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Dr. Richard Ryu, MD

Dr. Richard Ryu, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ryu, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Park City Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 85 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (85 reviews)

Practice

2936 De la Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Make an Appointment

(805) 963-2729

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ryu is affiliated with Park City Hospital Park City, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ryu specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ryu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ryu

4.3

85 ratings, 42 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
15%
15%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Hannah Irwin – Jul 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NCDavies – Aug 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jimmy Simons – Jul 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
JG – May 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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R.Jones` – Aug 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jonathan D. in Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy Stover in Santa Barbara – May 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Megan Moyer in Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bill Bolton in Santa Barbara, CA – Nov 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
KEN in Santa Maria, CA – Aug 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Stouffer in Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gary Uratsu in Santa Ynez, CA – Jul 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Soledad in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Back to doing push-ups in Santa Maria, CA – May 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Santa Barbara, CA – Apr 11, 2017
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biography

Dr. Richard Ryu, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Park City Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Jervis Yau M D Inc.2936 De la Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Summit Surgery Center231 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Park City Hospital

    900 Round Valley Dr
    Park City, UT 84060
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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