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Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 67
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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 67
Lincoln, NE
Accepting new patients
43 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 43 years experience. Dr. Ripa currently practices at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and is affiliated with CHI Health St. Elizabeth. Dr. Ripa has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis, Knee Tendinitis and Baker’s Cyst among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ripa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ripa accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Knee Tendinitis
Baker’s Cyst
Scoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Genu Varum
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Knee Arthroscopy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Cervical Stenosis
Bursitis
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Osteoarthritis
Radiculopathy
Laminoforaminotomy
Bursitis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Herniated Disc
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Chronic Neck Pain
Chondromalacia
Miner's Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Meniscectomy
Spine Deformities
Steroid Injection
Knee Replacement
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Spinal Cord Decompression
Hip Replacement
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Arthrocentesis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Bursitis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Pelvic Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Hip Sprain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Genu Valgum
Upper Back Pain
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Discectomy
Knee Sprain
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Difficulty With Walking
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Gait Abnormality
Peripheral Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Somatic Nerve Block
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
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
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
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
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Carpal Tunnel 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
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Laminoplasty
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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

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, Lincoln, NE 68510
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 436-2000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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Patient Reviews
Feb 03, 2026
He listened to my concerns about how I was feeling and wanted other doctors info to help him make a decision on what to do next, I got him the information, he called thanked me for the information and started making a plan for me.
— Feb 03, 2026
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Specialties*
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Does Dr. Ripa communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Ripa have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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: Joint Pain, Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis, Knee Tendinitis and Baker’s Cyst. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Daniel Ripa, MD is affiliated with CHI Health St. Elizabeth.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education
Internship
  • Scott White Memorial Hospital
    1984
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Elmwood Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth

    555 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE

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