Ryan P Roach, MD

Ryan Roach, MD, MS, is an assistant professor in UF Health’s department of orthopaedics and rehabilitation.

Dr. Roach attended Purchase College for his undergraduate degree prior to earning his master’s degree in cell and molecular biology and medical degree at Tulane University. He then completed his residency at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, where he served as executive chief resident.

Prior to joining UF Health, Dr. Roach completed his fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the American Sports Medicine Institute. He is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon and Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

Dr. Roach earned three peer-selected awards and a research grant during his residency at NYU. During his undergraduate years, he was a member of the Purchase College men’s soccer team, where he earned various athletic awards, including the most valuable player and senior awards during his final season. Dr. Roach has also been active in local and national service organizations, such as NYU’s OrthoFit Challenge for Muscular Dystrophy and Project Sante Total, which provides medical relief to rural communities in Haiti.

Dr. Roach's areas of focus include ACL tears, meniscal tears, knee ligament and tendon tears, elbow UCL tears, Tommy John surgery, bicep and tricep tears, rotator cuff tears, shoulder labral tears, shoulder arthritis, hip labral tears and Achilles tendon tears.