
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Stephen Ripple and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I try to explain to the patient their diagnosis and treatment options so that they can make a decision that is right for them. Many patients do not need surgery and can recover with therapy or other treatments. However, if surgery is necessary I want my patients to completely understand the surgical procedure and, importantly, what they will need to do post surgery to recover fully.
Interests & Activities
Hiking, Fly fishing, Camping, spending time with family
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 1997
- Medical School: Keck School of Medicine at USC, Orthopedic Surgery, 1992
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
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Locations
- Banner Health Clinic
- 5601 West Eugie Avenue, Suite 100, Glendale, AZ 85304
- phone: 602-298-8888
- fax: 602-978-4129
- Banner Health Center plus
- 7701 West Aspera Boulevard, Suite 102, Glendale, AZ 85308
- phone: 623-248-2103
- fax: 623-242-5848
Testimonials
4.8 out of 5.0
1079 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Very kind, always answers with detail, and gives viable solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Dr Ripple is honest and knows how to treat for the best outcome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
He listens and answers questions with patience and clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr Ripple is the best!!! He is a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
He's a great knowledgeable and skilled surgeon with an awesome bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Ripple was great! He asked thoughtful questions, really listened to my responses, explained several treatment options clearly, and let me choose the plan I felt most comfortable with. He truly made the whole experience easy and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Great doctor- great bedside manner - gives explanations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Very good, personable doctor that knows his business, and offers a full range of treatment options as appropriate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Doctor Ripple always took the time to explain the process. He never rushed me. He is a very knowledgeable doctor. He did surgery on my left shoulder. The surgery was a success.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr S. Ripple took time to explain each option. The information was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
He sat and explained my condition and told me all the options so we together could make an informative decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
He was very knowledgeable, professional, and down to earth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Always satisfied with his service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Kind, listens, answers questions respectfully and in a manner which is easy to understand. Professional, caring and most importantly earned my trust as a result. Post-op he spent time explaining what and why his treatment plan was critical to my healing and general health. Highly recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
He listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Great, bedside manner, awesome personality, very knowledgeable, and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Takes time with patients and answers questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Up to this point Dr. Ripple has been a great Doctor! I would recommend him to anyone in need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
He really cares about your problem!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
He seemed to genuinely care about my reason for being there. He helped me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Extremely knowledgeable. We discussed each possible outcome moving forward with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr.Ripple explained my options and what would/could work best for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Was very thorough. Did not push surgery. Said to continue with Physical Therapy as the best solution.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
I liked him from the get go.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Ripple explains all your options for treatment and is very knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr Ripple is a very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
He is quick, to the point and has a lot of empathy for your concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
My surgery was successful, he listens, and answered ALL my questions without judgement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Very pleasant Dr, really like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Very easy to talk with and understanding treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
He is very good at what he does. And very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
We have recommended Dr. Ripple to many of our family and friends. He is an amazing Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Very experienced and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
He is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Personable, friendly, helpful, explains every option so I understood my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Dr Ripple is an amazing doctor and person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
He has been a very good Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Ripple is a great doctor, he explains everything and gives you diagrams of the problem. He's helped me with shoulder problems. Very kind Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Just a nice, caring doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Knowledge and understanding to my pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Competent and honest. Friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Friendly and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr Ripple is a very attentive person. He listens, examines and offers all possible treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
Dr. Ripple is awesome. He is the Cats meow
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
I have had a couple different procedures done by Dr. Ripple. He was very caring and supportive before, during and after my procedures.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
Dr. Ripple is a great Dr. Very informative about your problem. Compassionate, caring and tells it like it is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
He was very nice and answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
He was very professional and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
He's very through. Explains things very clearly and is willing to work with his patient. Trust that he's giving me the best advice to help me with my arthritis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
He is very personable, honest and caring. He listens to the concerns and explains options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
Very knowledgeable and thorough Doctor. Good bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Dr. Ripple is an outstanding doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
He listens to me and gives me clear instructions on what he thinks I need to do and what is going on with me. He can give me a shot in my shoulder without any pain at all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Excellent at what he does and informing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
He explained the pros and cons of the surgery in a clear manner and answered all our questions with care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
Dr. Ripple carefully examined my tests before coming to examine me. He had to give us bad news about my prognosis but did so in a caring manner. He offered alternatives and gave us time to absorb what he was saying.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
Very helpful, talks about options, explains process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
He listened very carefully to what I had to say about my condition and he ordered a X-ray on the spot and after that he explained to me in detail the plan going forward. After two visits the pain is almost gone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Dr. Ripple is a very knowledgeable surgeon. He answered all my questions. He explained it to me what to do after the surgery, when I start physical therapy, and what we expect for the next month.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
We have recommended Dr. Ripple to family and friends. We believe he is an amazing, caring, thorough Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Dr. Ripple was extremely thorough, with the examination and the procedure for my left shoulder, which required a surgical procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
Knowledgeable, took his time addressing my needs and explained all my options for treatment. He's very professional and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr Ripple is an amazing surgeon and doctor! He has done a couple surgeries for me and has done amazing work! Would definitely recommend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
He is very knowledgeable doctor. He took his time and explained that to me everything I need to know before surgery and after surgery. He answered all my questions. so to me, he is a 10 star Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
He's attentive, very personable and makes you feel like you're the most important person when he sees you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2024
Dr Ripple is a doctor that's tells you like it is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2024
Very personable answered every question I had and explained everything with great detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
I've been a patient for over two decades. Dr. Ripple takes time to ask pertinent questions to address my needs. I'm able to explain my issues. He's always thorough and detailed with next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
Dr. Ripple has a manner that immediately put me at ease and gave me the sense that I was in the best of hands. He was so reassuring in the way he addressed every concern I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
He was easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
He is a good doctor that knows what he is doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr. Ripple is straight to the point and I like that about him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
I've been seeing Dr Ripple for many years. He's caring and thorough. Always discusses my treatment and options. I feel very comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
Dr Ripple is an awesome doctor. He takes his tiem with patients and explains everything very understandable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Very good communications. Gives options for care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
He is a very good Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
He prescribed the care that I required.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
He is a good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
His bedside manner is excellent. You can tell he truly cares about his patients. You're definitely not looked at as another payday or like you're being mistreated or taken advantage of. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail and makes sure you understand everything. Wish there were more like him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
He is great. Explains the issue at hand and gives information on possible treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2024
He is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Caring, professional, clearly explained the recommended procedure which was scheduled within a timely manner from my appointment date
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
Professional, asked good questions and provide clear answers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
The doctor gives you options regarding treatment. He explains what he feels are the best options. He follows through with treatment plan. He seems to care about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
He explains my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2024
Very detailed in explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Dr. Ripple is very patient and explains all procedures so you can comprehend what is wrong and what needs to be done to make you well. He is so pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Great surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
He was very kind and explained everything to ensure I understood my injury and the plan to fix it. He was very straight to the point and didn't try to confuse me with a bunch of options. He listened to my needs of what I wanted to be able to do, and he gave me the best option to address it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
He spent quite a bit of time with me. I didn't feel rushed. I felt heard
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2024
Dr. Ripple and his staff are the very best at what they do for their patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2024
Very helpful in explaining my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2024
He is pleasant and to the point. Efficient. He has done other surgeries for me and they were all great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Outstanding practitioner!
Similar Providers
Banner Health Clinic
5601 West Eugie Avenue, Suite 100, Glendale, AZ 85304
Banner Health Center plus
7701 West Aspera Boulevard, Suite 102, Glendale, AZ 85308

