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Stephen Ripple

Stephen Ripple, MD

4.81079 ratings

Orthopedic Surgery

Video Visit
Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Provider Gender

Male

About 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

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

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

Video

Locations

  1. Banner Health Clinic
    • 5601 West Eugie Avenue, Suite 100, Glendale, AZ 85304
  2. Banner Health Center plus
    • 7701 West Aspera Boulevard, Suite 102, Glendale, AZ 85308

Testimonials

4.8 out of 5.0

1079 ratings

All 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Very kind, always answers with detail, and gives viable solutions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Dr Ripple is honest and knows how to treat for the best outcome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    He listens and answers questions with patience and clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr Ripple is the best!!! He is a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    He's a great knowledgeable and skilled surgeon with an awesome bedside manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Great doctor- great bedside manner - gives explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr S. Ripple took time to explain each option. The information was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    He was very knowledgeable, professional, and down to earth.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Always satisfied with his service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    He listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Great, bedside manner, awesome personality, very knowledgeable, and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Takes time with patients and answers questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    He really cares about your problem!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    He seemed to genuinely care about my reason for being there. He helped me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Extremely knowledgeable. We discussed each possible outcome moving forward with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Friendly and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr.Ripple explained my options and what would/could work best for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    I liked him from the get go.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Ripple explains all your options for treatment and is very knowledgeable and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr Ripple is a very good doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    He is quick, to the point and has a lot of empathy for your concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    My surgery was successful, he listens, and answered ALL my questions without judgement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Very pleasant Dr, really like him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Very easy to talk with and understanding treatment options

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    He is very good at what he does. And very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Very experienced and polite

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    He is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Personable, friendly, helpful, explains every option so I understood my options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr Ripple is an amazing doctor and person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    He has been a very good Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Just a nice, caring doctor!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Knowledge and understanding to my pain

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Competent and honest. Friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Friendly and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Dr Ripple is a very attentive person. He listens, examines and offers all possible treatments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2025

    Dr. Ripple is awesome. He is the Cats meow

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    He was very nice and answered my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    He was very professional and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/31/2025

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    Very knowledgeable and thorough Doctor. Good bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Dr. Ripple is an outstanding doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Excellent at what he does and informing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2025

    Very helpful, talks about options, explains process.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    Professional and courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2024

    Dr Ripple is a doctor that's tells you like it is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2024

    Very personable answered every question I had and explained everything with great detail

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2024

    He was easy to talk to

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2024

    He is a good doctor that knows what he is doing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2024

    Dr. Ripple is straight to the point and I like that about him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2024

    Very good communications. Gives options for care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2024

    He is a very good Doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2024

    He prescribed the care that I required.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2024

    He is a good Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2024

    He is great. Explains the issue at hand and gives information on possible treatments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2024

    He is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2024

    Professional, asked good questions and provide clear answers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    He explains my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2024

    Very detailed in explanations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2024

    Great surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2024

    Dr. Ripple and his staff are the very best at what they do for their patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2024

    Very helpful in explaining my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2024

    Outstanding practitioner!

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