Scott A. Kripke, MD

Scott A. Kripke, MD

Dr. Kripke is a board-certified general surgeon who has been a member of the surgical team at Paoli Hospital all of his career. He is regionally recognized for his expertise and experience evaluating and treating a wide range of diseases and conditions that may require the care of a surgeon. This includes colon cancer and benign (noncancerous) disorders of the colon, hernias that occur anywhere in the abdomen or pelvis, breast cancer, gallstones, appendicitis, stomach ulcers, and gastrointestinal bleeding—to name just a few. Dr. Kripke employs minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever appropriate and is particularly mindful of cosmetic as well as functional results following surgery. In addition to his busy practice performing elective surgeries, Dr. Kripke manages patients who come to the Paoli Hospital emergency department needing urgent surgical assessment or treatment for an acute abdominal condition. A graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Kripke received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also completed a residency in general surgery and a research fellowship in nutrition and metabolism. He has authored several scientific articles and book chapters in the field of nutrition and metabolism. Dr. Kripke’s interest in the surgical treatment of cancer led him to pursue advanced training in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he gained experience performing complex gastrointestinal surgeries. He entered surgical practice shortly thereafter and has served the Paoli Hospital community for more than 30 years.