Ryan J. Plank, M.D.
Dr. Ryan Plank is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, work-related injuries and conditions, general orthopedics, and upper extremity concerns. He joined Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute in 2011. Dr. Plank’s surgical expertise includes shoulder and knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, ankle and wrist fracture surgery, shoulder and knee replacement, carpal tunnel release, and rotator cuff repair. In his practice, Dr. Plank’s goal is to return patients of all ages to their previous level of function to help them enjoy life again.
An Indiana native, Dr. Plank completed his undergraduate studies in science at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame. He went on to earn his medical degree at Indiana University in Indianapolis. He continued his training through a categorical orthopedic surgery internship and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and later served as a staff orthopedic surgeon at Winn Army Community Hospital in Fort Stewart, Georgia.
In and outside of his practice, Dr. Plank loves sports, both competitive and recreational. He follows Notre Dame football and enjoys spending time with his family.
Dr. Plank is available to see patients at our Crown Point and Schererville offices.
Team Affiliations
Boone Grove High School
Covenant Christian High School
Crown Point High School
Illiana Christian High School
Kankakee Valley High School
Lake Central High School
Lowell High School
Clinical Staff: Danielle Mankin, P.A.,
Christine Blasko, M.A.
Direct Phone Line: (219) 250-5017
Credentials
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Pre-Professional Studies: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- Doctor of Medicine: Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
- Categorical Orthopedic Surgery Internship: Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Certification
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Indiana State Medical Association
- Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Military Service
- United States Army, Major
- Winn Army Community Hospital, Staff Orthopedic Surgeon
Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations
- Franciscan Health Crown Point
- Franciscan Point Surgery Center
Locations
Crown Point
500 East 109th Avenue
Crown Point, IN 46307Schererville
The Crossings, 833 West Lincoln Highway, Suite 110
Schererville, IN 46375
Protocols
Elbow Protocols
Knee Protocols
- ACL Reconstruction Hamstring Autograft Protocol
- ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Guidelines
- ACL Reconstruction with Allograft Protocol
- ACL Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon Autograft and Meniscal Repair Protocol
- ACL Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon Autograft Protocol
- ACL Reconstruction with Quadriceps Tendon Autograft
- ACL Reconstruction with Quadriceps Tendon Autograft and Meniscal Repair Protocol
- Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair Protocol
- Microfracture of Femoral Condyle Protocol
- Nonsurgical Patella Dislocation Rehabilitation Protocol
- OATS Allograft Protocol
- OATS Autograft Protocol
- Patella Tendon Repair Protocol
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Protocol
- Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction with Allograft Protocol
- Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomy and AMZ Rehabilitation Protocol
- Total Knee Replacement Protocol
Shoulder Protocols
- AC Joint Reconstruction Protocol
- Acromioplasty W/WO Distal Clavicle Resection Protocol
- Bankart Repair Protocol
- Bicep Tenodesis Protocol
- Latarjet Reconstruction Protocol
- Multidirectional Instability Protocol
- Nonoperative MDI Protocol
- Nonsurgical Proximal Humerus Fracture Protocol
- Operative Adhesive Capsulitis Protocol
- Pectoralis Major Repair Protocol
- Posterior Stabilization/Posterior Bankart Repair Protocol
- Progressive Shoulder Throwing Program
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Protocol
- Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol
- SLAP Repair Protocol
- Superior Capsule Reconstruction Protocol
- Total Shoulder Replacement Hemiarthroplasty and Resurfacing Protocol
Other Protocols
- Achilles Tendon Repair Protocol
- Functional Test
- Instructions for Post-Operative Dressing Care
- Outpatient Postoperative Orders
- Patella ORIF Protocol
- Physical Therapy Protocols
- Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair Protocol
- Quadricep Tendon Repair Protocol
- Throwing Program
- Triceps Tendon Rupture-Repair and Rehabilitation
Patient Reviews
- “Staff was very courteous, professional, and accommodating. Felt like we were in good hands. Dr. Plank was very caring and spent time answering all our questions. We didn't feel rushed. Great experience. ”– Wanda K.
