Dr. Ignacio Ripoll, MD, FACP, FACCP

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Esteemed Physician Enhances Patient Care in Virginia Beach

A highly trained pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist, Dr. Ripoll sees patients at Sleep Specialists of Tidewater in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With an extensive background in critical care and sleep medicine, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the practice, enhancing the quality of care for patients in the Virginia Beach area.

Before embarking on his professional journey, he attended medical school at Javeriana University in Colombia, before completing his residency in internal medicine at Toronto General Hospital in Canada. He further honed his skills with a fellowship in critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and served as Chief Resident in internal medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to medical education.

Board-certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine, sleep medicine, and internal medicine, Dr. Ripoll is dedicated to advancing patient care through comprehensive treatment approaches. His extensive experience includes participation on numerous medical and community committees, where he advocates for improved healthcare outcomes. Dr. Ripoll is also an accomplished educator, having made numerous presentations at scientific meetings and published many clinical articles in respected medical journals.

On a more professional level, he is an active member of seven professional organizations, including the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Thoracic Society, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American College of Chest Physicians. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements in his fields of expertise.

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