Dr. Ryan L. Werntzhip & knee specialist
Dr. Ryan Werntz, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He practices at Broward Health Physician Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Werntz earned his medical degree from Midwestern University, followed by a residency in orthopedic surgery at Larkin Community Hospital. He underwent advanced training through fellowships at the Georgia Orthopaedic Trauma Institute and the University of Miami, focusing on orthopedic trauma and adult reconstruction.
Employment
BROWARD HEALTH SYSTEM
Adult Reconstruction - Orthopaedic Surgery (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
(09/24-Present)
Training
ORTHOPAEDIC ADULT RECONSTRUCTION FELLOWSHIP
University of Miami – Jackson Health System (Miami, FL)
(08/23-07/24)
ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
Georgia Orthopaedic Trauma Institute (Macon, GA)
(08/22-07/23)
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCYx
Larkin Health System/LECOM (Miami, FL)
(07/17-06/22)
Rotation Sites Include:
- Florida Orthopaedic Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Tampa, FL) – Trauma Level 2
- Kendall Regional Medical Center (Miami, FL) – Trauma Level 1, Adult Recon
- Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital/ Orlando Regional Medical Center (Orlando, FL) – Pediatrics
- Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital/ University of Virginia (Roanoke, VA) – Trauma Level 1
- Delray Medical Center (Delray Beach, FL) – Trauma Level 1, Spine, Foot and Ankle, Adult Recon
- Miami Hand and Upper Extremity Institute (Miami, FL) – Hand
- Miami Surgical Center/Miami Institute for Joint Reconstruction (Miami, FL) – Sports Medicine
- Larkin Community Hospital (Miami, FL) – Adult Recon/General/Internship
- Palm Springs General Hospital (Hialeah, FL) – Spine/General
Education
DOCTORATE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (D.O.)
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine – Midwestern University
(07/13-05/17)
Medical School Involvement
- Class Council as Class Liaison (Elected Position)
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Anatomy TA
- Midwestern School of Dentistry Anatomy TA
- Member of Interview Board for Medical School Applicants
- Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics 2014-2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE – MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Awards: Dean’s List Honors
(08/08-05/12)
Publications
PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
- Werntz RL, Hadeed A, Cappelletti G, Orbay J. Flexor Carpi Radialis Brevis Resection for Treatment of a Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report. J Wrist Surgery Vol 2021, 4/14/2021, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726407
- Bradley E, Werntz R, Cappelleti G, Hoffler CE 2nd. Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Hand After a Prolonged Endodontic Procedure: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Mar 16;12(1). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00698. PMID: 35294418.
- Werntz RL, Varacallo M. (2019) Metacarpal Fracture Literature Review. StatPearls PMID:31855376
- Hadeed A, Werntz, RL, Varacallo M. (2020) External Fixation Principles and Overview. StatPearls PMID:31613474
PODIUM PRESENTATION
- Florida Orthopaedic Society: 06/21 – Galvin G, Lyon Z, Werntz TL, SotosJ, Al Rashid M. Addition of Adductor Canal Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Veteran Population
- Miami Orthopaedic Society: 03/21 – Arthroplasty in the Elderly Shoulder
POSTER PRESENTATION
- Current Concepts in Joint Reconstruction Meeting: 12/21 – Stafford J, Judd H, Heidemann E, Hunter M, Werntz RL, Corces A. Prefabricated Antibiotic-Impregnated Articular Spacer Combined with Intramedullary Device for Significant Femoral Bone Loss in Periprosthetic Hip Infection
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics: 10/22 - Werntz RL, Galvin G, Hull B , Infante A. Posterior to Anterior Distal Interlocks for Humeral Nailing: A Technique to Avoid Iatrogenic Neurovascular Injury
Residency Involvement
MEDICAL STUDENT DIRECTOR (December 2018–July 2019)
- Responsible for directing medical student rotations
- Creating medical student learning curriculum
- Construct and maintain interview experience
Memberships
- Ao North America
- American Acadamy of Orthopedics
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Trauma Association
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- Florida Orthopedic Society
Courses & Meetings
- Ao North America: Basic principles of fracture management - San Diego, CA (2018)
- Zimmer Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty – Warsaw, IN (2018)
- Johnson & Johnson Advanced Wound Closure Acadamy – Miami, FL (2018)
- Florida Keys Musculoskeletal Oncology Course – Moffit Cancer Center Islamoradoa, FL (2018, 2019)
- Innovations in Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty – Miami, FL (2018)
- Future Leaders Workshop: Intro to Hip and Knee Arthroplasty – Miami, FL (2019)
- Current Solutions in Orthopaedic Trauma – Tampa, FL (2019)
- Skeletal Dynamics Upper Extremity Trauma Webinar Series – Via Webinar (2020)
- Ao North America: Pelvic & acetabular fracture management – Via Webinar (2020)
- Stryker 2021 orthopaedic resident summit for hip and knee arthroplasty Fort Lauderdail, FL (2021)
- Florida Orthopaedic Trauma Pelvic-acetabular Dissection Course – Tampa, FL (2021)
- Orthopaedic Trauma Assosiation Annual Meeting (2021)
- Exactech Data Driven Solutions in Shoulder Arthroplasty – Las Vegas, NV (2021)
- Smith and Nephew Saif course – Memphis, TN (November 2021)
