Giuseppe D. Tripodi, M.D., FAAD

Meet Dr. Tripodi

Personal

Dr. Tripodi is a proud first-generation Italian American, the third of five children in a family that values hard work and service. Dr. Tripodi’s father is a surgeon, and his mother is a world language teacher. Dr. Tripodi’s mastery of Spanish was nurtured by his mother. His love of surgery came from his father as well as from his seamstress grandmother’s attention to detail in her work. Dr. Tripodi enjoys botany and gardening as well as complex puzzles, archery, and spending time with his silver lab, Gatsby.

Dr. Tripodi fell in love with Savannah while spending summers here with his family when young. As a third-year medical student, Dr. Tripodi worked with Dr. McCullough at Chatham Dermatology, where he first discovered his passion for dermatology. Dr. Tripodi has returned to work with Dr. McCullough – a wonderful full circle.

Dr. Tripodi loves the medical and surgical aspects of dermatology as well as the privilege of caring for entire families. He wants to offer patients thoughtful, personalized care ensuring that all feel heard, informed, and comfortable.

Education and Training

Dr. Tripodi graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Neurobiology from the University of Connecticut. He also spent a summer abroad at the College of Salamanca during college where he was awarded outstanding marks. His medical degree was obtained from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Tripodi then began training in Internal Medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, followed by a residency in Dermatology at Tulane University.

Education and Teaching

Tulane University School of Medicine, Resident Preceptor (medical student instruction)

Augusta University Department of Cellular Biology & Anatomy, Gross Anatomy Tutor

University of Connecticut Department of Physiology & Neurobiology, Teaching Assistant

Dr. Tripodi plans to continue educating medical students and residents at Chatham Dermatology.

Professional Memberships

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• American Academy of Dermatology
• American Medical Association
• American College of Physicians

Awards

• Tulane University Internal Medicine Residency Program
• Outstanding Patient Care by an Intern (single, peer-selected intern recognized for excellent hospital patient care)
• MCG Surgery Clerkship Award (third-year student with highest marks on general surgery clerkship)
• MCG Honor Council
• MCG Foundation Diversity Scholarship ($40,000 scholarship awarded to incoming first-year medical student)
• Third Place Barebow Men’s Team, 3-D Collegiate National
• Championship; Collegiate Archery Program (2017)
• Sobresaliente, Universidad de Salamanca (2017)