Ryan E. Harold, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder, Elbow, and Hand Surgery

at Chicagoland’s Premiere Orthopedic Care Provider - Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI)

About Dr. Ryan E. Harold:

Dr. Harold is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow, and Hand Surgery specialist at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI), which is Chicagoland’s premiere orthopedic care provider.

Dr. Harold’s training includes:

  • Residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Fellowship training at Washington University (1 year of extra sub-specialty training)

  • Hand Surgery training at the Indiana Hand Center (1 year of extra sub-specialty training)

Our Practice:

Dr. Harold is fellowship trained in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery and Hand Surgery. He specializes in all shoulder and elbow conditions including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, elbow fractures, elbow dislocations, and elbow arthritis.

Through his extensive training, he developed expertise in minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement surgery, complex shoulder reconstruction, and elbow surgery.

Dr. Harold also specializes in hand conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, fractures/breaks, nerve, tendon, and artery injuries.

Philosophy of Care:

Dr. Harold’s goal in taking care of patients is to provide the highest possible level of care to each individual, whether it be through surgery or non-surgical care such as injections, physical therapy, or bracing. His goal is to treat each patient the way he would want to be treated. He strives to provide personalized care to each patient and decide on a treatment plan together, after discussing different options. Although many treatment options are often available, a patient’s specific activities, demands, and personal preferences often serve as guide to select the best treatment option.