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Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

Internal Medicine

11 Industrial Boulevard Paoli Pointe Building, Suite 101, Paoli, PA
Hospital Affiliations
Paoli Hospital
Dr. Kripke

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About Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

At Main Line Internal Medicine, my team and I are devoted to providing compassionate, personalized healthcare in a warm and supportive setting, a true medical home. We are a practice that focuses on wellness and health maintenance, and aggressively treats acute illness as well as chronic conditions. My staff and I coordinate tests and procedures and expedite specialist appointments. I am available to each patient during and after hours. I visit my patients if they are admitted to Paoli Hospital and facilitate follow up after discharge. Similar to conveniences often associated with concierge medicine practices, I also offer same- or next-day appointments that start on time. 

I am a university trained Internal Medicine specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience in primary care. I have practiced medicine at large urban academic centers and community hospitals. I established my current practice in 2000, and have developed strong relationships with a select group of medical and surgical specialists both within and outside the Main Line Health system. 

I bring experience, expertise, compassion, humor and a certain amount of tenacity to bear when I approach patient care. I have found that meaningful conversation with my patients is as important as a blood test or x-ray. I want to know about diet, sleep and exercise habits, relationships, concerns and joys. I base a patient’s health plan or prescription on a synthesis of the personal and the technological data. In short, I treat my patients as members of my family. I believe this approach is the key to effective healthcare.

Residency

The New York Hospital, Cornell Medicine Center
New York, NY
Internal Medicine 1990-1992

Internship

Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
1989-1990

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Medicine 1989

Undergraduate

University of Pennsylvania, Annenburg School of Communications
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Communications 1984
Magna Cum Laude

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

Paoli Hospital

English and Hebrew

Founder and Chair, MCP Domestic Violence Community Project 1995-2000
Clinical Advisor for Medical Students 1995-2000
Resource Module Coordinator, Domestic Violence Training Program for Integrated Learning, Allegheny University Hospitals, MCP 1995-2000

Castle Connolly Top Doc 2015-2024
Top Doc, Philadelphia Magazine, 2018
Fellow, Faculty Development Award, Bureau of Health Professions Services Administration 1995-1997
Mary DeWitt Petit Fellowship Grant, Educational Domestic Violence Research Project 1996-1998

American College of Physicians

Pennsylvania

Lectures to medical students and medical residents on topics i.e. headaches, somatization, weight loss and Domestic Violence 1992-2000

Benefits of joining Dr. Kripke's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Kripke quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Kripke by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Kripke when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

The office of Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

Primary Office
11 Industrial Boulevard Paoli Pointe Building, Suite 101
Paoli, PA 19301
866.696.3847
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Hours
Mon 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
My story is about how Dr. Kripke saved my husband’s life. He was showing signs of severe Lyme disease and he just wasn’t responding to the medication. When he spiked a fever of almost 105, Dr. Kripke told me to take him to the ER ASAP. She would alert them and tell them what she suspected. She was right. He had babaseosis, a rare tick disease, at least at the time. My husband spent 5 days in the…
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Elizabeth
March 10, 2024
Dr. Kripke earned and continues with the title of My Little Angel since 2014. I arrived at her office April 30th with a fever and labored breathing and requested that she make me all better within ten days since my daughter's delivery date was May 16. I was scheduled to live in NY for a year and provide support for my 4 yr. old grandson as well as the new baby Monday through Friday. The good…
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Trudie
March 9, 2024
Dr. Kripke listened to issues my daughter was having and moved quickly to get the information as well as testing to determine next steps. She went above and beyond knowing that I was the concerned mother who was not going to sleep well without the results. I really appreciate her willingness to go the extra mile. Thank you Dr. Kripke!
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Cynthia
March 9, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Kripke for over 25 years and can’t say enough good things about her. She is smart, understanding, kind, and hard working, and I value her insights, especially as I age. She usually has the answer, and if she doesn’t she finds out what is best. She has the respect of and works smoothly with specialists to resolve differences. Also, she likes a good song every now and…
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Philip
March 2, 2024

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