Ryan P Ponton MD

Ryan P. Ponton, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity care, providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment from the hand and wrist through the elbow and shoulder. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds subspecialty board certification in Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Ponton earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Naval Medical Center San Diego and advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ponton is a U.S. Navy veteran who has cared for active-duty service members and brings that experience to the care of patients with both acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting function, strength, and mobility. He has also served in teaching roles within military medical education, including responsibilities supporting resident training. Dr. Ponton is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Sentara Leigh Hospital, and he is an active member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.