Liam P. Ryan
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Liam P. Ryan

Thoracic Surgery
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 800, 
Fairfax, VA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 800, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

Dr. Ryan is a specialty physician board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery. He joined Inova with more than 15 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in the management of aortic disease and end-stage lung disease.Most recently Dr. Ryan served as Director of both the Aortic Surgery Program and the Lung Transplantation Program. Dr. Ryan became interested in thoracic and cardiac surgery because his goal is to help his patients maximize their longevity and have an excellent quality of life.A native of Michigan, Dr. Ryan currently resides in Maryland with his family. In his spare time he likes to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and sail.

Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital Training Specialty: General Surgery 6/17/2002 - 6/30/2009

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in VA

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Training Specialty: 7/01/2011 - 6/30/2012

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Awards

"Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha Omega Alpha
A.O. Whipple Award
Top Doctors
Washingtonian
2020-2023
News and Expert Commentary
A Terrifying Health Scare: NBC's ""TODAY"" Show Features Inova Doctor and Grateful Patient
Blog Posts
Collaboration and innovation equals a multidisciplinary dream team for complex aortic disease (April 2025)"

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Inova Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery and Vascular Lab
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 800, Fairfax, VA 22031

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Liam P. Ryan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Liam P. Ryan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Liam P. Ryan by calling their office at 571-472-4600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Liam P. Ryan a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Liam P. Ryan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Dissection, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Liam P. Ryan specialize in?

While Dr. Liam P. Ryan is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Liam P. Ryan accept my insurance?

Dr. Liam P. Ryan accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and HealthKeepers. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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