Ryan C. Koonce, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in joint replacement. He is among a select group of orthopaedic surgeons in the United States to complete post-residency fellowship training in both orthopaedic sports medicine and adult hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Koonce is an award-winning clinician and recognized leader in patient education. He has performed thousands of hip and knee replacements, published numerous peer-reviewed research papers, and helped develop structured patient education programs for large healthcare organizations. He serves as Chief Medical Officer of OrthoSkool, a company dedicated to delivering clear, accurate, and accessible education for patients with orthopaedic conditions.