and very reassuring Highly recommended 👍

5.00
verified patient
26 Nov 2025

Very professional, extremely good surgeon,, lovely manner and a nice guy. Highly recommend

5.00
verified patient
14 Nov 2025

Had carpel tunnel surgery on both wrists at the same time. Excellent result. Things went exactly as explained. Extremely happy. Minimal down time.

5.00
verified patient
14 Nov 2025

I was very happy with the service provided. Dr Ryan was very friendly, informative and I would highly recommend his service

Patient seen for:
5.00
verified patient
11 Nov 2025

Dr Ryan is an excellent surgeon. After many years of delaying and being unsure of surgery, I finally saw him and went ahead with the surgery which went very well. I’m so happy we chose Dr Ryan!

5.00
verified patient
05 Nov 2025

Dr Ryan was able to identify my issue and outline simple steps forward to address the problem. I felt very comfortable throughout the whole process as Dr Ryan simplified was kind and very clear in communicating next steps. Overall perfect experience.

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Dr Damian Ryan's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 8 reviews.

What languages does Dr Damian Ryan speak?

Dr Damian Ryan speaks English

Where is Dr Damian Ryan located?

Dr Damian Ryan primarily practices at Sydney Hand Surgery Associates, located at Level 4, Suite 1, North Shore Private Hospital, Westbourne Street, St Leonards, Australia, 2065
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