Dr. Shanna Ripley is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and has additional experience in public health and teaching. Early on, Dr. Ripley knew that she wanted to pursue her passion for medicine, so she attended and graduated from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences before completing her residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She truly values the opportunity to build relationships with her patients, offering them education and support throughout their health journey. Dr. Ripley collaborates with her team to find solutions that work for each patient and believes that a healthy physician-patient relationship is built on mutual trust and respect. She always emphasizes the importance of communication as it is the key to guiding her patients to live healthier and happier lives. Outside the office, Dr. Ripley enjoys spending quality time with her family, as well as exercising and reading.