Wells, Patricia A MD

Experience the power of physical therapy with NovaCare Rehabilitation. Our physical therapy team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through clinical experience, ongoing education and clear communication with our patients, our physical therapists will give you the tools necessary to successfully heal from aches, pains or injuries and get back to what you love. We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing an exceptional experience that promotes healing in a safe, compassionate environment.

At NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy, our specially trained and experienced staff will design a specialized plan of care that is appropriate for your child's needs. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients and their parents, our therapy team will assi...

Dr. Ryan was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Comstock High School in 1975 and then attended Western Michigan University where he majored in chemistry, minored in biomedical sciences and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 3 years. From there, he went to Wayne State University School of Medicine and graduated in 1983 at the top of his class with ?high distinction? and also was voted by his classmates to receive the Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the medical school and his class. Dr. Ryan completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at Borgess and Bronson Hospitals in the S.M.A.H.E.C program, which is now affiliated with the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. During his residency, he did a 2-month elective at Johns Hopkins on joint replacement. He earned his initial board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery in 1990 and has been practicing in Kalamazoo for 30 years. During his recertification exam he achieved the 100th percentile - the highest score in the country. For 5 years he has served as an examiner for the oral examination for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ryan does general orthopedic surgery but his areas of special interest include total joint replacement, especially hip and knee, and hip preservation surgery, including arthroscopy and osteotomies. He is the most proud of his family including his wife of 38 years, Deb, whom he met in high school and his 3 boys, Jason, a vascular surgeon at Borgess, Christopher, an attorney in Detroit, and Sean, an orthopedic surgery resident at Duke, along with their wives and 4 grandchildren.