Dr. Kripke is not only my doctor but she is my friend who has been there for me any time I have needed her day or night. I am grateful for her expertise, kindness and support for me and my family. I always know I am good hands...thank you Elana Kripke!!
Elana Nudel Kripke, MD
Paoli, PA 19301 Get Directions
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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
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.
Dr. Kripke's Credentials
The New York Hospital, Cornell Medicine Center
New York, NY
Internal Medicine 1990-1992
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
1989-1990
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Medicine 1989
University of Pennsylvania, Annenburg School of Communications
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Communications 1984
Magna Cum Laude
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
Clinical Advisor for Medical Students 1995-2000
Resource Module Coordinator, Domestic Violence Training Program for Integrated Learning, Allegheny University Hospitals, MCP 1995-2000
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Kripke
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
Congratulations Dr.Kripke,
I have been coming to You for a long time now.You have helped me with my time spent
With You.
Thank you so much.
Fondly,Diane B.
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
I think Dr Kripke, is wonderful she caring and spends time with me and yesterday she seen me without an appointment. I just think the world of her and her staff.
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
We first saw Dr. Kripke in 2001, when my husband unexpectedly became ill. Her extreme kindness at that time and for all the years since, has been a boost through the difficult times and a rock at all times. We are so grateful to have been lucky enough to have crossed her path.
Dr. Kripke is the best. I am so fortunate to know her. Not only is my care top knotch, she has helped me with each of my daughters. She recommended just the right specialists for my 17 year old. Without her our options were not great!
Elana Kripke has more than once gone the extra step to make sure she can make the best diagnosis. By ordering an MRI, she caught my discitis before it became septic. She came by to see me in the hospital nearly every day. Dr Kripke is a very thorough doctor. She really listens to me and cares about my state of mind as well as my physical health.
Dr. Kripke,
You are the best. Having a doctor that knows me and there when I need you means the world to me. You have connected me with some excellent specialists and I feel that I have a very complete medical support team.
It means a lot to me to have you connected to Paoli Hospital. I have appreciated the times that you have come to see me when I was in the hospital.
You… See more