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Ryan K. Takenaga, MD, MA

Ryan K. Takenaga, MD, MA

General Orthopedics

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Triangle Region

Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill

Triangle Region

Chapel Hill
Address

100 Perkins Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Contact

Phone: (919) 942-3171

Phone: (800) 359-3053

Fax: (919) 913-1614

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Office Hours

Monday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM
Urgent Care Hours

Monday:

1:00PM - 7:30PM

Tuesday:

1:00PM - 7:30PM

Wednesday:

1:00PM - 7:30PM

Thursday:

1:00PM - 7:30PM

Friday:

1:00PM - 7:30PM
Oxford
Oxford

Triangle Region

Oxford
Address

107 E. McClanahan Street
Oxford, NC 27565

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Contact

Phone: (919) 690-8588

Phone: (800) 359-3053

Fax: (919) 603-0545

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Office Hours

Monday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM
Urgent Care Hours

Monday:

9:00AM - 9:00PM

Tuesday:

9:00AM - 9:00PM

Wednesday:

9:00AM - 9:00PM

Thursday:

9:00AM - 9:00PM

Friday:

9:00AM - 9:00PM

Saturday:

9:00AM - 9:00PM

Sunday:

9:00AM - 9:00PM
Roxboro
Roxboro

Triangle Region

Roxboro
Address

799 Doctors Court
Roxboro, NC 27573

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Contact

Phone: (336) 599-4079

Phone: (800) 359-3053

Fax: (336) 599-4778

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Office Hours

Monday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday:

8:00AM - 5:00PM
4.8 out of 5 stars
157 ratings
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Dr. Ryan Takenaga is an EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region orthopedic doctor specializing in general orthopedics. Dr. Takenaga’s patients and their family members are regularly impressed with his caring nature and excellent bedside manner. His compassion and empathy, combined with his knowledge of operative and non-operative treatment options, equip him to treat patients’ comprehensive musculoskeletal issues. He strives to help patients achieve an active lifestyle and improve their quality of life.

Education and Expertise

Dr. Takenaga attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied business economics. After two years in the business world, he pursued a master’s degree in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from Biola University in La Mirada, CA, and then started a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin.

A passion to serve those in need prompted Dr. Takenaga to leave academic philosophy to pursue a career in medicine. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. During residency, Dr. Takenaga performed research, published articles, and presented at meetings on topics such as fragility fractures and the long-term outcomes of total hip arthroplasty.

Prior to joining EmergeOrtho, Dr. Takenaga practiced orthopedic surgery in Toledo, Ohio. He enjoys working with general orthopedic patients to address a variety of subspecialties, injuries, and conditions which include:

His training and experience in general orthopedics, as well as the knee, hip, and shoulder enable Dr. Takenaga to perform a number of conservative and surgical treatment methods, which include:

  • ACL reconstruction
  • Meniscus surgery
  • Rotator cuff and labral repair
  • Joint replacement surgery
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Carpal tunnel and trigger finger releases
  • Tendon repair
  • Fracture treatment of the upper and lower extremities
  • Arthroscopic techniques
  • Shoulder pain
  • Knee pain
  • Knee replacement
  • Hip replacement

Community Connections

Dr. Takenaga resides in Durham with his wife, Nancy, and their son, Dylan, and two daughters, Sophie and Lizzy. They enjoy youth sports, camping, the Carolina beaches, and exploring local eateries and attractions. Together, they have also gone on medical mission trips to Kijabe, Kenya, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Education

  • Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
  • Graduate: Biola University
  • Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Honors

  • Patients’ Choice Award (2017, 2018, 2020)
  • On-Time Doctor Award (2017, 2018, 2020)
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2017, 2018, 2020)

Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • North Carolina Orthopedic Association
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Request a consultation with Dr. Takenaga now. Or, call us at 919-220-5255 any time to speak with an EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region team member.

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I would recommend Dr. Takenaga and EmergeOrtho in Roxboro. I fell and broke my humerus and had to have surgery. Dr. Takenaga and all the staff all the way to physical therapy were great. They all were extremely nice and after a couple of visits, they knew who I was by name. It was great to have such a competent and friendly staff. I am still healing slowly but they are taking great care of me!

Mitzy W

PATIENT

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I’m rating Dr. Takenaga 5 stars because since I first started seeing him on Sept 2018 under his care he has an awesome bedside manner, super rapport, always putting you first in your concerns, take his time the best he can to make sure he doesn’t walk out the door to his exam room before wishing you well and call him if you have an emergency or more concerns later! I wish the VA could have doctors like him!

Richard C

PATIENT

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