Ryan Wendt, MD

Physicians

Ryan Wendt, MD

Physicians

Dr. Ryan Wendt is a dual board-certified physician in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine specializing in concussions, musculoskeletal ultrasound, non-operative and minimally invasive orthopedic care. He is dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals of all ages recover from injury, manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and return to the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Wendt completed his Sports Medicine training at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN where he was mentored by world-renowned physicians in orthopedic care. He treats a broad range of sports-related and musculoskeletal conditions, including injuries to the hand, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and back. Utilizing ultrasound, he accurately assesses injuries getting to the root cause of the problem. He has a particular interest in ultrasound guided, minimally invasive procedures for chronic muscle, tendon, and nerve injuries.

He performs the most advanced ultrasound guided procedures with training in fascia injections, tenex, tenjet, and micro-invasive surgery for chronic pain and injuries. He has expertise in regenerative medicines and orthobiologic procedures including platelet rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT), and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).

A native of southeast Kansas, he earned his bachelor’s in biochemistry from the University of Arkansas, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine through Campbell Clinic and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where he received advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions, sports ultrasound, ultrasound-guided procedures, concussion management, and care of athletes.

Dr. Wendt has significant experience caring for athletes. He has taken care of numerous high schools, worked with college athletes at four NCAA division I universities (Mississippi State University, University of Memphis, University of Nebraska, Creighton University). He also has experience at the professional level with the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA), Memphis Showboats (UFL), Memphis Redbirds (AAA minor league baseball), 901 FC (USL championship league soccer)

Outside of work, Dr. Wendt enjoys spending time with his wife (Madison) and three children (Bonnie, Eleanor, and Wilbur). He is a Christian, whose faith is an important part of his life. In his free time enjoys woodworking, hunting, and following sports.

Specialties: Sports Medicine

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Tennessee Health Science Center/Campbell Clinic
  • Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, 2025
  • Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Family Medicine, 2024
  • Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2021
  • Undergraduate: University of Arkansas,
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 2016\
  • Minors in Biology & Sociology

Board Certification(s)

  • Primary Care Sports Medicine, 2025
  • Family Medicine, 2024

Sports Medicine

  • Team Medical Physician for Mississippi State University
  • Team Medical Physician for Mississippi University for Women
  • Team Medical Physician for various local high schools and junior high schools
  • Former Team Medical Physician for:
  • Memphis Showboats (UFL)
  • 901 FC (USL Championship League)
  • Memphis Redbirds (AAA professional baseball)
  • University of Memphis
  • University of Nebraska
  • Creighton University
  • Rhodes College
  • Christian Brothers University
  • Lemoyne-Owens College
  • St. Jude Marathon
  • USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival

Memberships

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • Mississippi State Medical Association

Honors

  • Iowa Orthopaedic Society Medical Student Research Award
  • Graduate and Professional School Government Travel Grant
  • NIH Summer Research Fellowship
  • University of Arkansas Senior of Significance
  • Honors College Academy Scholarship
  • Dr. Allen Arthur Gilbert, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
  • Sturgis Study Abroad Grant
  • Honors College Study Abroad Grant