Dr. Judith A. Rippert, DO, FACC

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Judith A. Rippert, who serves patients in Delaware.

Dr. Rippert is a distinguished cardiologist, offering a range of specialized cardiology services tailored to both adult and geriatric patients. She practices within the esteemed Bayhealth Heart & Vascular network, with the Eden Hill Medical Center in Dover, and the office in Milford, Delaware. In these capacities, she brings her wealth of experience and expertise to the heart health and well-being of her patients, striving to improve their quality of life and overall cardiovascular health.

In addition to her work as a practicing cardiologist, Dr. Rippert is a Clinical Professor at the prestigious Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this role, she imparts her extensive knowledge and clinical insights to the next generation of medical professionals, shaping and nurturing the future of healthcare. 

After obtaining her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Ursinus College, Dr. Rippert graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia and fellowship training at Graduate Hospital, also in Philadelphia.

Dr. Rippert was in private practice starting in 1997 when she began practicing in Dover, Delaware. In 2006, she opened Delaware Heart & Vascular, P.A. in partnership with Dr. Vincent D. Abbrescia. The practice later joined Bayhealth Medical Group in 2019.

A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Rippert is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Cardiology is the study of the heart. It is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and the cardiovascular system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who have extra education and training in preventing, diagnosing, and treating heart conditions. They are experts on the heart muscle itself and the arteries and veins that carry blood.

Throughout her line of work, Dr. Rippert has won many awards and honors, including the Medical Society of Delaware’s Annual Young Physician Award and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Teacher of the Year. 

In her spare time, she enjoys time with her family, playing field hockey and cheering on the Philadelphia Flyers.

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