Ryan Pezold

Ryan Pezold, MA, MBA, serves as the Research Director of Clinical Quality and Value at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) since June 2012, leading the Registry Analytics Institute and managing the International Prosthesis Library. Pezold oversees various grant-funded research initiatives and acts as a liaison to registry subcommittees while providing input on data specifications and handling registry outcomes-related escalations. Previous roles within AAOS include Director of Clinical Quality and Value and Manager of Quality and Value Development, focusing on quality initiatives and educational programming in orthobiologics. Earlier professional experiences include positions at MLB Advanced Media and the University of Chicago, enhancing research and analytical skills in clinical and social science contexts. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago, certification in Health Economics and Outcomes Research from the University of Washington, a Bachelor’s degree in General Psychology from Eastern Illinois University, and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.