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Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD
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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
41 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 41 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 Baker’s Cyst, Joint Pain and Low Back 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 106 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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Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
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 Radiculopathy
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
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
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)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
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 Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Laminoplasty
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Nebraska Orthopaedic Center
    575 S 70th St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68510
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 436-2000
  2. 2 CHI Health St. Elizabeth
    555 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 219-8000
  3. 3 Bryan Medical Center
    1600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 489-0200
  4. 4 Noc Surgery Center
    6900 A St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68510
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 436-2000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ripa
4.6
Based on 106 Reviews
5 Stars (90)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Aug 30, 2024
Very friendly and professional. Answered all my questions. Was very honest and straightforward. The entire staff were extremely kind and accommodating.
— Aug 30, 2024
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Baker’s Cyst, Joint Pain and Low Back 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