Richard Ripperger, M.D.

Dr. Ripperger’s specific area of interest is upper extremity surgery, where he evaluates injuries and conditions affecting your shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and then a fellowship in upper extremity surgery.

• Hometown: Indianola, Iowa
• Undergraduate Education: Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1971
• Medical Education: The University of Iowa, Doctor of Medicine, 1976; Mayo Graduate School of Medicine (University of Minnesota), Master of Science - Orthopedic Surgery, 1980
• Orthopedic Residency: Mayo Clinic, Orthopedic Surgery, 1980
• Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Hand & Upper Extremity, 1981

Professional Memberships:

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Iowa Medical Society
• Scott County Medical Society
• Arthroscopy Association of North America
• Iowa Orthopaedic Society

Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations:

• Crow Valley Surgery Center
• Genesis Medical Center
• Trinity Medical Center - Bettendorf

Clinic Locations:

• Bettendorf, Iowa
• Davenport, Iowa