Charis Ripley-Hager

Charis Ripley-Hager, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. She specializes in Bariatric Surgery and Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair, with a focus on Health Equity, Medical Education, and Health Outcomes.

Dr. Ripley-Hager completed her medical degree at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, followed by a General Surgery Residency at Abington-Jefferson Health and a Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and maintains memberships in the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

Patient feedback highlights her 4.8/5 average satisfaction rating (103 ratings), with comments praising her communication, professionalism, and supportive approach to bariatric care. She practices at Temple Bariatric Program locations in Philadelphia.