Shawn Ryan, MD

Addiction Medicine Doctor

Dr. Shawn Ryan is an Addiction Medicine Doctor in Crestview Hills, KY with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating addiction. As an Addiction Medicine Doctor, Shawn Ryan, MD performs evaluations and crafts substance abuse treatment plans. Addiction Medicine is the treatment and management of addicted patients in private practices, hospitals, or rehabilitation clinics. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction Medicine Doctors include tobacco, alcohol, prescription medication, and illegal drug abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Doctors include patient evaluations, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to counselors and therapists.

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.

Emergency Medicine Doctor

Dr. Shawn Ryan is an Emergency Medicine Doctor in Crestview Hills, KY with special training and skill in addressing urgent illnesses and injuries in patients of all ages. As an Emergency Medicine Doctor, Shawn Ryan, MD performs in trauma centers, intensive care units, and emergency rooms. Emergency Medicine is the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that require immediate attention. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Emergency Medicine Doctors include severe injuries, trauma, sepsis, burns, acute coronary syndrome, poisoning, heart attack, and stroke. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Emergency Medicine Doctors include CPR, ECG, projection radiography, CT scan, x-ray, blood testing, suturing, inserting chest tubs, setting bones, and admitting patients into hospitals.

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.