Bluegrass Orthopaedics provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for people suffering from musculoskeletal disorder and treats the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, spine, hip, knee, ankle and foot. The patient experience at Bluegrass Orthopaedics is enhanced with on-site diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Essentially, patients are offered four businesses under one roof – physician medical office, physical therapy, MRI and outpatient surgery.
Locations:
Sports Medicine Location - 3401 Yorkshire Medical Park, Lexington, KY 40509 - 859-263-5140
Richmond Rd. Office - 3480 Yorkshire Medical Park, Lexington, KY 40509 - 859-263-5140
Hamburg Office - 1868 Plaudit Place, Lexington, KY 40509 - 859-263-5140
Georgetown Office - 101 Windsor Path, Georgetown, KY 40324 - 859-263-5140
Locations:
Sports Medicine Location - 3401 Yorkshire Medical Park, Lexington, KY 40509 - 859-263-5140
Richmond Rd. Office - 3480 Yorkshire Medical Park, Lexington, KY 40509 - 859-263-5140
Hamburg Office - 1868 Plaudit Place, Lexington, KY 40509 - 859-263-5140
Georgetown Office - 101 Windsor Path, Georgetown, KY 40324 - 859-263-5140
Team Physicians
Dr. Ryan Donegan
Bluegrass Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder/Elbow Specialist
Ryan Donegan, MD, MS started at Bluegrass Orthopaedics in September of 2013 and has focused his practice on:
Dr. Donegan enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, Amy, and his three children Owen, Luke and Claire.
Background
Dr. Donegan was born and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA and traveled to Emory University in Atlanta, GA for his undergraduate education, majoring in biology and anthropology. While at Emory, he was a four-year member of the baseball team and named a first team All-American and Academic All-American during his senior year. After college, Dr. Donegan did a year of biochemistry research at the University of Pennsylvania before heading to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine (UKCOM). In 2006, Dr. Donegan graduated with highest honors from UKCOM and, following medical school, did a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency at Dartmouth Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. During his tenure at Dartmouth, he completed a one-year research fellowship and master’s program at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, with a focus on clinical research design. After residency, Dr. Donegan completed a one-year fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.
Accomplishments
Dr. Donegan has research interests that include both arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery. Currently, he has been involved in multi-center studies evaluating the use of preoperative 3D templating for use in total shoulder arthroplasty, and biomechanical studies of proximal humeral fracture fixation.
Bluegrass Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder/Elbow Specialist
Ryan Donegan, MD, MS started at Bluegrass Orthopaedics in September of 2013 and has focused his practice on:
- Complex shoulder and elbow arthroscopy/minimally invasive shoulder and elbow surgery
- Primary and revision shoulder and elbow replacements
- Fractures of the shoulder and elbow
- Complex shoulder reconstructions including tendon transfers
Dr. Donegan enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, Amy, and his three children Owen, Luke and Claire.
Background
Dr. Donegan was born and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA and traveled to Emory University in Atlanta, GA for his undergraduate education, majoring in biology and anthropology. While at Emory, he was a four-year member of the baseball team and named a first team All-American and Academic All-American during his senior year. After college, Dr. Donegan did a year of biochemistry research at the University of Pennsylvania before heading to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine (UKCOM). In 2006, Dr. Donegan graduated with highest honors from UKCOM and, following medical school, did a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency at Dartmouth Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. During his tenure at Dartmouth, he completed a one-year research fellowship and master’s program at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, with a focus on clinical research design. After residency, Dr. Donegan completed a one-year fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.
Accomplishments
Dr. Donegan has research interests that include both arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery. Currently, he has been involved in multi-center studies evaluating the use of preoperative 3D templating for use in total shoulder arthroplasty, and biomechanical studies of proximal humeral fracture fixation.
Dr. Wallace Huff
Bluegrass Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine
Dr. Huff has been in practice for 18 years, and with Bluegrass Orthopaedics for 8 years.
Dr. Huff grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia and attended Hampden-Sydney College. While in college, he was a member of the football team and a triple major in Biology, Biochemistry, and Spanish. After college, Dr. Huff spent a year of graduate studies in physiology at Virginia Commonwealth University and then completed 4 years of medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Following medical school, Dr. Huff completed 7 years of Orthopaedic Residency and Fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Dr. Huff is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with added qualifications in Sports Medicine. He serves as a team physician for several local high schools and colleges. He has hospital affiliations with St. Joseph East and Baptist Health.
Dr. Huff has assembled a team of professionals that understand the unique needs of athletes having been there themselves. Michael Blackburn, PA-C played college football at Campbellsville College and later coached high school football before going to PA school. Dr. Huff continues to compete into his 50s and has run numerous marathons and completed a full ironman triathlon.
Dr. Huff has recently founded the Lexington PRP and Stem Cell Institute with the goal of combining a research institute with a clinical staff that provides patients with cutting edge nonsurgical options for arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions. We continue to refine the indications and treatment standards for using orthobiologics in musculoskeletal conditions. Our ultimate goal is to maximize our patients’ quality of life and minimize their disability from any musculoskeletal condition.
Dr. Huff loves being a husband to his beautiful wife Lorrie and a father to his three sons Wallace III, Mason, Brady, and daughter Stella.
Bluegrass Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine
- Specializing in Arthroscopic Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Surgery
- Specializing in minimally invasive total and partial knee replacement and direct anterior hip replacement including Conformis customized total knee replacement
- Specializing in nonsurgical orthobiologic injections for orthopedic conditions such as arthritic joint pain, and sports injuries
- Director of the Lexington PRP and Stem Cell Institute
Dr. Huff has been in practice for 18 years, and with Bluegrass Orthopaedics for 8 years.
Dr. Huff grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia and attended Hampden-Sydney College. While in college, he was a member of the football team and a triple major in Biology, Biochemistry, and Spanish. After college, Dr. Huff spent a year of graduate studies in physiology at Virginia Commonwealth University and then completed 4 years of medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Following medical school, Dr. Huff completed 7 years of Orthopaedic Residency and Fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Dr. Huff is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with added qualifications in Sports Medicine. He serves as a team physician for several local high schools and colleges. He has hospital affiliations with St. Joseph East and Baptist Health.
Dr. Huff has assembled a team of professionals that understand the unique needs of athletes having been there themselves. Michael Blackburn, PA-C played college football at Campbellsville College and later coached high school football before going to PA school. Dr. Huff continues to compete into his 50s and has run numerous marathons and completed a full ironman triathlon.
Dr. Huff has recently founded the Lexington PRP and Stem Cell Institute with the goal of combining a research institute with a clinical staff that provides patients with cutting edge nonsurgical options for arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions. We continue to refine the indications and treatment standards for using orthobiologics in musculoskeletal conditions. Our ultimate goal is to maximize our patients’ quality of life and minimize their disability from any musculoskeletal condition.
Dr. Huff loves being a husband to his beautiful wife Lorrie and a father to his three sons Wallace III, Mason, Brady, and daughter Stella.
Dr. Brennan Royalty
Kentucky One
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Dr. Royalty earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from UK College of Engineering before pursuing his Medical Degree 6 years later at UK College of Medicine. He had his Family Medicine Residency at St. Elizabeth in Crestview, KY and Sports Medicine Fellowship at University of Kentucky. He's been with St. Joseph since the Fall of 2011. He is a family practice MD with a Sports Medicine background, and has assisted with many different college and high school teams. When Dr. Royalty is not working or spending time with his family, he enjoys running - rumor has it he can run a 3:57 mile and can hold his breath for 4 minutes!
Kentucky One
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Dr. Royalty earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from UK College of Engineering before pursuing his Medical Degree 6 years later at UK College of Medicine. He had his Family Medicine Residency at St. Elizabeth in Crestview, KY and Sports Medicine Fellowship at University of Kentucky. He's been with St. Joseph since the Fall of 2011. He is a family practice MD with a Sports Medicine background, and has assisted with many different college and high school teams. When Dr. Royalty is not working or spending time with his family, he enjoys running - rumor has it he can run a 3:57 mile and can hold his breath for 4 minutes!