Dr. Virginia Phipps, DO, MS
Internist
2055 Military Trl 204 Jupiter, FL, 33458About
Dr. Virginia Phipps is an internist practicing in Jupiter, FL. Dr. Phipps specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a subspecialty physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Phipps provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Virginia Phipps, DO, MS's Expert Contributions
Do You Know if You Have Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your body‘s blood sugars are too high. There are many people in the United States who have elevated blood sugars, but they are not aware. It has been estimated that as many as 463 million people in the world have diabetes.There are many people who have...
Should I lie down for high blood pressure?
I would suggest you get your blood pressure be checked by healthcare professional, rather than lay down. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Beth Israel Heart Award 2004 Beth Israel Medical Center
Internships
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Professional Society Memberships
- FOMAPalm Beach Medical Society
Professional Affiliations
- Chamber of Commerce- Palm Beaches
Articles and Publications
- E-book: Know Your Numbers: An Insightful Tool for Understanding Your Health
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, consistency, constant learning
Awards
- Beth Israel Medical Center Heart Award
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Founder of Phipps Family Scholarship FundFounder of Doreen snd Benjamin Phipps Scholarship Fund
Teaching and speaking
- Speaker, Greater Faith Ministries: zmedical Issues Impacting People Of ColorKeynote Speaker at Cayon High School 20-year Class Reunion-June 2015: Health Issues Affecting African AmericansSpeaker, Lehigh Valley Womens Health Summit June 2010- Small Changes, Big Impact!
Favorite Place to Vacation
- International beaches, road less trsveled
Hobbies / Sports
- Singing, Travel, Designing
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