Dr. Ryan Li is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon with expertise in shoulder and hip care, including complex shoulder instability, hip impingement, ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis. He combines clinical care with research to advance the understanding and treatment of these conditions.

An active researcher, Dr. Li has authored multiple peer-reviewed studies and regularly presents his work at national and international meetings. He has extensive experience providing team coverage at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, including serving as an associate team physician for the University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University, and caring for athletes from the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Education and Training

• Medical School: The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
• Residency: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
• Fellowship: The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
• Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Board Certifications

• Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Honors and Awards

• NC Top Doctor