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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Children & Adolescents Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.2606
Desk:
216.444.4024
Fax:
216.445.3585

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adolescent Orthopaedics
  • Deformity Correction
  • Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fracture Care
  • Fracture Reconstruction
  • Joint Preserving Hip Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatric Fracture Treatment
  • Pediatric Hip Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Spinal Deformity Surgery
  • Tethering
  • Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)
  • Virtual Visits
View all 18 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Clubfoot
  • Femoroacetabular Impingement
  • Flatfoot in Children
  • Hip Disorders
  • Hip Labral Tears
  • Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Pain
  • Labrum Tears
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
  • Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Disorders
  • Pediatric Knee Injuries
  • Pediatric Knee Pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Spasticity
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spondylosis
View all 19 Specialties +
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Biography

About Ryan Goodwin, MD

Ryan Goodwin, MD, is the Director for the Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Orthopaedics. 

Ryan C. Goodwin, MD, joined the staff at Cleveland Clinic in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in September of 2004 after completing special training in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis surgery at Children’s Hospital San Diego/University of California at San Diego. Dr. Goodwin completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in 2003.

He also served his surgical internship at Cleveland Clinic and received is medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.  He earned his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude with departmental honors in biomedical engineering from Tulane University in New Orleans, La.

His primary interests include pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, scoliosis and spine deformity, pediatric trauma and clubfoot. To explain further, Dr. Goodwin adds, “I am very interested in newer techniques, both surgical and non-surgical that improve the care of children’s orthopaedic problems."

Dr. Goodwin devotes the majority of his time to patient care, but is also involved in clinical research as well as resident and medical student education.  He currently serves as Assistant Program Director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and holds an appointment as Assistant Professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.

He says the collegial environment and abundant resources that Cleveland Clinic provides are just a few of the motivating factors that enticed him to return to Cleveland Clinic after his fellowship. “I enjoy being a part of a dynamic department as well as a rapidly growing and expanding children’s hospital," he says. 

Dr. Goodwin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of many organizations which include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society.

He is married and has three children.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2004

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Children's Hospital San Diego
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
San Diego, CA
2004

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopedic Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2003

Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
MD
Cleveland, OH United States
1998

Undergraduate - Tulane University
Engineering
New Orleans,
1994

Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Managenent

Additional Training

  • Ponseti Nonoperative Clubfoot Treatment Course, University of Iowa, 2005

Professional Highlights

  • Teacher of the Year Award in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Research Grant, 2007

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Interests

Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Disorders, Hip Arthroscopy, Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity, Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma

Awards & Honors

  • Teacher of the Year Award in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007

Memberships

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Member, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  • Candidate Member, Scoliosis Research Society
  • Member, North American Spine Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 10/28/2024, Dr. Goodwin has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Goodwin receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Stryker Corporation
  • Highridge Medical
  • OrthoPediatrics Corp.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

147 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Time Spent with Patient 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

28 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Dr Goodwin was fantastic with my son.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

Goodwin is the best! We recommend him every chance we can

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

Dr Goodwin and his staff are amazing. Very responsive, helpful, and on time. The video process is very easy for us. Dr. Goodwin's coordinator, Dianna, is kind, quick to respond if needed and makes all of our arrangements for out of state X-rays and imaging so that Dr Goodwin is ready for us during my daughter's annual virtual visits. Couldn't be happier that we choose Dr. Goodwin and his team for our daughter's care.

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

Dr Goodwin and his team is the very best! So kind and courteous to their patients!

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr Ryan Goodwin is top notch. Very knowledgeable and took the time needed to make my child feel comfortable and confident.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

Dr. Goodwin was amazing!! He could tell that we were very worried, and he calmed all of our fears! Dr. Goodwin was patient, kind, sympathetic, and reassuring which help us out tremendously.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

Dr. Goodwin and his entire team was great when taking care of my son. This was his first surgery, and my son was anxious prior to the surgery, but once he met Dr. Goodwin and his team our son literally said "I know I'll be fine, I'm good." As parents, we loved that Dr. Goodwin even asked our son if he had any questions or concerns. Our son was NOT excluded.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

I felt very confused. Dr. Goodwin was vague and seemed in a hurry. We left with more questions than answers.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

For a horrible situation for our family, the Doctor made this much easier to walk through. The entire time we felt we were safe and being well cared for. We had someone to walk with us through the unknown.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr. Goodwin is GREAT! He took the time to listen and hear my teen! She has been struggling with her ankles for some time and has suffered from some teasing. He listened to her and joked with her in a way that helped her to laugh at her perdicament. She is still in good spirits and excited to get back out on the court thanks to Dr. Goodwin

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Dr. Godwin's team knocked it out of the park with communication, especially Dianna!

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Dr. Goodwin is a class act. His bedside manner is impeccable!!!

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024

Dr Goodwin went above and beyond to accommodate our appointment before our trip

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Dr. Ryan Goodwin is a phenomenal medical provider and overall amazing human.

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Dr. Goodwin is an excellent doctor. He is easy to contact with concerns and is calm and caring.

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Dr. Goodwin is professional and kind. He went above any expectations we had.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Dr. Goodwin and his staff especially his front office employee are amazing! They always are so kind, knowledgeable, and just overall a pleasure to work with.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Goodwin and his staff have been amazing, every step of the way. Without his knowledge and expertise, it is likely our daughter would've had to have a much more invasive surgery and recovery. His VBT procedure was extremely well done. While our daughter is a little older than most kids, she has still gained a significant amount of correction. She has recovered wonderfully, with no pain, discomfort or restriction.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

My only complaint is that it felt very rushed Dr G is a fabulous and caring doctor I'm sure it's just his time constraints. But we haven't seen him for over a year and so it would've been nice to just have a less rushed seeming visit.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Dr Goodwins outcome was fantastic; he delivered what he promised. Most respect for him

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Goodwin has always been amazing, and our family is lucky to have worked with him.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Goodwin and his staff are the best and we are lucky to be able to work with them. Incredibly appreciative!

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Was great!

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

Everything was smooth and Dr. Goodwin was very nice and answered all of our questions and concerns

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Dr. Goodwin was a true professional, listened to our concerns (CCF radiologist report stated no fracture- when there was indeed a fracture on the growth plate). Thank God Dr. Goodwin recognized this incorrect dx.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Great Doctor and staff wonderful experience considering the broken bones.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Goodwin did an exceptional job of explaining the procedure and answering any and all questions both the patient and parent had. He took his time and did not make us feel rushed. He also gave great restaurant suggestions!

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

Excellent care. Provider went above and beyond!

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