Dr. Rippe earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He serves as the Medical Director of Rippe Health Evaluation. Dr. Rippe is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years in St. Joseph, Missouri. Prior to joining private practice, Dr. Rippe served in the United States Army as a commissioned Captain and was then promoted to Major. Most recently he has practiced as an Internist at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rippe is a proud husband and father of five wonderful children. Dr. Rippe is the brother of James Rippe, M.D. Founder and Director of Rippe Health Evaluation.