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Ronald Byank

Ronald Byank, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Non-Operative Orthopedics

Accepting New Patients
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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 1 (M), MSK, Baltimore, MD 21224

    Expertise

    Education

    Sinai Hospital

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 1971

    Board Certifications

    Orthopaedic Surgery

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977

    Insurance

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    • 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 reviews

    The 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.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2025

      Excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2025

      He's one of the very best I've had caring for me!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2025

      Keep up the good work

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2024

      Most amicable. We have no problem communicating

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/22/2024

      Best possible provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/22/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Very concerned, understanding, and professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2024

      Very personable and informative.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2024

      My visit with Dr. Byank was very good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2024

      Dr. Byank is always concerned about how the treatments are helping me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2024

      Very professional. Displayed compassion and concern

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2024

      Dr. Byank is well knowledgeable. Very kind and listens to the patient.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      Nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/19/2024

      He was great medicine started working within a day.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 4/19/2024

      Ok

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/12/2024

      Dr Byank was very attentive and listened and asked questions regarding my issues

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2024

      Listened carefully and was cautious about injury

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/8/2024

      Always great visit. Dr. Explained everything.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 2/23/2024

      Very polite and courteous