Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Ripple is originally from Napa Valley, California. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s College of California where he was the George McKeon Scholar-Athlete. He then went on to earn his medical degree as a Dean’s Scholar from the University of Southern California Medical School. After completing his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, he served at Luke Air Force Base in the U.S.A.F. until 2000.

Dr. Ripple is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and his practice includes, but is not limited to, treatment of the shoulder, trauma care, and general orthopaedic issues. Dr. Ripple has done orthopaedic research, which has been widely published, and he continues his education by attending numerous orthopaedic conferences. He is a member of the Arizona Medical Association, the Arizona Orthopaedic Society, and is recognized as an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow.

Medical Degree

University of Southern California Medical School
Los Angeles, California

Orthopaedic Surgery Internship

Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan

Professional Affiliations

Arizona Orthopaedic Society
Fellow, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arizona Medical Association
American Medical Association

Hospital Affiliations

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Arrowhead Community Hospital