Dr. Richard R Ripperger M.D.
Orthopedist
2300 53rd Ave Suite 100 Bettendorf IA, 52722About
Dr. Richard Ripperger is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Bettendorf, IA. Dr. Ripperger specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ripperger tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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