Last Updated on October 23, 2025 by Author
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Dr. Ryan Stanton Biography
Dr. Ryan Stanton is an American working in the field of journalism and medicine as the chief medical contributor for FOX 56 Lexington. He came to Lexington in January 2022 after serving WKYT as a medical expert and contributor for 4 years. Additionally, he works as a full-time emergency physician in Lexington.
Dr. Ryan Stanton Height
Stanton stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Dr. Ryan Stanton Age
Stanton keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when Stanton celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Dr. Ryan Stanton Relatives and Family
Stanton’s father worked as a vascular surgeon and eventually became the dean of the medical school at East Tennessee State University. Regardless, he keeps more information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Dr. Ryan Stanton Spouse and Children
Stanton tied the knot with Donna. Together, the couple has two daughters, Ava and Amelia. Nonetheless, we will update this information when details regarding it are available to the public.
Dr. Ryan Stanton Education
Stanton received his high school diploma before enrolling at East Tennessee State University in 1995. In 1999, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/History. He furthered his studies at the school’s James H. Quillen College of Medicine, graduating with an MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Medicine in 2003. During his time in college, he served WETS-FM NPR as a board operator, host, and producer. Stanton attended Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Kentucky from 2005 to 2008.
Professional Life
Dr. Ryan Stanton Career
Stanton works as the chief medical contributor for FOX 56 Lexington. He began his media career at the age of 14 when he was a radio narrator for a broadcast in Johnson City, Tennessee. Between college and medical school, he worked for WJHL in Johnson City as a production assistant.
Stanton continued his work as a producer during medical school and residency. In this capacity, he produced a film music program and NPR’s medical segment “What’s Going Around.” While he was a physician, he interned at the ABC News Medical Unit in Needham, Massachusetts, under Dr. Timothy Johnson. Since then, he has hosted What’s Going Around, Tools of the Trade, and The Doc Is In.
Following his residency, Stanton worked with the University of Kentucky at both of their hospitals until 2013. He also worked alongside the Central Emergency Physicians at Baptist Health Lexington. In March 2013, he began working as medical director for Lexington Fire/EMS.
Besides his journalism work, Stanton continues his work as a full-time emergency physician in Lexington. Further, he serves on the board of directors of the American College of Emergency Physicians and is the medical director for GMR Motorsports, including NASCAR. He also works as an EMS medical director in Lexington and a national spokesperson.
Dr. Ryan Stanton Net Worth
Stanton has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist and physician.
Dr. Ryan Stanton Salary
Stanton receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as the chief medical contributor for FOX 56 Lexington.
Dr. Ryan Stanton Social Media
Stanton has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook and X(previously Twitter). He has over 3.8K friends on Facebook and a following of over 2.2K on X.
