Ryan D. Wagner, MD
Ryan D. Wagner, MD
Breast Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
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About Dr. Ryan D. Wagner
"I understand that each patient has a unique set of needs and goals. I strive to provide individualized treatment within an informative and compassionate environment. Using the most advanced surgical techniques, I am dedicated to restoring form and function while delivering the highest quality of care."
Dr. Ryan Wagner is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He specializes in hand surgery, cancer reconstruction, microsurgery, and trauma reconstruction..
Dr. Wagner attended Baylor College of Medicine for medical school where he was elected to the prestigious AOA Medical Society and graduated with Honors. He then stayed at Baylor College of Medicine to complete the Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program. There he trained at top hospitals including MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas Children's Hospital, and Houston Methodist Hospital as well as the level 1 trauma hospital, Ben Taub.
Dr. Wagner furthered his surgical training with the Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of Virginia. Working with both plastic and orthopedic surgeons broadened his practice and provided an expanded perspective on management. He then traveled overseas to Australia to complete the Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction Fellowship at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, an internationally recognized microsurgery and research institute.
Dr. Wagner has many interests within plastic surgery including cancer and trauma reconstruction, upper extremity surgery, hand and wrist fractures, peripheral nerve surgery, and breast surgery.
He also is passionate about both research and education. He has authored over 30 peer reviewed publications and book chapters in the top plastic surgery journals and has received a grant for his work on social determinates of health in hand surgery. Dr. Wagner has been recognized with both teaching and research awards.
Dr. Wagner strives to provide individualized treatment within an informative and compassionate environment to help each patient meet their goals. Outside of medicine Dr. Wagner enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing, golfing, and traveling.
Clinical Interests
- Arthritis of the hand and wrist
- Breast reconstruction (implant and DIEP flap reconstruction)
- Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Hand and wrist fractures
- Head and neck reconstruction
- Microvascular surgery
- Peripheral nerve surgery (TMR)
- Skin cancer and Mohs reconstruction
- Trauma and lower extremity reconstruction
- Trigger finger and tendon injuries
- Wrist scope (wrist arthroscopy)
Accepted Insurance Plans
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIALS FROM UHC EP-1 (PPO) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC EP-3 (PPO) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC EP-2 (PPO) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)**
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS)**
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS)**
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS)**
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)**
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-28 (HMO-POS)**
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-38(HMO-POS) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS) **
- (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) **
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-005
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-013
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-014
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-021
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-025
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-026
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-32 (PPO)** H1278-022
- (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-34 (PPO)** H1278-024
- (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0023 (HMO-POS)**
- (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0025 (HMO-POS)**
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices
- Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
- Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
- Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
- Aetna EPO
- Aetna Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna International
- Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
- Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
- Aetna Open Access
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Premier Care Network
- Aetna QPOS
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
- Aetna Signature Administrators CoreSource
- Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS
- Aetna Signature Administrators MODA
- Aetna Student Health
- Aetna Transplant
- Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
- Aetna Workers' Comp
- All Saver/United Healthcare
- BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
- BCBS PPO Wespath
- Bind Surest UHC
- Blue Choice POS
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Out of State
- Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Edge
- Blue Essentials
- Blue Essentials Access
- GeoBlue
- HMO Blue
- Humana HMO / EPO
- Humana Natl POS Open Access
- Humana POS & Preferred POS
- Humana PPO & Preferred PPO
- Humana/ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
- Medica Choice with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- Medicare
- Molina Marketplace Exchange
- Olympus Managed Care (International)
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
- TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
- TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
- TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
- TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
- TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
- TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
- TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
- TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
- TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
- TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
- UHC COMPLETE CARE SUPPORT TX-1A (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-008
- UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-039
- UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-040
- UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-041
- UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-042
- UHC COMPLETE CARE TX-29 (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-009
- UHC DUAL COMPLETE TX-S001 (REGIONAL PPO D-SNP)** R6801-011
- UHC GR MA HALLIBURTON HMO 137 ** H0609-822-137
- UHC GR MA LOCKHEED HMO 164 ** H0609-822-164
- UHC GR MA RIO TINTO SERVICE
- UHC GR MA TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM HMO 199** H0609-822-207
- UHC GR MA VERIZON HMO 207** H0609-822-207
- UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0030 (REGIONAL PPO)** R6801-012
- UMR
- United Health Integrated Services
- United HealthCare Community Plan Dual Complete (HMO SNP)
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO RA or OA
- United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
- UnitedHealthcare West
- UnitedHealthOne
- WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
- WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- WellMed Medicare Advantage Patriot
- WellMed UHC Dual Complete HMO D-SNP
- WellMed UnitedHealthCare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP)
- WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
- WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
- WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.
Credentials
Fellowship
- Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction | St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia | 2024
- Hand and Upper Extremity | University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia | 2023
Residency
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas | 2022
Doctorate
- Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas | 2016
Undergraduate
- Biochemistry | Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 2012
Board Certification
- Plastic Surgery | American Board of Plastic Surgery
Affiliated Hospitals
- Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
- Houston Methodist West Hospital
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
- Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
- Houston Methodist Hospital
Center Memberships
- Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.
Office Locations
FAQ
Can I book an appointment with Dr. Ryan D. Wagner?
Yes. Please contact the physician's office directly at 832.533.3750 to schedule an appointment or call 713.790.3333 for assistance in finding another doctor.
What insurance does Dr. Ryan D. Wagner accept?
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What practice does Dr. Ryan D. Wagner work at?
Dr. Ryan D. Wagner works at Houston Methodist Institute for Reconstructive Surgery.
Where is Dr. Ryan D. Wagner office located?
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How do patients rate Dr. Ryan D. Wagner in reviews?
224 patients have reviewed Dr. Ryan D. Wagner. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. You can read individual reviews and ratings on Dr. Ryan D. Wagner's profile.
What languages does Dr. Ryan D. Wagner speak?
Dr. Ryan D. Wagner, or the office, speaks English, Spanish.
What are Dr. Ryan D. Wagner's specialties?
Dr. Ryan D. Wagner is a specialist in Breast Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.