Ralph Zipper, MD
Director Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
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Professional Summary
Ralph Zipper, MD, FACOG, FPMRS is a urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery expert specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery litigation. With a career encompassing innovative surgical techniques and medical device development, he brings a pioneering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing medical device efficacy, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred.
Dr. Zipper has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to pelvic reconstructive surgery, incontinence, and cosmetic gynecology. His Doctor of Medicine from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine of The City University of New York, along with board certifications in FPMRS and OB/GYN, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.
Work Experience
Ralph Zipper, MD, has over 36 years of professional experience, currently serving as COO and CEO at Uroshape, LLC since 2023 and 2017, respectively. He has held leadership roles including CEO at Biofuse Medical Technologies, Incorporated, and President at Zipper Urogynecology Associates, Melbourne, FL. Additionally, he has been a keynote speaker at various national sales meetings and conferences.
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Best Descriptor
Ralph Zipper, MD specializes in pelvic reconstructive surgery and innovative medical device development.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert testimony in pelvic reconstructive surgery cases
- 2consultation on medical device regulatory processes
- 3training and education for urologists on innovative surgical techniques
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B.S. in Biology
The University of Connecticut · 1987
Doctor of Medicine
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine of The City University of New York · 1992
Ob/Gyn Residency
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics · 1996
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Urogynecology and Urodynamic Clinic
The Johns Hopkins University Graduate Program, The Business of Medicine
Licenses
- Medical LicenseFlorida Board of Medicine (FL)
- Medical LicenseCalifornia Board of Medicine (CA)