Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

Internal Medicine
11 Industrial Boulevard Paoli Pointe Building, Suite 101
Paoli, PA 19301 Get Directions
1.866.696.3847
Elana Nudel Kripke, MD
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Annual Membership Fee

450.00 every 3 months **
900.00 every 6 months **
1,800.00 each year **

My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...

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.
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Dr. Kripke's Credentials

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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
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
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
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

Testimonials from patients of Dr. Kripke

from Linda in PA March 25, 2020 for Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

My first appointment with Dr. Kripke was in August of 2003. After about 10 minutes, I knew I had found the perfect doctor for me, as we sat and commiserated over our beloved late dogs. Through the years, I know that I have received the best medical care I could have wished for. Dr. Kripke is a very compassionate and caring physician while being extremely thorough and cautious at the same time… See more

from kenneth in PA March 10, 2020 for Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

No doubt she has made me think way more seriously about my health. Our health is our responsibility but many of us take ours for granted since we have been so very lucky. But as we become AGE positive things change a bit. With her approach and concern she has helped me focus on what important. She works so very hard and we all benefit. Bravo Dr. K

from Barbara May 4, 2018 for Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

I feel honored that Dr. Elana Kripke is my personal physician. I can reach her whenever I need her. Dr. Kripke cares so much about her patients and really listens and empathizes with them. Also she is persistent in trying to find the root causes of any health issues. She is kind and gentle but insistent that her patients follow through with directions for treatment or referrals.Her dedicated… See more

from Marie in PA March 16, 2018 for Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

I first met Dr Kripke while at work. I was in pain and had no idea what was wrong. Without even knowing me she started taking care of me! I was taken to the ER and she came down to see how I was doing. I knew then that she was kind, caring and compassionate with a little something extra special mixed in. She has been my PCP ever since. Dr Kripke has seen me through some really tough personal… See more

from Patricia in PA March 2, 2018 for Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

You know it's a wonderful feeling to know that when you need a doctor and call
for that appointment with Dr. Kripke they know who you are. Whether you are
sick and need attention ASAP or a routine checkup or you wish a return call
from Dr. Kripke it's handled.
MDVIP has given her more control over her practice which is a benefit to Dr. Kripke and her… See more

from Philip in PA March 1, 2018 for Elana Nudel Kripke, MD

Dr. Kripke really cares about her patients. She leaves no stone un-turned. She has a positive approach toward preventative medicine. Using this approach, I strongly believe she recently saved me from a Heart Attack. I've been her patient for over 15 years and I could not imagine me going to any other Family Doctor. When she recommends a specialist to see, I have found that doctor to be of… See more

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