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Ryan J. Zehnder, MD

Patient Ratings

4.9 / 5 (Based on 313 Ratings)

Specialties:

Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Physiatry

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Dr. Ryan Zehnder is a board certified expert in nonoperative treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injuries.

Conditions Treated

nerve pain, pars fractures, sacroiliac joint pain, sciatica, ulnar neuropathy, annular tear, baker's cyst, cervicogenic headaches, curvature of the spine, degenerative discs, discogenic back pain, facet joint pain, golfer's elbow, herniated discs, hip bursitis, hip impingement, hip labrum tear, hip osteoarthritis, knee bursitis, knee osteoarthritis, knee strain, patellar tendonitis, pinched nerve, piriformis syndrome, radicular pain, sacroiliac joint arthritis, shin splints, spine arthritis, spondylosis, synovial cysts, whiplash, de quervain's tenosynovitis, facet arthropathy, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, tennis elbow, ankle sprain, back pain, cervical spondylosis, foot pain, hip arthritis, hip pain, Knee arthritis, knee pain, lower back pain, musculoskeletal conditions, neck pain, radiculopathy, patellofemoral pain, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, musculoskeletal pain, back injury, and spine disorders

Procedures Performed

cervical, thoracic and lumbar interlaminar epidurals, electrodiagnostic evaluations, regenerative injections, sacrococcygeal joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ultrasound-guided injections, xray-guided injections, ankle injections, back injections, bursa injections, caudal epidural injections, corticosteroid injections, diagnostic epidural spinal injections, elbow injections, epidural steroid injections, facet joint blocks, facet joint injections, foot injections, lateral branch blocks, lumbar epidural injections, lumbar facet injections, nerve root block, peripheral joint injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, spinal nerve injections, tendon sheath injections, therapeutic spinal injections, ultrasound-guided joint injections, ultrasound-guided tendon injections, wrist injections, electromyography (EMG), Cortisone injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, nerve conduction studies, nonsurgical treatment of spine conditions, spine facet blocks, spine steroid injections, tenotomy, ultrasound-guided joint procedures, ultrasound-guided nerve procedures, ultrasound-guided tendon procedures, epidurals, joint injections, medial branch blocks, nerve injections, diagnostic ultrasound, and hip injections

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2025 Seattle Magazine "Top Docs" | 2025 Seattle Met "Top Doctors"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Experience

Dr. Ryan Zehnder has highly advanced training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Clinical Expertise

Sports injury diagnosis and non-surgical treatment
Peripheral joint injuries and non-surgical treatment
Ultrasound for diagnosis
Ultrasound-guided joint, tendon, and nerve procedures
Spinal injections: epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency procedures
Electrodiagnostic medicine: needle electromyography, nerve conduction studies
Musculoskeletal medicine

Philosophy of Care

I enjoy empowering you through education and guiding you through the complexities of your recovery and treatments. My focus is to understand your personal goals and concerns in order to tailor treatment to what is most important to you.

Experience

Year began practicing: 2011

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine | Seattle, WA

Residency

University of Washington (rehabilitation medicine | Seattle, WA

Fellowship

EvergreenHealth Sport & Spine Care | Kirkland, WA

Personal Information

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and am a dedicated Husky fan after completing 12 years of higher education at the University of Washington.
When not in clinic, I'm likely on a kiteboard, sailing, playing tennis, or enjoying the outdoors with my two sons.

Reviews

5.0
October 20, 2025
Dr. Ryan Zehnder is awesome! He is a great doctor, with great bedside manners, and lots of knowledge to help me heal and get back to the activities I enjoy.
5.0
October 19, 2025
Dr Zehnder is one of my favorite doctors. He is thorough, easy to talk with, and always pleasant.
5.0
October 16, 2025
Doctor Zehnder goes above and beyond. I can't praise him enough. I am so grateful to have him for my back doctor.
5.0
October 02, 2025
Dr. Zehnder is kind, comes across as a real person, not just a "provider," and he really listens! I never feel rushed when seeing him.
5.0
October 02, 2025
Good experience
5.0
September 12, 2025
Dr Zehnder is one of the most compassionate I have ever had. I wish he was also my PCP. He listens and remembers specifics from earlier visits. He takes time and encourages questions and discussions of various aspects of my conditions
5.0
September 09, 2025
Dr. Zehnder is an excellent physician.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Approachable, extremely knowledgeable, very respectful, excellent communicator, and just plain nice!
5.0
August 14, 2025
Everything was great
5.0
July 10, 2025
Dr Zehnder is very knowledgeable and shares it readily.
4.89
July 09, 2025
I like Dr. Zehnder, and I think he's competent and proficient.
5.0
June 22, 2025
Was very impressed by Dr Zehnder's diagnosing skills, thorough explanations and kindness
5.0
June 18, 2025
I expressed my fear of having the fluid drained from my knee and then having a steroid injection. Both Dr. Zehnder and his nurse were very kind and comforting and I was so impressed by that I actually sent them a thank you note. Dr. Zehnder's skill and friendliness made the experience very okay. I have since recommended him to a neighbor who will be seen in that clinic next week.
5.0
June 06, 2025
5 of us are going to Dr Zedner now, he is fabulous! Give him a huge bonus for taking such good care of all of us old people.
5.0
May 31, 2025
I was extremely happy with my experience. Dr. Zehnder really listened to me and showed care and patience. It's been the best experience I've had at a medical appointment in years.
5.0
May 26, 2025
Great experience
5.0
May 22, 2025
Very kind, thorough, not rushed, explained it all and asked if I still had questions
5.0
May 17, 2025
The best!
4.94
May 08, 2025
My current EH care team is wonderful. During my visits, I feel seen, listened to, and cared for by my physiatrist, Dr. Ryan Zehnder, and his assistant Chris. They are all knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
April 07, 2025
It was an excellent experience.
5.0
February 22, 2025
Dr. Zender is a intelligent, knowledgeable, and a genuinely kind person.
5.0
February 22, 2025
Great listener with an Amazing personality andAcknowledge thank you so much
5.0
February 21, 2025
Excellent staff and service.
5.0
February 17, 2025
Love this doc
5.0
January 23, 2025
I felt that the physician dedicated the right amount of time, and never felt rushed.
5.0
January 21, 2025
He has a wonderful bedside manner. He was patient with my complicated set of medical history and concerns and allowed time for me to express them. He presented a clear plan. He was thorough in looking into the Issues with recommended tests.
5.0
January 09, 2025
I feel my doctor knew what was contributing to my leg pain and ordered an MRI to confirm same. During the follow up, we reviewed the MRI together and I set up an appointment for an injection to ease the pain. I'm very hopeful this will be successful.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Dr. Zender is awesome. Compassionate and caring
5.0
December 02, 2024
Dr Zhender is always very nice, friendly and very knowledgeable and professional. Always listens to my concerns and follows up on my questions.
5.0
October 18, 2024
Always great experience
5.0
October 05, 2024
I felt heard and cared about. I could not ask for better care.
5.0
October 05, 2024
Very friendly and reassuring, as well as being a good listener.
4.37
September 06, 2024
Problem wasn't solved. Little to no asvice on how to proceed.
5.0
August 27, 2024
The best most compassionate doctor in my lifetime. Just wonderful.
5.0
August 24, 2024
I'm completely happy with Dr Z
5.0
August 20, 2024
Have, in fact recommended him to others, including my husband.
5.0
July 28, 2024
Dr. Zehnder made the time to fit us in on a late Friday afternoon before he left on vacation. His team was able to get the MRI insurance authorization in a short amount of time.
5.0
July 20, 2024
Thorough, knowledgeable, empathetic.
4.94
July 17, 2024
Very good.
5.0
July 09, 2024
Good
5.0
July 06, 2024
Dr Zender is simply excellent. It's a pleasure to see him and work with him on my health. He is the best!!!
5.0
July 05, 2024
Dr. Zender is very thorough and listens very well. I never feel rushed during my visit
5.0
July 04, 2024
Each person that I saw was kind and considerate
5.0
June 13, 2024
I had options and I chose Dr. Zehnder as I knew he would listen to my concerns. He explained what he suspected was occurring and initiated a plan to start treatment. I felt heard and understood. He answered all of my many questions thoroughly. I did not feel rushed or dismissed by any question. He made eye contact with me while I was speaking instead of looking at computer screen.
5.0
June 06, 2024
Good "bedside manner"
5.0
May 23, 2024
Dr.Ryan Zehnder, was very positive and care and highly skilled and provid me with information advice.