Dr. Sean Ryan, MD
Dr. Sean Ryan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rochester, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Ryan has performed 51 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#21 in Minnesota) and 43 hip replacements, for a combined total of 94 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Ryan performs above average in knee (51 vs 32 avg), above average in hip (43 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Ryan's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (51 cases) and hip replacements (43 cases).
Rochester is home to 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Rochester area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Ryan first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Ryan's 51 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Ryan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Rochester, MN 55905
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ryan has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ryan
How does Dr. Ryan's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Ryan has performed 94 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Minnesota average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ryan ranks #19 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ryan perform?
Dr. Ryan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases) and hip replacement (43 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ryan in Rochester?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Rochester in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Minnesota surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ryan represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Ryan's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 94 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Ryan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ryan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases), hip replacement (43 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ryan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ryan is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital. Dr. Ryan maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Ryan compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Rochester?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Rochester, Dr. Ryan ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Rochester has 198 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ryan practices?
Duke University Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Duke Regional Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Ryan's 94 Medicare procedures are below the Rochester average of 137. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Rochester.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Paul Sousa | 198 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Trousdale | 174 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Taunton | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Sperling | 122 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Kevin Perry | 121 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Tetreault | 106 | Hip, Knee |
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