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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 21 years of experience
  • Harris Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine 80 Healthcare Dr Ste 203, Sylva, NC 28779
  • (828) 586-5531

Brief Intro

Dr. Ryan M. Slechta has been with Sylva Orthopaedic Associates since 2009, specializing in all aspects of sports medicine and general orthopedics. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. While in training at UNC, he assisted with orthopedic coverage for UNC athletes. Currently, he is a team physician for Western Carolina University.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine - 2009

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine - 2004

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Sylva Orthopedics
  • 80 Healthcare Dr Ste 203, Sylva, NC 28779
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
  • Bunions
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Osteoarthritis
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Procedures Performed

  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Knee Replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip Replacement
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Wellcare
  • Humana
  • Partners Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Imagine Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • AmeriHealth
  • Optum Health
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