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About Me

Special Interests

Acute Spine Center, Electrodiagnostics (EMGs), pain management, back pain management, workers compensation, acure spine injuries, stroke, trigger point injections, epidural steroid injections, non-cosmetic Botox injections for spasticity, independent medical exams, orthotic prosthesis evaluations

Experience

Education

1999 - University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, Medical School

Residency

University of Colorado, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; American Board of Pain Medicine; Certified Independent Medical Examiner by the Board of Independent Medical Examiners

Reviews

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September 28, 2025
Very disappointed, uncomfortable etc visit to a Dr. I will not see this Dr again in the future for any reason.
September 28, 2025
Very thorough and informative
September 28, 2025
Awesome
September 11, 2025
Everyone was great! Dr thoroughly explained options for moving forward.
September 10, 2025
My Dr is a brilliant man and listens to me about concerns I may have. My nurse is very kind and efficient.
September 08, 2025
Dr Ripperda is very a good listener and a great Doctor.
September 07, 2025
Dr Ripperda & his nurse are a great team.
July 10, 2025
Dr. Ripperda and his nurse are always so friendly and kind. I enjoy my visits with him.
June 29, 2025
Dr Ripperda has superior bedside maner, is easy to visit with and always extremely professional.
June 15, 2025
Very professional and provided trigger point injections in the area needed! Explained procedure well!
June 04, 2025
Excellent Dr
May 16, 2025
I can always depend on Dr Ripperda to listen and give me honest information. One of my favorites!
May 08, 2025
Visited well with us
May 08, 2025
Dr Ripperdal always explains the risk of trigger point injections.
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