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Ravi Kishan Saripalli, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who treats patients from birth to age 18. He provides preventative health care services, including newborn wellness exams, checkups, vaccinations and school and sports physicals. He treats illnesses and injuries, including colds, flu, allergies and rashes, digestive issues, infections, sprains and strains, and manages chronic diseases like asthma. Dr. Saripalli takes pride in providing high-quality, community-based healthcare. He strongly advocates for his patients' health and actively involves parents or guardians in care decisions. He understands that a child's health significantly impacts the entire family. As a pediatrician, Dr. Saripalli finds great satisfaction in being able to diagnose and help children recover from illness. Seeing a smile on a child's face and a happy family is among the most rewarding aspects of his job. Dr. Saripalli grew up in a small town in India and loves living and caring for patients in a small-town environment like Sullivan, Missouri. When he isn’t caring for patients, he enjoys spending time with his family and hiking and biking with them on the weekends. Dr. Saripalli earned his medical degree from Mamata Medical College NTR, University of Health Sciences in India and completed his internship at Mamata General Hospital. He then completed his pediatric residency and internship at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, West Virginia.