
Ronald Byank, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Non-Operative Orthopedics
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Ronald Byank
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Background
Ronald Byank, M.D., is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma and the surgical and non-surgical treatment of arthritis.
Dr. Byank spent two years in the United States Air Force as an orthopedic surgeon, following his medical training. He has been a faculty member at Johns Hopkins Bayview (formerly Baltimore City Hospitals) since 1978.
Dr. Byank has research interests in nerve entrapment in the foot and ankle, post-operative delirium in geriatric patients, ankle fractures, imaging of orthopaedic conditions and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Research Interests
Ankle fractures, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Imaging of orthopaedic conditions, Nerve entrapment in the foot and ankle, Post-operative delirium in geriatric patients
Research Summary
Dr. Byank’s research interests include nerve entrapment in the foot and ankle, post-operative delirium in geriatric patients, ankle fractures, imaging of orthopaedic conditions and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Selected Publications
- Moshirfar A, Campbell JT, Khanna AJ, Byank RP, Bluemke DA, Wenz JF Sr. “Magnetic resonance imaging of the ankle: techniques and spectrum of disease.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003;85-A Suppl 4:7-19.
- Curtis MJ, Michelson JD, Urquhart MW, Byank RP, Jinnah RH. “Tibiotalar contact and fibular malunion in ankle fractures. A cadaver study.” Acta Orthop Scand. 1992 Jun;63(3):326-9.
- Clarke HJ, Jinnah RH, Byank RP, Cox QG. “Clostridium difficile infection in orthopaedic patients.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1990 Aug;72(7):1056-9.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 1 (M), MSK, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-0453
- fax: 410-550-0622
Expertise
Education
Sinai Hospital
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976University of Maryland School of Medicine
Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 1971Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
87 ratings, 30 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
He's one of the very best I've had caring for me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Keep up the good work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr. Byank was thorough and spent an ample amount of time with me explaining my condition and possible remedies. I was pleased with his attentiveness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Most amicable. We have no problem communicating
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Best possible provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Very concerned, understanding, and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Very personable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr Byank wad very good. This wad my first visit with him and I was very pleased with the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
My visit with Dr. Byank was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr. Byank is always concerned about how the treatments are helping me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
First-rate doctor/surgeon. Had a productive and positive conversation that ended up with an expedited follow-on with a more specialized hand surgeon. Showed concern for my situation/condition with the gravity it required to get care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr. Byank is very calm and professional. He is a great listener and I like that he doesn't waste my time and that he doesn't prescribe unnecessary prescriptions or treatments. I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Very professional. Displayed compassion and concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr. Byank is well knowledgeable. Very kind and listens to the patient.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
He was great medicine started working within a day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
He is a very good doctor he explained everything to me went over all the instructions and made me feel like he cared
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Best Orthopedic Doctor takes his time to talk to you and understand how you feeling. And give you his advice. Dr Bynack is the Best Ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr. Byank was knowledgeable, helpful, and listened to me very effectively. We agreed on a course of action and I am glad I had the meeting with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Very pleasant, professional and caring. He explained everything very well, listened well, and didn't make me feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr Byank was very attentive and listened and asked questions regarding my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
I like Dr B, he is a good Dr. And he really wants to help with my illness...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Listened carefully and was cautious about injury
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2024
Always great visit. Dr. Explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2024
Dr. Byank is a very knowledgeable dr. I have known about him for years & was surprised I actually got to see him at the clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2024
Very polite and courteous