Ryan J. Plank, M.D.

Ryan J. Plank, M.D.

Specialties:
Ankle, Elbow, Hand, Joint Replacement, Knee, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Wrist

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
Boone Grove High School
Covenant Christian High School
Covenant Christian High School
Crown Point High School
Crown Point High School
Illiana Christian School
Illiana Christian High School
Kankakee Valley High School
Kankakee Valley High School
Lake Central High School
Lake Central High School
Lowell High School
Lowell High School

Clinical Staff: 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
    • Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: 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

    • Pinnacle
    • Franciscan Crown Point
    • Franciscan Lakeshore ASC
    • Lakeshore Surgicare
    • NW Health – LaPorte
    • NW Health – Porter

    Elbow Protocols

    Knee Protocols

    Shoulder Protocols

    Other Protocols

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