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Gastroenterologists in South Dakota

Gastroenterologists specialise in the digestive system: stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. Below are 34 gastroenterologists practising in South Dakota, across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Dakota Dunes and Yankton, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Gastroenterologists in South Dakota

  1. Matthew G. Bell, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  2. Blake A. Jones, MD Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  3. Michael V. Persaud, DO Gastroenterology Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  4. Steve Gutnik, MD Gastroenterology Yankton, SD 57078
  5. Cristina A. Hill Jensen, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  6. Michael McGuire Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  7. Jeffrey P. Michalak, DO Gastroenterology Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  8. Kesiena J. Akpoigbe Gastroenterology Yankton, SD 57078
  9. Philip E. Tanner, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  10. Erik B. Raborn, DO MPH Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  11. Alexander M. Sarkisian, MD Gastroenterology Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  12. Muhammad Salman Faisal, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  13. Aydamir Alrakawi Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  14. Sarah Bligh, MD Gastroenterology Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  15. Kamolyut Lapumnuaypol Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  16. Ali H. Zakaria, MD Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  17. Kevin L. Preston, DO Gastroenterology Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  18. Cassie L. Moser, CNP Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  19. Gary Bochna Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  20. John D. Barker, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  21. Sanford Herold, MD Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  22. Antonios Wehbeh, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  23. Andrew Kelts, DO Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  24. Ahmed Kurdi, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  25. Oksana Aleksenko, MD Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  26. Heather E. McDougall, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  27. Dale Bachwich Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  28. Jeffrey A. Murray, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  29. Kenneth Vogele Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  30. Tim M. Ridgway, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  31. Nathan T. Jaqua, MD Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  32. Gerald Fletcher, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  33. Valerie Stephens Gastroenterology Rapid City, SD 57701
  34. Christopher M. Hurley, MD Gastroenterology Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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 gastroenterologist

Common reasons

  • Heartburn and reflux
  • IBS, bloating and changes in bowel habits
  • Abdominal pain
  • Colon cancer screening
  • Liver concerns

Signs it may be time

  • Digestive symptoms keep coming back
  • You are due for colon cancer screening
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • You notice blood in your stool or unexplained weight loss (book promptly)

How to get the most from your gastroenterologist 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
  • A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks
2

During: questions to ask

  • What could be causing my symptoms?
  • Do I need a scope or other tests, and how do I prepare?
  • Which foods or habits should I track?
  • Which symptoms mean I should call sooner?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • What you ate and when symptoms started
  • Bowel changes, bloating and pain, in your own words
  • Stress and sleep, which often move with gut symptoms

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Digestive problems are about patterns: which meals, which days, how long. A symptom diary kept for a few weeks is often the single most useful thing you can bring back to your gastroenterologist. 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 gastroenterologist appointment in South Dakota with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

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  • Answers that name their source
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Questions

How do I find a gastroenterologist in South Dakota?

This page lists 34 gastroenterologists practising in South Dakota, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Dakota Dunes and Yankton, 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 gastroenterologist 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 gastroenterologist 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; A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks.

When should I start colon cancer screening?

US guidelines generally recommend starting at 45 for people at average risk, earlier with a family history. Ask your doctor what fits you.

Should I keep a food diary before my appointment?

Yes, if you can. Two to four weeks of meals and symptoms helps your doctor see patterns quickly.

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