About
John P. Lippelman, MD brings a rare depth of training to his Tampa internal medicine practice. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Psychology from the University Southern Mississippi in 1971. He then completed a Masters of Arts and PhD in Clinical Psychology at The New School of Social Research in New York. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from University Nordestana in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic in 1980. An externship at the University Miami School of Medicine followed, and he completed his Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit in 1984.
Dr. Lippelman has served Memorial Hospital Tampa in three leadership roles: board member, Chief of Staff, and Chief of Internal Medicine. He holds memberships in the Florida Medical Association and the Hillsborough County Medical Association. His professional passions include preventive care, geriatric medicine, weight management, and the efficient use of inpatient care. He published research on test anxiety in The American Journal of Clinical Psychology in 1973. Outside medicine, he holds a captain's license for yachting, holds PADI scuba certification, and restores sports cars. His philosophy centers on educating and coaching each patient toward a longer, healthier life.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Southern Mississippi — Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration & Psychology, 1971
Medical School
University Nordestana, San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic — Doctorate of Medicine, 1980
Residency
Wayne State University — Internal Medicine & Emergency Medicine Residency, 1981-1984
Fellowship
University of Miami School of Medicine — Externship Program (Internship), 1979-1980
Additional Training
The New School of Social Research, New York — Master of Arts/PhD, Clinical Psychology, 1973
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lippelman right for?
Dr. Lippelman suits adults who want a physician with deep experience in preventive and chronic disease management. Older adults and patients managing complex or multiple conditions benefit from his geriatric medicine focus. Patients who value direct, consistent access to their doctor will appreciate his personal availability, including after-hours and weekend phone contact. Those interested in structured wellness planning, weight management, or comprehensive health screenings fit well with his MDVIP model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lippelman specializes in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive medicine. He also brings clinical training in emergency medicine and psychology to his practice. His focus areas include chronic disease management, weight management, and comprehensive wellness planning.
Dr. Lippelman completed his Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit. He also holds advanced training through an externship at the University of Miami School of Medicine and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The New School of Social Research.
Dr. Lippelman treats a wide range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and other chronic diseases. He also focuses on preventive screenings and age-related health concerns common in geriatric patients.
Yes. Dr. Lippelman personally sees every patient at every visit. He does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants to conduct appointments. This direct access is a core part of how he delivers care.
Yes. Dr. Lippelman stays reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This level of access is part of the MDVIP concierge model he practices within.
Dr. Lippelman has served Memorial Hospital Tampa in three leadership roles: board member, Chief of Staff, and Chief of Internal Medicine. He also holds memberships in the Florida Medical Association and the Hillsborough County Medical Association.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Lippelman's core specialties. He focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, including chronic disease management, preventive care, and age-related wellness planning.
Dr. Lippelman centers his practice on educating and coaching each patient toward better long-term health. He views the doctor-patient relationship as a true partnership. His background in clinical psychology informs how he communicates and motivates patients to meet their health goals.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026