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Cardiologists in South Dakota

Cardiologists specialise in the heart and blood vessels: rhythm, blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease. Below are 34 cardiologists practising in South Dakota, across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Yankton, Watertown and North Sioux City, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Cardiologists in South Dakota

  1. Amjad Panickaveettil Mohamed Basheer, MBBS Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  2. Alexander M. Schabauer, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  3. Timothy L. Irwin, MD Cardiology Yankton, SD 57078
  4. Steven E. Miller, MD Cardiology Watertown, SD 57201
  5. Ida L. Mazza, MD Cardiology North Sioux City, SD 57049
  6. Richard A. Clark, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  7. Shazia Aziz, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  8. Venkata Siva Kumar Pajjuru, MD Cardiology Yankton, SD 57078
  9. James P. Olson, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  10. Samuel J. Durr, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  11. C T. Gaeckle, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  12. Karl J. Heilman, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  13. Sherrie M. Brooks, DO,FACC,FACOI Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  14. Bhaskar Purushottam, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  15. Benjamin J. McKinley, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  16. Amid Bitar, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  17. Fawzi M. Ameer, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  18. Michael P. Durso, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  19. Lloyd E. Solberg, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  20. Rhythm Vasudeva Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  21. Joy L. Taylor, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  22. Stephen E. Wasemiller, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  23. Kevin J. Vaska, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  24. Kelly Vaughn-Whitley, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57702
  25. Michael D. Hibbard, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  26. Drew A. Purdy, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  27. Kelly J. Steffen, DO Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  28. James S. Walder, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  29. David A. Nagelhout, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  30. Rajesh Pradhan, MD Cardiology Rapid City, SD 57701
  31. Jerry L. Moench, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  32. Mary Slattery Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  33. Paul L. Carpenter, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  34. Bruce A. Watt, MD Cardiology Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a cardiologist

Common reasons

  • Chest discomfort or pressure
  • Palpitations and irregular heartbeat
  • High blood pressure that is hard to control
  • High cholesterol and heart disease risk
  • Shortness of breath with activity

Signs it may be time

  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • You notice palpitations, a racing or skipped heartbeat
  • You have a strong family history of heart disease
  • A watch or test flagged an irregular rhythm

How to get the most from your cardiologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • Home blood pressure readings, with dates and times
  • Any ECG or rhythm notifications from your watch
2

During: questions to ask

  • What does my heart rhythm or test result show?
  • What is my overall heart risk, and what changes it most?
  • Which symptoms mean I should call right away?
  • How should I track my heart rate or blood pressure at home?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • When palpitations or chest symptoms happen, and what you were doing
  • Resting heart rate and blood pressure
  • Exercise, sleep, caffeine and alcohol

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Cardiology care is mostly what you do between visits. Patterns in heart rate, blood pressure and symptoms over weeks tell your cardiologist far more than a single reading in the office. Apple Health already records much of this; the trick is seeing it next to how you felt. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next cardiologist appointment in South Dakota with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

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Questions

How do I find a cardiologist in South Dakota?

This page lists 34 cardiologists practising in South Dakota, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Yankton, Watertown and North Sioux City, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist in South Dakota?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first cardiologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Home blood pressure readings, with dates and times; Any ECG or rhythm notifications from your watch.

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist?

It depends on your insurance. Many plans need a referral from your primary care doctor; others let you book directly. Check with your plan first.

When are chest symptoms an emergency?

Chest pain or pressure, especially with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, needs emergency care. Call 911 rather than waiting for an appointment.

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