Kate M. Ripperger, ARNP - Acute Care
Kate Ripperger, ARNP, specializes in acute care and sees patients at the Knoxville Hospital Clinic. A Knoxville native, Kate has been employed at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics since 2017.
As an Acute Care provider, Kate provides care for individuals who are experiencing cold and flu symptoms; minor burns, cuts or rashes; ear, sinus, or urinary tract infection; sprains or strains; pink eye; vomiting and diarrhea; and other acute ailments.
Kate has an extensive nursing background having served in emergency and surgery departments in Texas and Iowa.
Kate and her family live in Knoxville.
To schedule an appointment to see Kate, call (641) 842-7004.

Education & Experience
Master’s Degree: Graceland University, Kansas City, Missouri, Nursing, 2018 (ARNP)
Undergraduate Degree: Mount Mercy College, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, 2007
Certifications & Licensure: IA State License, Nurse practitioner
Specialties/Subspecialties: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Association Affiliations: Emergency Nurse Association