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Dr. Ralph Zipper, MD

Dr. Ralph Zipper, MD

Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ralph Zipper, MD is an urogynecology & reconstructive pelvic surgery specialist in Melbourne, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1992. He is affiliated with Melbourne Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

200 S Harbor City Blvd Ste 401 Melbourne, FL 32901

Make an Appointment

(321) 674-2114

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zipper specializes in the areas of Obstetrics & Gynecology & Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Zipper's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zipper

3.8
29 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
66%
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4 star
3%
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
28%
28%

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Pleasant and professional staff and Doctor. Clean office and easy appointment scheduling. Thorough on site testing and accurate diagnosis.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 14, 2019
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I was highly recommended by Dr Yoo’s office. I called to make an appointment, they told me they would need a statement showing on time payments to my insurance before they would accept me as a new patient. I had never been asked that before, but then I explained I had been late a couple of times this year due to the very high insurance premium but I was all caught up. She said “well we all have bills which we are expected to pay on time” I was shocked and could not believe what I was hearing!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Lisa in Port st lucie, FL – Aug 11, 2018
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They charged me $1037.36 up front for a procedure they failed to get an auth on, breaching their contract with the insurance. 2 months later and they resubmit the claim 3 times and now said they will appeal “when they have time”, but that if it is not overturned they will not refund the portion I am owed ($804.71) because they “don’t work for free”. I now have to take them to court, after numerous calls, being hung up on by both Leslie and Erica, made cry and were told “the buck stops here”.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jamie in Melbourne Beach, FL – May 24, 2018
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I had an appointment with Dr. Zipper! I know if you cancel without prior notice you have to pay 50.00. The day I was to see Dr. Zipper my husband got called into work unexpectedly and I called Dr Zippers office as soon as they opened. I live in Port St John so I could not walk, I could not afford a cab to Melbourne, and I had no way of getting there. I explained this to his office staff. Now in order to see him with my problem, his staff wants 50.00 before scheduling an app. Good bye Zipper
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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L. Dawson in Cocoa – May 15, 2018
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I was referred to Dr. Zipper through my primary doctor. I was amazed by the friendliness of the office staff and Dr. Zipper. He is truly a caring, kind doctor. He takes his time to explain the procedures he will need to do and makes sure you understand. He is gentle and apologizes if your uncomfortable. A true professional. Again, the office staff stand out as they make time for you and chat with a happy smile. This is the Doctor to go to if you have any bladder or other issues in this area.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Diane Abrams in Vero Beach, FL – Dec 14, 2017
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Dr. Zipper is a real nice person. I am not so happy with the office staff. His assistant was really nice and understanding. The office manager, I think that's whovshe was and one of the receptionist rude. The manager told me there was a problem with my insurance payment ( she didn't care about the reason) and treated me like garbadge. She said she would talk to the person from my insurance co when I straightened the problem out. She never came back to talk to to him. One of the rec was rude
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 others found this helpful
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Plant City, FL – Aug 16, 2016
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Hi staff is wonderful. However, Dr. Zipper final diagnosis was dangerously wrong. If I had not gone to another doctor at Florida Hospital, I would have died.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Cocoa, FL – Aug 04, 2016
As Urogynecologists, we treat pelvic organ... Read More
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Staff is extremely friendly and caring. Dr. Zipper listens, asks good questions, very focused and gets right to the point. Overall his goal is exactly what you want, he is there to help you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
K D in Rockledge FL – Jun 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

ZUA offers the full spectrum of Urogynecology services. If we don't offer it, you probably don't want it. We are among the nation's leaders in many services performing almost 1,000 incontinence and prolapse procedures each year. Dr. Zipper is known...read more

  • Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

  • Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Johns Hopkins University School Med

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1992

  • Abington Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Connecticut

    Undergraduate School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Zipper Urogynecology Associates200 S Harbor City Blvd Ste 401 Melbourne, FL 32901
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Practice

Melbourne Regional Medical Center250 N Wickham Rd Melbourne, FL 32935
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Practice

Sebastian River Medical Center13695 US Highway 1 Sebastian, FL 32958
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Melbourne Regional Medical Center

    250 N Wickham Rd
    Melbourne, FL 32935

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

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