Shelby Tripod, DO

Specialties:

Family Medicine
Patient Rating
4.8/5 (Based on 221 ratings)
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Originally from Fayetteville, AR, Dr. Shelby Tripod is a board-certified family medicine physician who is passionate about giving back to a community that helped educate her. She graduated from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State in Jonesboro, AR, in 2020 and completed her family medicine residency in McAlester, OK, in 2024. Her medical interests include chronic weight management, women’s health, preventative care, clinic-based procedures, osteopathic manipulative medicine and helping her patients manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Outside of medicine, her hobbies include reading, cooking, traveling and singing. She enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs as well as her family and friends.

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Gender:

Female

Languages:

English

Medical School

NYITCOM at Arkansas State

Residency

McAlester, OK

Board Certifications

ABOFP

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Question Rating Breakdown

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"Did the care providers listen carefully to you?"
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Reviews

5
May 15, 2026
Dr Shelby Tripod always treats me with respect, answers all my questions. She is knowledgeable in my healthcare and treatment. I would recommend her to everyone.
5
May 12, 2026
Amazing people you have on staff as well as doctors
5
May 05, 2026
Dr. Tripod is wonderful. She took two hours with me at my first visit. I so appreciate that. She listened and reviewed my past medical history. I'm recommending her to my coworkers and family
5
April 30, 2026
Dr. Shelby Tripod and all medical staff I was in contact with were very professional and thorough. I have been searching for a new PCP due to my doctor relocating, I am very pleased with the care I have received on my first visit
5
April 20, 2026
Staff and care provider polite, professional, and engaged.
5
April 16, 2026
I really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Tripod. She listened very well. I really felt cared for and I really appreciate it. Thanks.
5
April 16, 2026
Dr Shelby Tripod is an asset to St Bernard's. She is very compassionate and she genuinely cares about and for her pts! So thankful she's my PCP. 10 out of 10 recommend her to anyone!
5
April 09, 2026
A joy knowing you have some that listens and is concerned about your health.
5
March 06, 2026
I was a new patient for Dr. Shelby Tripod. She spent a lot of time with me going over my history and current issues and made sure we covered everything. Highly recommend.
5
March 05, 2026
Dr. Shelby Tripod was probably the best experience I have ever had with a Dr in my 37 years.
5
March 04, 2026
Overall great experience
5
February 23, 2026
Good place to go
5
February 18, 2026
Dr. Shelby Tripod is the most attentive and caring doctor I've ever had. She takes great care of me. Her staff is wonderful too.
5
February 13, 2026
I would like to just share that my doctor was extremely nice and I really appreciated her attitude. She was very patient and kind. She actually listened to me and gave me feedback as to what I was going through. And I just really want to just say how happy I am with Dr. Tripot. And so I just want to say that. Thank you.
5
February 13, 2026
Excellent care
5
February 13, 2026
Dr. S Tripod really took the time to listen to me and learn my medical history. I felt like she really cared about my health!!
5
February 12, 2026
Shelby tripod is my primary care Dr. I trust her with my medical needs. She is knowledgeable, cares about my health issues, she sends me to specialists if I have a health need that she is more confident that I need to see a specialist or have test ran that her clinic doesn't do.
5
February 11, 2026
Dr Shelby Tripod cares about her patients and that is very important to me!
5
February 05, 2026
Dr. Shelby Tripod is absolutely amazing. She listened to my concerns carefully and was very caring. She took me seriously which is sometimes hard to find. She's very thorough and seems to really care about her patients. So thankful for her making my experience comfortable!!!
5
February 05, 2026
Dr. Tripod and her team was great , she took in everything I was saying and made sure she gave me the best treatment.
5
February 03, 2026
Dr. Shelby Tripod is by far the best doctor I've ever had. She actively listens and actually explains everything to me. She is the first doctor I've ever had to make me feel heard and has put all efforts into diagnosing and treating me. I will recommend her to everyone I see and I never want to have another doctor. I appreciate her so so so much.
4
January 23, 2026
I answered no about my caregiver knowing my medical history, because there was no way she could have known since this was my first visit.
5
January 22, 2026
The Dr. & I really were on the same page. She listened and completely understood my issues. She ordered tests I've wanted for sometime. I am really glad to have this special care.
5
January 15, 2026
Overall a good experience.
5
January 15, 2026
Dr. Shelby Tripod is amazing. She worked both of my girls in together,they both had different things going on. One daughter had a sprained finger and the other a cyst that needed to be drained. She came in asked my daughter what kind of music she liked and turned that on to help calm her during the procedure. I have never met another doctor that has gone out of their way to make my child feel that comfortable. And when my daughter asked her a question she spoke to them and explained everything to her. We definitely could use more doctors like her.
5
January 09, 2026
I like the way Dr. Shellby listens and tries to figure out what is the best way to take care of you.
5
January 06, 2026
I've never had a better experience at a doctor's office than I did this the other day with Dr. Tripod, I think, or Tripod, I don't know. But she was so thorough and she was so thorough, just a really great bedside manner. I mean, real personable. I don't know, I can't really describe. put it in exact words how great she was, but she was really great and I've already referred a friend of mine to her. And then also your staff was awesome and they followed through and I've had other people, other offices calling me to set up my mammogram and all that stuff. So I just really, really thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
5
January 06, 2026
Dr. Tripod is the best. She really takes the time to explain everything to you and is extremely personable. I recommend everyone at my school go to her! She really makes you feel understood and advocates for you in different parts of your healthcare journey.
5
December 31, 2025
Dr. Tripod is a wonderful doctor. I have been through a lot this year and changed over to her and she has been WONDERFUL! So glad I have her for my doctor.
5
December 18, 2025
Dr. Tripod was absolutely amazing after not having a pcp for a few years!!
5
December 16, 2025
Dr. Shelby Tripod really sets a high standard for PCPs. She listens and is very transparent, a rarity these days.
5
December 15, 2025
Seem like I have a good Doctor now.
4
December 12, 2025
I have belonged to Firstcare since I was a teenager. If ever I have any questions my past doctor with the group and present one does listen to my concerns and will see that they are addressed for my health to improve.
5
December 05, 2025
Dr Shelby Tripod is great so glad I found her
5
November 21, 2025
Dr. Tripod was the first doctor that listen to me fully about all my issues and acted very forward thinking I love her bed side manner!!! My new doctors foe life!
5
November 20, 2025
Dr Shelby Tripod is always knowledgeable and caring. She always makes my visit enjoyable and always listens tome. She's one of the smartest doctors I know.
5
November 14, 2025
You were quick, I was quick getting in and I use, I call her Dr. Shelby and I couldn't find a finder, a nicer type person to take care of me. She listens to me and she recommends different places for me to go for the type of issues I have. You know, it's affiliated with y'all, but she understands. She listens to me about my issues.
5
November 11, 2025
For the first time in a long time, I felt that someone actually cared about me and the experiences that I was worried about and took my health serious.
5
November 11, 2025
Have been well pleased each time I have been
5
October 24, 2025
The provider and the entire staff ensured that I felt comfortable with the care provided.
5
October 21, 2025
Dr. Tripod explained everything thoroughly & was sure I understood before moving on, any questions or concerns I had were answered efficiently. I was made to feel so comfortable to talk about what I had been experiencing which was really nice. Everyone was extremely friendly & helpful throughout the entire appointment.
5
October 07, 2025
Dr. Tripod listened to my concerns and she provided the care that I needed. She is an excellent physician!
5
October 06, 2025
Dr. Shelby is the most caring doctor I have ever been to, you don't feel like you're being rushed out the door
5
September 29, 2025
Dr Shelby Tripod is extremely attentive.
5
September 29, 2025
Dr. Shelby and Nathan Tripod are absolutely amazing, they take care me, my husband and 6 year old son. We have never felt rushed during our appt. They are both very thorough and honestly care about our overall health and preventive care based on family hx, etc. The nursing staff is incredible, thorough with obtaining intake info, updating meds, allergies, etc. Lab techs great as well. Front staff- very accommodating and helpful, professional and polite mannerisms. Our family has been extremely pleased and blessed to have your care team at St. B First Care Matthews clinic.
4
September 29, 2025
For first time patient, the experience was very good
5
September 17, 2025
This appointment was my first time at the Matthews Clinic. I think it was the fastest doctors appointment I have had. Very low wait times and I did not feel rush with the provider. Great experience!
5
September 16, 2025
Dr Shelby Tripod is by far the best physician I have ever had. Dr Tripod truly cares for her patients wellbeing. He listens authentically and gives the time all patients deserve. If Dr Tripod is the future of medical care, I'm hopeful! Thank you Dr Tripod!
5
September 05, 2025
I felt like my health concerns actually mattered to dr. Tripod and I really appreciated the information she gave back to me
5
August 26, 2025
Dr Shelby Tripod always takes time to listen. She cares about my health concerns and is always helpful in providing me great information to help with my needs.
4
August 26, 2025
Took 4 tries to find my blood pressure
5
August 20, 2025
I enjoyed my visit with Dr. S Tripod. She was thorough and listened well.
5
August 14, 2025
Dr. S Tripod, is an amazing doctor!! She's very knowledgeable, considerate, caring person! She took the time to ask and answer every question and concern that I had!! I definitely made the right choice when I choose her as my new PCP!!
5
August 12, 2025
My visit was fast and Dr Shellby Tripod was very personal and a good listener. Tells me if I need her for anything just call.
5
August 11, 2025
My doctor Shelby Trepo is the best doctor. Thank you.
5
July 31, 2025
I really like dr tripod she's very polite and up to date on medical issues my wife both go to her and just love her
5
July 03, 2025
Dr. Shelby Tripold is exceptional. Nice to have a dr who actually listens.
5
June 25, 2025
Dr. Shelby Tripod is the best and her staff. I feel she truly cares about her patients. She takes fantastic care of me and always makes sure I understand about treatments. God has blessed me to have her as my Dr.
4
June 23, 2025
Dr. Tripod was extremely thorough and she actually listened to what I had to say. Not just prescribing me something to shut me up.
5
June 18, 2025
Dr. Shelby Tripod is wonderful, she listens to you, she doesn't rush her visits with you. She included you in your health care decisions and treatment options. I have already recommended her to several people!!!!
5
June 18, 2025
My nurse was absolutely wonderful and Dr Tripod is fantastic!
5
June 18, 2025
Everyone was super friendly and Dr. Shelby Tripod was thorough and was the first doctor I've seen to actually seem to want to find out what's going on with me. After 1 visit I already feel more heard than any doctor I've previously seen and I already appreciate her efforts!
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