Kathleen Woo-Rippe, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Geriatric medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Pediatrics
- Preventive medicine
- Mental health care
- Geriatrics
Kathleen Woo-Rippe, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in family and geriatric medicine with professional interests in pediatrics, mental health, GLBT health care and preventive care.
I speak Cantonese.
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Best part of my work: Getting to know my patients and developing long-term relationships.
Why I became a physician: Because of the challenge to treat the whole person including physical and mental needs. Talking with patients and being able to help them feel better brings me joy.
Favorite health tip: Wash your hands and don't touch your face, especially during cold and flu season, to avoid getting sick.
How I spend my free time: Traveling, sailing, enjoying new adventures with my family, reading and spending time with friends.
What patients say about me: I am a good listener and very thorough.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
- Geriatric medicine
Awards and recognitions
- 2019, 2020, 2023 Mpls St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors
Personal interests
- Family activities
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Geriatric Society
- MN Academy of Family Physicians
- MN Medical Directors Society
Current licenses and certifications
- Pisacano Scholar
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- Hennepin County Medical Center
Years of experience
- 21
Additional languages spoken
- Cantonese
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)