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Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD
4.6 (110 Ratings)
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Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Lincoln, NE.
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Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 66
Lincoln, NE
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Lincoln, NE.

About

Dr. Ripa graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Elmwood Medical Center. Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Lincoln, NE and has 42 years experience. Dr. Ripa currently practices at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and are affiliated with CHI Health St. Elizabeth and Bryan East Campus. Dr. Ripa has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ripa received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 110 times. Dr. Ripa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ripa is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Genu Valgum
Gonococcal Bursitis
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Ankle Arthroscopy
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion

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4.6
Based on 110 Reviews
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1 Star (8)

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Feb 16, 2025
Very personable and professional.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Scott White Memorial Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Elmwood Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ripa's profile.

Dr. Ripa frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD is affiliated with CHI Health St. Elizabeth and Bryan East Campus.

Yes, Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth

    555 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE

  • Bryan East Campus

    1600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE