Laura E. Ripley
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions

Overview

Ms. Ripley earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Biology from James Madison University. She earned her Master of Science for Practicing Physician Assistants from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Ms. Ripley has a particular interest in working with new patients to build a rapport and establish confidence and trust. Ms. Ripley enjoys the beach, horseback riding and reading. She and her husband are expecting their first child in January 2015.

Dr. Ripley is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Meningioma.

Dr. Ripley is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Physician Assistant in VA

Board Certifications

National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant

Hospital Affiliations

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Newport News
12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, Newport News, VA 23601
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12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, 
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 (0.1 miles away)
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Accepting New Patients

Dr. McAllister is a board certified neurosurgeon on the Virginia Peninsula who specializes in brain and spine surgery. He has a particular interest in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, brain tumors and robotic spine surgery. He is the co-medical director of the Radiosurgery Center at Riverside and helps perform many treatments on the Gamma Knife. He values honesty and has a straightforward approach to neurosurgical practice. Dr. McAllister proudly earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina. He then completed residency training in Neurosurgery at Loyola University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He received training in surgical treatment of spinal deformities at Rush St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. He also completed training in neurology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2001. Dr. McAllister was born in Norfolk and considers Tidewater his home. Outside of his neurosurgical practice he enjoys cycling, hiking, reading and being with his wife and two sons. Dr. Mcallister-Iv is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mcallister-Iv is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mcallister-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
28
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Neurosurgery
Expertise in
28
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Neurosurgery
Referral may be required

Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical And Spine Specialists Williamsburg

120 Kings Way, 2600, 
Williamsburg, VA 
 (18.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

"Dr. Kostov is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kostov completed his General Surgery Internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center then continued at UPMC to finish his residency in Neurological Surgery. In 2010, he finalized a fellowship in Neuroendovascular Neurosurgery also from UPMC, one of the nation's leading programs in this endovascular subspecialty. Dr. Kostov is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kostov is now an attending neurosurgeon and neuroendovascular specialist at Riverside Regional Medical Center where the health system's comprehensive, regional Center for Neurosciences is located. Dr. Kostov specializes in cranial and spine surgeries as well as stereotactic and endovascular procedures. He focuses on less-invasive treatments, education and care of the ""whole patient,"" considering it both a privilege and responsibility to care for patients and their families when they are at their most vulnerable. Dr. Kostov is married with two sons and enjoys skiing, windsurfing and cycling. He grew up on the West Coast and later settled here after training in Pittsburgh. He appreciates the feeling of community and enjoys living in Hampton Roads.". Dr. Kostov is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Kostov is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kostov is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
25
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Expertise in
25
conditions
Referral may be required

Neurosurgical Associates

301 Riverview Ave Ste 400, 
Norfolk, VA 
 (15.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Ran Vijai-Singh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Vijai-Singh is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningoencephalocele, Encephalocele, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Laura E. Ripley, PA is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

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While Laura E. Ripley, PA is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

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Laura E. Ripley, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-534-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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