Dr. Whipple is Director of Orthopaedics and Fitness at American Self. He
is an internationally renowned and widely published orthopaedic surgeon
who has practice in Richmond since 1979.
Dr. Whipple attended Princeton University where he majored in International
Law and Organizations and graduated with honors. He received his M.D. degree
from the University of Virginia.
He did two years of residency in general surgery at Baylor University Medical
Center, served in the U.S. Navy as a general medical officer, then performed
his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Duke University.
Dr. Whipple has been a member of the Board of Editors of six professional
journals, and has edited and authored four orthopaedic textbooks. He is
a member of twenty-five professional organizations and holds thirteen patents
on surgical instruments and implants.
Dr. Whipple's CV