Overview
Dr. Chaudhary is an orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in the treatment of adult and pediatric spinal disorders, addressing conditions in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He provides care for people with degenerative diseases, spinal deformities, trauma and tumors, and performs complex revision surgeries. Dr. Chaudhary performs a range of other procedures as well, including minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusions, deformity corrections and robotic-assisted techniques — always with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life.|Originally from Gujarat, India, Dr. Chaudhary earned his medical degree at Government Medical College – Bhavnagar, after which he went on to complete his orthopaedic residency. Upon moving to the U.S., he completed fellowships in pediatric and adult spine surgery at Nemours Children’s Health and the University of Connecticut.|He chose to join Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, drawn by its commitment to innovation and patient-centered care.|“What I love most about my job is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on my patients’ lives. Seeing someone walk again without pain, return to work, or enjoy time with family — that’s incredibly fulfilling.” Dr. Chaudhary says. He finds daily inspiration in the complexity of spine surgery and the resilience of his patients.|Dr. Chaudhary and his wife, a pharmacist, have 2 children, and he values the balance between his professional and family life. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, cooking with his family, hiking, and exploring new cuisines. “My family is my greatest source of joy and motivation,” he says.
Dr. Chaudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Osteotomy.
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Locations
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Ryan Matthew Sutton, MD, specializes in hip and knee care, from joint preservation to complex joint replacement. He treats people with hip and knee arthritis, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), developmental dysplasia of the hip and pain or stiffness after prior joint surgery. Dr. Sutton offers total hip and knee replacement, partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement, patellofemoral knee replacement and revision surgery for failed or infected implants. When appropriate, he uses minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques and partners with patients on rapid-recovery, outpatient options to help them get back to work, sports and everyday life safely.|Dr. Sutton focuses on clear communication and informed decision-making. He reviews imaging and treatment choices with patients in plain language, then works with them to build a personalized care plan that can include activity modification, physical therapy, injections and, when needed, surgery. His motto is, “We treat patients, not X-rays.” His clinical interests include periprosthetic joint infection, hip preservation, healthy policy, perioperative optimization VTE (blood clot) prevention and optimizing pain control to reduce opioid use after surgery.|Dr. Sutton is an alumnus of Cornell University and holds a medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the Rothman Institute. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.|A committed clinician-researcher, Dr. Sutton has authored 45+ peer-reviewed publications and presented his work nationally on topics such as health policy, management of periprosthetic joint infection, outpatient joint replacement and outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasty. His honors include the Philip Syng Physick Award for outstanding research at the Rothman Institute, as well as the Eastern Orthopaedic Association Resident/Fellow Paper Award. He has also served the profession through leadership roles, including chief editor of the Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Journal and service on international consensus committees for VTE prevention.|In his free time, Dr. Sutton wakeboards and water-skis, enjoys hiking with his wife and two rescue dogs, and is an avid Philadelphia sports fan.|Referral|Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Unicompartment knee replacement, Patellofemoral Knee replacement, Total Hip Revision, Total Knee Revision. Dr. Sutton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PainDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- KyphosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.