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Dr. Ryan Tarr Dr. Ryan Tarr is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in tendon, nerve, and joint conditions.

I am a board-certified hand and upper extremity surgeon specializing in advanced procedures, tendon and nerve repairs, and PRP injections. I blends traditional and regenerative treatments to help patients regain function and live pain-free. Follow for expert insights, surgical cases, and hand health tips! I completed five years of orthopedic surgery training at Grandview/Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, OH, followed by a one-year hand and upper extremity fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Thomas Jefferson University. Outside of work, I’m a husband and father of three. I was a collegiate soccer player and still play weekly. I also enjoy cycling, bowling, working out, wine tasting, and exploring the outdoors.

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders — it’s the foundation for strength, recovery, metabolism, and staying lean as we age...
02/19/2026

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders — it’s the foundation for strength, recovery, metabolism, and staying lean as we age. Most people think they eat enough, but fall short by a lot. Hitting your protein goal doesn’t have to be complicated: build your meals around whole‑food sources, then use whey, casein, or plant‑based powders to fill the gaps.

Medicine doesn’t stand still—and neither can we.Technology, techniques, and implants evolve, and it’s our responsibility...
02/17/2026

Medicine doesn’t stand still—and neither can we.
Technology, techniques, and implants evolve, and it’s our responsibility to evolve with them.

I was fortunate to spend the day with Dr Badia at the Badia Hand to Shoulder Center learning the CMC implant and refining other surgical approaches. Couldn’t have asked for a more talented, generous, and genuinely good guy to learn from.

Grateful for the opportunity, fired up to keep growing, and can’t wait to implant my first one.

Huge shoutout to Jason, Hannah, and Joe for organizing and making the day seamless.

Full circle moments.I had the chance to spend time with the first‑year students at Campbell’s osteopathic medical school...
02/16/2026

Full circle moments.
I had the chance to spend time with the first‑year students at Campbell’s osteopathic medical school last week, talking shoulder, elbow, and hand trauma — but more importantly, talking about the ‘why’ behind what we do. And my favorite sTARR points 😂

I’m grateful for the mentors who shaped my path, and it’s an honor to pour back into the next generation. Medicine moves forward because people invest in people.

Thanks to the students for the energy, curiosity, and great questions. The future of our field is bright.

CampbellMed OrthoLife

02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day

Rings are meaningful — but they can become dangerous fast.

If you injure your hand or wrist, swelling can set in within minutes. A ring that feels loose right now can tighten like a tourniquet and cut off blood flow. I see this often with wrist fractures, and the results can be serious.

Watch to see real examples of what happens when a ring stays on too long.

If you hurt your hand, remove your rings immediately.
If it won’t come off, you still have options:
• A jeweler or medical provider can safely cut the ring
• An elastic band can help compress the finger and slide the ring off

Protect the finger first. The ring can be replaced — the blood flow can’t.

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11221 Galleria Avenue, Ste 101
Raleigh, NC
27614

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