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Brooklyn, NY
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Thursday: 10am - 6:00pm
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Pediatrician with about 30 years of experience.Location 3099 Coney Island Ave. Brooklyn, NY .tel. 718-891-3964
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
Languages spoken
Czech, Polish, Russian
Doctor Q&A
240 Answers
87 Agrees
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Rush to doctor: You need to talk to your doctor! if needed he will refer you to specialists(psychologist psychiatrist, dietitian).
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: One of allergic reactions of Amoxicillin could be skin rash iven on anal skin.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
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Yes: To check for HIV is the must for blood testing.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Don't smoke...: Don't drink alcohol, eat healthy food , walk often, avoid havy job.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes ,You can: Check your endocrine status. If you have no any gynecological problems you may get pregnant. Risk is high, but it's your decision.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Always: Keep inhaler in your pocket.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
High posibility!: Check your baby's urine for infection.If urine culture positive for infection, do kidney sono and test called vcug, to rule out reflucs.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Some times: Vaccine gives such side effect.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Unfortunately: Metastases from breast cancers can go to the lungs.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Sore throat: Could be Strep infection even without fever.Tylenol/Motrin temporary could relieve yous symptoms.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
No: It's too early to predict he height.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
No: For healthy lifestyle eat only fresh products.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: You have to see a doctor for the right diagnosis and right treatment.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Pain, irritation: Pain, irritation, discharge.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
X/ray: Chid nee neuro evoluation and observatio for at least 24 hrs. Wrist x/raiy should be don asap.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: But take it only by doctor's indications.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
I'm 19 years old. how much sugar can i take per day without risking diabetes or something like that?
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Sugar does not: Cause diabetes. Infection , environment, genetic predisposition and obesity can.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Add vitamines : You should eat healthy food like fish, few times a day, spend more time outside on sunny days. Also you need see bgi specialist to be shure you bowel ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Every 7 years: Pediatrician should take a board to confirm and keep high standard and quality of medical knowledge.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: Take a pregnancy test to be sure.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Work up: Rule out infections, congenital problem, blood diseases, itp......Consult hematologist.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Clean baby's nose .: Then feed the baby. If vomiting persist, consult with doctor.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
It depend on: Many factors.How much she gained? Do u have breast milk?How often she using breast?On everege4-6 oz per feeding.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Blood test more: accurate. It also can show how many week are you pregnant.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Physical: exam and blood/urine work can help Doctors to find if you have any imbalance
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
It depends: On your age, weight and a pill's dose.If pill was 325-500 mg it's ok for adult.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: Fda approved Imodium (loperamide) for 2 Y.O. And up. The dose for 4 Y.O. Child 1mg 3 times a day. First, consult your doctor if your child need it.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Take a fresh air: Wash your face with cold water.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Tests: Weigt, height, bmi, bone age, healt, family history, blood tests. More or less for the first visit.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Many causes: Some of them:stress, uti, diabetes...
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
If you decided: To do circumcision, talk to urologist. He will explain you all risks and benefits.
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A member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Go to doctor: He will evaluate your child and make a right diagnosis and treatment.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Many causes....: Anemia, high blood pressure, infections, masses in the brain, and many others causes.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Be strong!: 1 go to your doctor for check up and blood work! 2 if all tests are normal, go to diet with lo cal and exercises. Be strong and honest to yourself! ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: Should use condom anyway!
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: You can use milk. But the best way is to use spring water.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: You have a chance to get pregnant while having unprotected sex.There is still risk to get pregnant even during the periods.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: Night cough also could be sign of asthma. See a doctor, do allergy test and spirometry.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Cold is mildler: Last few day with fever les then 102f flu on the other hand lasts longer with temp up to 103-104, lasts longer and gives more complications.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: Some worms grow so fast and so big they can cause intususeption.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Ideal whgt:: 106 lb(48 kg)+-2-3kg.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Yes: If baby is not sick and did not received live vaccines recently.Anyway wear the mask.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Hard to say.: Mother's blood type needed too.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Depending : On your weight. For adult person 325mg not a dangerous dose.But better take the medicine , when you really need it.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Immideately contact : Your doctor! it could a range of different diseases from febrile seizures to meningitis!
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Don't let: To scratch that spots. Use calomine lotion to dry the rash. Rash will disappear itself.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
No medicine: No medicine left in, or if new-broken pump.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Not right away: Watch for child for few hours.Check temp., abd. Pain, vomiting , diarrhea... If symptoms deteriorate-call md or go to er.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Spider bite: It look likes inflammation getting worse. You need to see a doctor now.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Ripaanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Increase his: Water intake. Probably he became dehydrated from hot climate.
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Mar 7, 2013
Dr B. Ripa is very knowledgeable and caring physician. He provides sharp answers down to the point.
Dec 8, 2014
Very accurate and timely responses.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ripa is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I made an appt today so Dr. can see him I'm worried because he had UTI when he was about 5 months and his sister had two UTI's she's only 2.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I am already walking for half an hour in morning. Any medication?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have severe OSA on cpap daily. Can he also have OSA like me?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
stavropol
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
who is who
Top Pediatrician, Third Place, New York - Winter
2013
Top Pediatrician, Third Place, New York - Summer
2013
Affiliations
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