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I have a busy General Surgery practice in the Roanoke, Va. area. In addition to my surgery, I have developed interests in venous surgery and skincare, and twice a week I spend afternoons seeing patients with these problems.
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General Surgery
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English
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Dr. Robert Ripley answered
42 years experience General Surgery
No : There is no proven technique to dissolve a gallstone. You may be aware that lithotripsy can be used "to break up kidney stones", but unfortunately, t ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ripley is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1979MD
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