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Dr. Ryan Dunlay, MD

Dr. Ryan Dunlay, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ryan Dunlay, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Bettendorf, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dunlay has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Genesis Medical Center-Silvis and Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 98 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (98 reviews)

Practice

2300 53rd Ave Ste 100 Bettendorf, IA 52722
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dunlay specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Dunlay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dunlay

4.6
98 ratings, 83 with a written review
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So good, I got a 2nd one to match.
I have 2 matching hips from Dr. Dunlay. 5 yrs apart. They are pretty awesome! I have been nothing but supported by ORA. He is a very responsive surgeon who always replies to questions very quickly, and I felt like I was supported on my healing journey.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2025
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Great Experience!
Very Personable. Honest and straightforward. Explained options well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carmella – Feb 25, 2025
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Tells it like it is.
Honest, friendly and down to earth.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 08, 2025
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Couldn’t have been less interested in caring.
Honestly- he had no input, no help, no suggestions- just recommended a temporary relief that lasts a week. Please look at another option if this is your referral!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2024
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TKR success!
Dr. Dunlay and his staff are caring and professional. He has done both of my TKR’s and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janis Tedell – Oct 29, 2024
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No hesitation to recommend!
He is friendly, professional, knows his stuff, and brief without making you feel like he is rushed. He did a magnificent job on my badly torn right rotator cuff. The surgery went smoothly and after 3 months physical therapy, I am back 98%! ( the other 2% I expect back within a year from surgery date, it does take time to heal fully. I know cuz I am a retired rehab nurse!)Highly recommend. His office works like a well oiled machine. Staff are efficient, accommodating, friendly.Go for it! No worries mate!And if There are- he will answer to your satisfaction.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Caruso – Sep 11, 2024
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Listens and helps
Dr Dunlay is excellent communicator in that he listens and explains well what is wrong and delivers a plan of action that helps. Great doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary Carlson – Jul 31, 2024
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Friendly and helpful Dr and staff
I was seen for elbow and hip after injury. The MRIs were before the injury so I don't think I got a correct diagnosis. My elbow and arm are worse. Swelling, skin color change and now bicep. I have little use of rt arm and no answers. I was just referred back but I have to wait 2 weeks to make appointment because I have a $35 balance, I had copay the day of visit but she said they bill me. I get paid once a month. I did like the Dr and staff and will schedule a visit when I get paid. I do feel it was a wasted visit because he relied on pre-injury MRIs even though it was stated in paperwork and verbally. He said it was my back and I now have current MRIs of my neck and back, so hopefully I get answers next visit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Becca G – Mar 22, 2024
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Recent doctor visit
Dr. Dunlay is a very good, helpful and friendly physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susi – Mar 18, 2024
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I felt it was a waste of time.I went there because I was referred by another provider.He did not explain to me about the X-rays,he said he didn't see anything alarming. And pretty much sent me on my way.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2024
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Surgery went seamlessly, no pun intended .
Dr. Dunlay was friendly and knowledgeable. He explained the procedure to me in terms I could easily understand.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Floriana Kranovich – Mar 07, 2024
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Dr Dunlay was very professional, he talked with me about my options and what to expect. I was as well impressed with his team, I feel very confident that I will be in good hands under there care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2024
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Awesome Physician
Dr. Dunlay is very pleasant, explains everything that needed to be done for my care. Takes the time to answer all my questions, and I have a lot. I would highly recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2024
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Great Dr.
Always so friendly and attentive,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 28, 2024
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Awesome
Dr. Dunlay was professional, knowledgeable, took the time to talk to me. He eased the fears I had about my torn ACL and meniscus. I was nervous going in the appointment, but I was blown away with how great Dr. Dunlay and the staff were.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jill D. – Dec 28, 2023
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My appointment with Dr. Dunlay was for a shoulder issue. He reviewed the x-rays with me, prescribed a course of action which included physical therapy, and also diagnosed that in all probability I had carpal tunnel. Scheduled testing for that and a follow-up visit. He is thorough and explained everything to me clearly. I feel very fortunate that I was referred to him when the ORA surgeon I had been seeing retired.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 10, 2023
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Very courteous and helpful
Dr Dunlay was professional and courteous. He listened to my concerns about the pain I was having and explained what he was going to do. ORA as a whole was great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark – Nov 09, 2023
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Did the job
Doc must’ve been in a mood bc he was in the room to do the job. He introduced himself and his team, said what needed to be said about the hurt limb and left. Felt like we were on an assembly line and then onto the next patient.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary Hovey – Oct 19, 2023
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Dr. Dunlay is clear, kind and can be trusted.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2023
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Easy visit—I feel better already!
This was a great visit. The appointment was on time, the staff was pleasant, and Dr Dunlay’s treatment was very effective. He is familiar with my issue, discussed options, and endorsed more conservative measures. I will readily return, if needed, for further care. Thank you.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul S – Sep 28, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

My goal is to invest in patients as people and to customize treatment options that are individualized to each person. This approach will provide patients with the best possible outcome. Every detail matters, no matter how small.

biography

Areas of Expertise:

Sports Medicine Shoulder, Knee and Ankle Arthroscopy and Reconstruction Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Replacement General Orthopedics

Physician Team:

Stefanie Glider, PA-C, Physician Assistant...
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  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Tria Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Kansas Hospitals & Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Iowa, Bachelor Of Science In Microbiology

    Undergraduate School
  • R J & Lucille Carver College Of Medicine University Of Ia

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jackson County Regional Health Center

    700 W Grove St
    Maquoketa, IA 52060

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    14% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Bettendorf

    4500 Utica Ridge Rd
    Bettendorf, IA 52722
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street

    1227 E Rusholme St
    Davenport, IA 52803

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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