Ryan Wetzel, MD

Ryan A. Wetzel, MD, is a physician with Tri-State Orthopaedics specializing in pain management at Daviess Community Hospital and the CORE Center in Washington, Indiana. He focuses on non-surgical treatment of spine, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions, helping patients manage pain, regain mobility, and return to active living.

Dr. Wetzel offers advanced evaluation and treatment for chronic and acute pain conditions using non-operative, evidence-based approaches. His clinical scope includes image-guided joint and spine injections, interventional pain procedures, and personalized rehabilitation strategies designed to support long-term quality of life and independence.

A Southern Indiana native, Dr. Wetzel earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, followed by a Pain Medicine fellowship at the same institution.

He is dual board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Medicine, with clinical expertise in treating spine disorders, musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, and nerve-related conditions.

At DCH, Dr. Wetzel collaborates closely with referring providers, physical therapists, and orthopedic specialists to deliver personalized, non-surgical care tailored to each patient’s goals.