Ria Edwina Gripaldo Emory Faculty
Ria Edwina Gripaldo Emory Faculty

Ria Edwina Gripaldo, MD

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonology, Interstitial Lung Disease

4.9 - 754 Ratings

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl 5, Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30342 +1 More Locations
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About

Languages

  • Tagalog
  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Assistant Professor

Locations

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Fl 5, Ste 500
Atlanta, GA 30342

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Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 3
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 754 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

Dr. Gripaldo is a caring provider.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

No fair have a doctor's visit without test

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-09

Dr Gripaldo has excellent communication skills. Always allows you to have input. She is kind, interested in you. All staff are helpful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

I am very thankful to have the Doctors treating my chronic condition they're the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-02

Very professional, early and timely, and extremely well prepared.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-31

Excellent visit on all fronts. Dr. Gripaldo was very complete in all ways.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-24

This was my first visit, so mostly fact-finding. Dr. Gripaldo was very thorough, answered all questions, and scheduled a virtual follow-up visit after expected time to analyze tests and past medical records.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-17

Dr. G is got sent her care for her patients- me personally I couldn't ask for a better treatment in one who loves their job and make sure you are wholesome in the care she provides - she's top tier

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-06

Highly recommended by me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-06

Dr. Gripaldo is amazing! Her empathy and concern makes me feel great about my healthcare.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-02

Gave me written info to help me better understand the medical nuances off treatment

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-28

Dr discuss my couple CT Scan results with details complete satisfaction thanks

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

Dr. Gripaldo & her resident were both professional and pleasant.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

Dr. Gripaldo is an exceptional care provider. She is compassionate, friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and concerned about patients' welfare. It was immediately apparent that Dr. Gripaldo investigates interstitial lung diseases and ways to ensure that patients receive pertinent information to manage their health and to thrive. She addressed my concerns, offered clear explanations with analogies, elicited questions and answered them honestly, and provided encouragement. I appreciate that when Dr. Gripaldo shared goals for my progress, she used "We" and not "I".

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

Dr Gripaldo is awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Dr. Gripaldo is an exceptional care provider. She is compassionate, friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and concerned about patients' welfare. It was immediately apparent that Dr. Gripaldo investigates interstitial lung diseases and ways to ensure that patients receive pertinent information to manage their health and to thrive. She addressed my concerns, offered clear explanations with analogies, elicited questions and answered them honestly, and provided encouragement. I appreciate that when Dr. Gripaldo shared goals for my progress, she used "We" and not just "I".

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-12

Always a great repoire with Doctor Gripaldo. Very informative on how to use the medicine the proper way. She listened to my concerns and showed me the qualities that are necessary for better health. 5

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

Talked about my concern what I should do

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-29

Dr. Gripaldo is very attentive and answered all of my question. Reviewed my test results thoroughly with explanation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-23

Always thoughtful throughout and always willing to hear me out and give critical feedback with regards to my mental and physical health

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-20

Dr. Gripaldo is excellent! I love how thorough and detailed she is with all aspects of my conversations with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr. Gripaldo is the best!!!

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-27

I found it extremely difficult to communicate with Dr Gripaldo as she co=hose to wear a mask during the entirety of this visit. I am hearing challenged and read lips to enhance my ability to understand what has been spoken. This was explained to her and her response was to speak louder yet continue to wear the mask. Very frustrating for me and simply makes me seek care elsewhere

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-25

Best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-22

Very patient. Explained everything.

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-21

She does not seem to remember past visits.we seem to rehash past visits. For example on this visit she asked if I was using Wixela daily. While the visit before this one, I told her the Pharmacy stated she had D/C'ed the Wixela. And at that previous visit, she did not reorder Wixela. So I still was not taking it as it had not been reordered. Then she seemed irritated at me that I had not been using it. And how could I have been using it? As she did not reorder it.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-20

Ria made us feel comfortable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-11

The doctor and the staff were absolutely fantastic and provided information to support my father's health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-07

Good!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-06

Dr. Gripaldo is excellent and takes as much time as I need to understand the situation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-06

Dr Gripaldo is an excellent provider

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-06

DR WAS VERY PATIENT

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Dr G is an awesome doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-28

I have a complex diagnosis, and I always have had an excellent experience with my doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

Dr. Gipaldo and the other doctor were extremely thorough during my examine. Discussed everything going on with my lungs and test results.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-03

Very detailed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-01

Excellent and thorough medical service with good bedside manners. A joy to be taken care of.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-30

Dr Gripaldo was professional, listened well, gave great advice and feedback.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-21

The care provider explained everything to me that could be causing my problem to stop it some things that I might could do

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-16

GOOD!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

She is amazing!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-06

Excellent and thorough!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-04

The experience was very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-01

Very thorough

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-30

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Dr. RIA was very kind and explained my treatment plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

Excellent Doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-10

Pleasant and informative consult.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-21

I'm very confident in her ability to help me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Very good! Listened attentively gave clear answers

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

All good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

Provider involved me in decision making. I like that

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-05

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-03

Physician was professional and knowledgable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-27

Dr. Gripaldo is very thorough and explains my treatments in a way that I can understand. She also asks for my input and suggestions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-24

Extremely thorough in educating me about test results and coming up with a plan. Can't say enough good things about Dr. Gripaldo's ability to communicate with me in terms I could understand.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-18

The proposed treatment is not being addressed in a timely manner. I was told it would take at least one week before I'd be given the opportunity to make an appointment for this treatment!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

I love my cardiologist he is very thorough

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-25

Doctor Geraldi was excellent or is excellent She was very patient very professional and very efficient She was polite and very calming She never once made us feel rushed or that we were taking up too much of our time or that we were not important Nipsey she showed great interest in my care And I appreciate that.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-16

The Dr was very nice and told me how last year and this year compaired to each other! It was a good visit all around!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-15

Very satisfying

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-03

The assistant doing the pulmonary function resting was very curt and made me anxious and stressed out .she is not good to be treating sick people. She needs more training to improve her ' bedside' manners. Dr Gripaldo was excellent and saved the dat for me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-28

Precise and detailed in recommended care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

It was good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

All good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-20

Dr. Gripaldo was very professional. She reviewed the results of my recent CT scan and discussed options for future care. Very good bedside manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

She was well prepared. She had reviewed all my tests and records. I was very pleased.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

The pulmonologist was great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-12

Dr. Gripaldo Is excellent at explaining different treatments and medication side effects. She is so kind.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-07

Dr. Gripaldo is a wonderful provider. She listens to your concerns and tries her very best to get you the care that is needed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-02

Very professional

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-24

By the time I saw Dr Ria (for the first time) I was trying to understand everything that was being discussed. In seeking clarity I was perceived as pushing back.' I am afraid that I didn't make a good impression as a maintenance patient in a speciiality clinic.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-19

Excellent MD!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-17

The doctor explained everything to me what I should do and did I have any questions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-14

Dr. Gripaldo was very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-13

Dr Gripaldo is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-13

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-11

They listen to everything that I had to say and made me feel as though I was the only person in this world. They were extremely polite.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

The provider was straight to the point and explained everything very clearly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-28

Dr. Gripaldo is so attentive and very smart just to say one of many great traits she brings. We're going to be long time Patient/Dr. Is good with me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-24

The Dr was excellent in every respect.Probably one of the best I have ever encountered at Emory she explained in detail with clarity and sunstance that was easy to understand at a layman level. Solicited Input and ensured understandimg. Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-22

Feel doctor is truly looking out for my healths best interest.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-14

Dr. Gripaldo is very thorough and good!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-13

All AOK!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

Dr. Gripaldo does an excellent job of listening carefully to my concerns and reported symptoms and then examining me and then carefully explaining what she's seeing and why. She then explains the treatment options and recommendations so we can choose the best path together. I really, really appreciate this.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-11

Top notch professionalism. Exactly what is expected from medical providers.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-05

Dr. Gripaldo is extremely efficient and knowledgeable. She completely includes my personal situation into her assessment plan for my health care. She is one of the most remarkable physicians in my overall care of my journey with Interstitial Lung Disease/

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-28

Dr. Gripaldo was excellent; all my questions were answered and her recommendations were well presented and accepted

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-27

Dr. Gripaldo is great with explaining options, taking my opinions and / or concerns into account, answering questions, etc.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-13

Dr. Garapolo explained all the results of my test in detail with me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-10

She is very smart

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-09

Doctor was to call me on Friday with test results. She was unable to call but we would have appreciated a text. Doctor called on Monday - excellent conversation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-07

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

Very caring! Takes time to explain and answer questions. Gives thorough explanations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-27

A wonderful experience.The Doctor was attentive, listened, responded to questions in a cordial and patient way.She included me in possible scenarios of pathologies causing symptoms.Extremely thorough and in fact a surprisingly someone, who cares, takes the time to explain everything clearly.A rare occurrence in today's declining medical system.AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-26

Dr Gripaldo is an excellent provider. I really hate to give her up but we live so far and due to our age, the drive has become too much. She assured me if I ever needed her, she would be there for me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-25

Excellent discussion of why I am still having issues. I learned something new. The doctor was very easy to talk too.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-16

Dr. Gripaldo is very kind and caring of my condition and always trying to find things that can help me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-09

Excellent visit with Physician about my lung disease. It is a difficult problem, and she was very complete and helpful in the present situation and the followup needs.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-25

Dr. Gripaldo was very patient, she listened well and explained the possible causes of my condition. She even reviewed my last CT scan, showing the results and gave detailed explanations!! I really appreciated it.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-24

Dr. Gripaldo is very thorough and makes sure I understand everything.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-22

Dr.Gripaldo is truly a professional doctor. Her instructions and care gave me more confidence and understanding from the present to the future of how to work better with my COPD. If there were more than five stars, she would have a much greater rating for her concern and care that she gives.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

Through and patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

I wish all physicians listened as well as this physician. She is so caring and thoughtful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Dr treat me and explain me excellent with enough time

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-26

We felt good after the appt

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-24

This was the best doctors appointment I have had in georgia. Excellent service.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-22

She was very theral

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-15

I was very pleased to meet Dr. Gripaldo. She seems very sincere.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

Excellent care by staff and doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-12

Very informative

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-08

I will say the doctor always spends as much time as you need. Explains everything and includes your thoughts. Very good doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-07

Problem was explained in detail

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-06

She is a terrific doc.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-31

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-24

First rate. She listened and took the time to completely listen to me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-22

Doctor was very helpful and had great bed side manor. Took time to educate me on what would help resolve my issue.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-22

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-20

Dr. Explained very well, that acknowledge me inflammation in other area of body parts. I just have to try medicine. Hopefully that will help me do more exercise.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

Dr Gripaldo is outstanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

Dr Ria Gripaldo my pulmonologist is very caring and professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-10

Dr Ria is an excellent communicator and educated me on all options

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-09

She was fantastic

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-01

Dr. Gripaldo is certainly very good at explaining anything the patient needs to know.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-30

Exceptional

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-20

I did not feel the doctor listened to me. All I get are more tests. I think she was angry because I didn't agree with her. I did not like that the doctor hadn't made any effort to talk to the cardiologist when it is obvious to me that my problem includes an interaction between the two areas. I think doctors need to .collaborate.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-11

First visit with MD. Would highly recommend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-11

Again, our experience was quite positive

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-04

I particularly liked Dr. Gripaldo's straightforwardness, and patience in response to my many questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-03

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-01

The doctor was fantastic taking time to thoroughly discuss issues and review images with me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-28

Good Dr. And she made everything very cleat and plain for me so it was all good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

I am 82 years old and have hearing difficulty. The doctor and the assistants spoke louder to accommodate patient, and doctor posted information I needed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

Dr. Gripaldo was very attentive, extremely informative and made me feel very comfortable. She took time to addressed all of my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

Dr Ria Grapildo is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-16

Dr. Gripaldo is great. She cares, she's patient in explaining things and answering my questions, and always provides options to consider.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Vasculitis, 2019
  • Fellowship: Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine, 2011
  • Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine, 2008
  • Medical Education: University of the Philippines College of Medicine, MD, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
  • Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010