David J. Ryan, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, St Louis University School of Medicine - 2009
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) - 2014
Fellowships:: St Francis Hospital and Medical Center - 2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1020 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

87 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

87 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Took the time to explain everything, and I mean everything

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Consult was great, he was very knowledgeable and understanding.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Excellent at his job

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Took time and explained everything.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Very thorough, explained everything in detail and a good listener

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ryan is very professional. He explains EVERYTHING in a way I can understand. He is very patient with my questions. I have had 2 surgeries done by him and the scars are incredibly minimal! He is excellent and very pleasant to work with.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Uber talented

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Not only a great Doctor but he made my handicap son feel so special. Couldn't ask for anyone better

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ryan is phenomenal. He's attentive, thorough, meticulous, and made me feel confident and comforted when I was afraid. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for any surgical procedure and I feel he's an incredible asset to your surgical team.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Ryan is the best. I just finished working with him after two surgeries in less than six months. Each surgery went great and I was back to normal in no time. Dr Ryan truly cares about his patients well being. I would highly recommend him.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Both surgeries were successful and were well performed. Maximum result with minimum disruption. Skilled physician.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Informative good listener. Very caring

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Explains everything about your condition and answers all of your questions

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Great at his job

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr Ryan was outstanding from the very first day of consultation and throughout the follow up care process. His demeanor and patience promoted a high degree of confidence and trust in every step of the way. I am very pleased with the outcome and services he provided to make this happen.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Professional and clear communication

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very detailed info provided by Dr. Ryan...

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He pays close attention to details and takes the time to explain, and makes you feel safe

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He saw me in the ER and scheduled everything in a timely manner. Dr Ryan was so sympathetic I new I was in good hands when I met him

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ryan was very friendly he explained things well

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Caring yet upfront and ver knowledgeable.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Explained the procedure in details and what are the risks. Provided all options without pushing his favorite

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December 27, 2025

5.0

He did a great job explaining everything. He set realistic expectations. He was very thorough with his care.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

He listened and I understood him

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Very professional and detailed.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

He explained the process and used his knowledge and experience to perform my surgery early due to elevated white blood cell count going up. In doing so he was able to remove my gall bladder before a bigger problem happened.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Explains everything in layman's terminology. Takes his time in explaining the details of my medical issue. Takes the necessary time to answer my questions.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan's calm demeanor and low key approach promotes an atmosphere of openness making him easy to talk to and for asking any questions. The follow up care post surgery has been very positive and encouraging while providing easy to understand feedback and recovery care instructions. Overall I am very pleased with the rapport he has established fostering an environment of trust and confidence.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He has not performed surgery on me but I like his bedside manner and his ability to clearly explain my condition and anatomy

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December 05, 2025

5.0

dr. Ryan took his time and explained everything in detail as to what the surgery would entail and options that I could follow.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Explained everything very well. Delivered above expectations.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

I had a great experience with Dr. Ryan.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

I had a great experience with Dr. Ryan. He communicated clearly on every step of the process and I felt very comfortable with him as a surgeon.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

He's very friendly and explains what is wrong with and what he's going to do

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ryan was professional, compassionate, and thorough. Before my surgery, he took the time to explain the entire process step by step, which helped me feel at ease. During my follow-up appointment, he went over the results in detail and answered all of my questions with care and patience. Thank you, Dr. Ryan!

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan is a great surgeon and really cares about his patients. This was my second surgery with Dr Ryan this year. Great job.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Explained everything very well

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan projected experience and confidence when explaining the surgical procedure which alleviated my concerns and anxieties. He is very down to earth and easy to talk to. Provides excellent care, follow-up, and feedback throughout the post surgery and recovery process.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

All around great experience. Good explanations throughout. All done as promised. Very good support folks.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

thoughtful, experienced, patient

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October 15, 2025

5.0

He is wonderful, knowledgeable, I will recommend him to family and friends.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ryan was wonderful! I feel great!!!

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October 10, 2025

5.0

he explained things to me very well, and he seems to be concerned about his patients

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He is an amazing person who truly empathizes with his patients. He was very thorough and thoughtful in his treatment and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Positive, professional demeanor.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

It was a great experience and he did a great job

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan was incredibly thorough with the exam and discussing next step options

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October 04, 2025

5.0

The doctor did a great job explaining the process and procedure.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Excelent Doctor

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Kind and smart, accommodating

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Saved my life after sepsis caused by heart ablation.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Very professional Doctor

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September 13, 2025

5.0

Easy to communicate with and knowledgeable.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan was very patient and thorough in communicating the surgery process that I will undergoing. It provided me with the confidence and reassurance I needed to alleviate any anxiety I was having regarding the pending surgery.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Professionalism, great patient care.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

He is serious and considerate of risk versus benefit and not rushing into invasive surgery.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Doctor's well nature.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

He is calm and very knowledgeable. I think his surgery skills are excellent

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Thorough explanation of situation and procedure to remedy it.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Very nice, took time and answered all my questions.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Always room for improvement. He's a good surgeon

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July 29, 2025

5.0

He performed a very successful surgery for me. He explained everything before, and after, and you couldn't ask for more than that.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ryan performed an excellent surgery for me and I am feeling much better. He is very thorough and explains everything from start to finish and Allways answered all of my questions

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Because he's great

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Nice attention and compresible

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan is outstanding. He taught me so much about my condition and then we could talk in terms I understood. He is so knowledgeable and a doctor you will trust.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ryan was professional and courteous. He answered all my questions.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

He tells you everything he is going to do and he had to change the plan of my surgery before it and he said why he was doing it

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June 30, 2025

5.0

They have a lot of experience and knowledge

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June 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ryan is always looking in my best interest and exploring ways to avoid surgical procedures whenever possible. He is very honest and doesn't hide the fact that specific procedures are not going to be pleasant and not easy to recover from. He is an excellent surgeon and my eventual operation with him went smoothly without any complications.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough

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June 25, 2025

4.0

Professional

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and professional. Probably one if the best doctors I've seen!

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June 18, 2025

5.0

He's the best. He takes the time to explain and answer questions for me.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant and professional. Explained everything in detail. Felt very comfortable and confident with Dr. Ryan.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Very attentive to needs and did very good job on surgery

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent Dr ...taking time to explain

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Ryan takes his time to answer questions and seems very experienced

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Expertise and manner Explained issues with me very thoroughly

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Listen to me and asked me questions and then I was able to ask questions

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Took lots of time with me to explain all the issues and possible outcomes of surgery. Very good bedside manner.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

He explains everything he did to me when I had my surgery very happy after he did my surgery

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May 19, 2025

5.0

The surgery was smooth and he was extremely informative.

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May 09, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor. He explains everything what he's going to do to you. He's the best

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Excellant surgeon. I trust having him work on me. Explained everything to me and made me feel I was in good hands. I recovered quickly due to surgery being done perfectly.

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Disclosures

David J. Ryan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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