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Neurologists in South Dakota

Neurologists specialise in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Below are 29 neurologists practising in South Dakota, across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, Mitchell and Yankton, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Neurologists in South Dakota

  1. Arsalan Anwar, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  2. Barbara J. Merriman, DO Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  3. Mei He, MD Neurology Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  4. Jon M. Grudem, MD Neurology North Sioux City, SD 57049
  5. Carol B. Nelson, MD Neurology Mitchell, SD 57301
  6. William J. Andrews, MD Neurology Yankton, SD 57078
  7. Laurie A. Weisensee, MD Neurology Fort Meade, SD 57741
  8. Xuesheng Feng, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  9. Brian E. Tschida, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  10. James L. Case, MD Neurology Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  11. Andrew J. Ridder, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  12. Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  13. Jorge D. Sanchez, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57105
  14. Douglas T. Brown, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  15. Xiyan Yi, MD, Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  16. Lee J. McCraney, DO Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  17. Jerome W. Freeman, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  18. Robert D. Maclachlan, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  19. Bassel Salem, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  20. Heather G. Cwach, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  21. Eugenio B. Matos, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  22. Matthew E. Simmons, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  23. Efrat Feldman, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  24. Steven K. Hata, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  25. Michael J. Bergan, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  26. Brian Westerhuis, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  27. Nessim Amin, MD Neurology Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  28. Robert C. Finley, MD Neurology Rapid City, SD 57701
  29. Jeffrey W. Boyle, MDPHD Neurology 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 neurologist

Common reasons

  • Migraine and frequent headaches
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Memory concerns
  • Seizures and sleep-related nerve conditions

Signs it may be time

  • Headaches are frequent or changing
  • You have numbness, tingling or weakness that keeps returning
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • A sudden severe headache, weakness on one side or trouble speaking needs emergency care, not an appointment

How to get the most from your neurologist 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 headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped
2

During: questions to ask

  • What type of headache or condition do you think this is?
  • What triggers should I look for?
  • Do I need imaging or other tests?
  • What should make me seek urgent care?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Each headache or episode: start time, length, strength
  • Sleep, meals, screen time, stress and your cycle, if relevant
  • What you tried and whether it helped

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

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  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find a neurologist in South Dakota?

This page lists 29 neurologists practising in South Dakota, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, Mitchell 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 neurologist 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 neurologist 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 headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped.

How do I prepare for a neurology appointment about headaches?

Keep a headache diary for a few weeks: when each one started, how long it lasted, how strong it was and anything that came before it.

When is a headache an emergency?

A sudden, severe "worst ever" headache, or a headache with weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or a stiff neck with fever, needs emergency care. Call 911.

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