James Ryan V, MD - WellSpan Bariatric Surgery - York, PA - Bariatric Surgery

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My Locations

WellSpan Bariatric Surgery
25 Monument Rd., Suite 105
York, PA 17403
(717) 851-7575
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

I have always enjoyed fixing things, which led me initially to a career in electrical and computer engineering. I was a volunteer firefighter and EMT during that time, which led me back to medical school. I thought I wanted to do emergency medicine, but all the interesting cases that come into the emergency department got taken away by the surgeons. I also enjoyed the can-do attitude of surgeons. I joined as an attending in 2014 and became medical director of metabolic and bariatric surgery in 2020.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I have seven kids, three dogs, two cats, two turtles and, well, there are some wild bunnies in the back yard (if those count).

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

Enjoying my family and trying to keep up with my kids. I still find some time for video games (PC!) in the evenings. I used to enjoy rock climbing, soccer, fencing, and hiking, but never get the chance to do those anymore.

Clinical Interests

Flexible Endoscopy

Foregut Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery | General Surgery

Education & Credentials

Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Residency Program: WellSpan York Hospital | Surgery
Fellowship Program: Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery | Minimally Invasive Surgery
Undergraduate Education: Duke University

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

Apple Hill Surgical Center
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Railroad Medicare

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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James Ryan V, MD, FASGE, FASMBS