About
M. Ryan Vaclaw, MD is a lifelong resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and a board-certified family physician with more than two decades of local practice. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma in Norman in 1990. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa in 1994. Dr. Vaclaw completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at the Oklahoma University Family Practice Clinic in Tulsa, finishing in 1997. He followed that training with a fellowship in Obstetrics at the OU Family Practice Clinic in Tulsa, completing it in 1998.
Dr. Vaclaw holds dual board credentials: Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and Medical Examiner for the State of Oklahoma. He speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a broader range of patients in the community. He maintains memberships in the Oklahoma State Medical Association, the Oklahoma Association of Family Practice, the American Medical Association, and the American Association of Family Practice. His career has spanned both independent practice and large corporate medicine. That breadth led him to affiliate with MDVIP, where he focuses on proactive, individualized care. Outside medicine, Dr. Vaclaw enjoys sports, fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK - Bachelor of Science, Zoology 1990
Medical School
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK - Doctorate of Medicine 1994
Residency
Family Medicine, Oklahoma University Family Practice Clinic - Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 1995-1997
Fellowship
Obstetrics, OU Family Practice Clinic, Tulsa, OK 1997-1998
Additional Training
Internship: Oklahoma University Family Practice Clinic - Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 1994-1995
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Who is Dr. Vaclaw right for?
Dr. Vaclaw is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a seasoned family physician. Patients with chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from his proactive, prevention-focused approach. His deep ties to the Bartlesville healthcare community make him especially effective at coordinating specialist referrals. Spanish-speaking patients will find he communicates fluently in their language.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vaclaw practices full-scope family medicine, managing both acute and chronic conditions. He focuses on preventive care and chronic disease management, including hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. He also conducts advanced diagnostic screenings as part of his MDVIP wellness program.
Yes. Dr. Vaclaw holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also serves as a Medical Examiner for the State of Oklahoma.
Dr. Vaclaw earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa in 1994. He completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at the Oklahoma University Family Practice Clinic in Tulsa. He then completed a fellowship in Obstetrics at the OU Family Practice Clinic in 1998.
Dr. Vaclaw has practiced medicine in Bartlesville for over two decades. He grew up in Bartlesville and has spent his entire career serving patients in this community and the surrounding areas.
Yes. Dr. Vaclaw speaks both English and Spanish, which allows him to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Vaclaw believes there are no shortcuts when it comes to health. He focuses on building individualized wellness plans and taking a proactive role in each patient's healthcare. He works with patients to create action plans that support their personal health goals over the long term.
Yes. Dr. Vaclaw draws on more than two decades of relationships within the Bartlesville healthcare community. He refers patients to specialists as needed and takes time to communicate directly with those specialists on each patient's behalf.
Dr. Vaclaw holds affiliations with Ascension/St. John/Jane Phillips and Bailey Medical Center, both serving the Bartlesville area.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026