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Orthopaedic Surgeons in South Dakota

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 28 orthopaedic surgeons practising in South Dakota, across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Dakota Dunes, Tea, Aberdeen and Yankton, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in South Dakota

  1. William Hadden, MD Orthopaedics Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  2. Rand L. Schleusener, MD Orthopaedics Rapid City, SD 57702
  3. Joseph H. Carreau, MD Orthopaedics Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  4. Eric S. Watson, MD Orthopaedics Tea, SD 57064
  5. Matthew C. Reynen, MD Orthopaedics Aberdeen, SD 57401
  6. Don D. Swift, DO Orthopaedics Yankton, SD 57078
  7. Kipp A. Gould, DO Orthopaedics Spearfish, SD 57783
  8. Gerald M. Rieber, MD Orthopaedics Watertown, SD 57201
  9. Chris C. Krouse, DO Orthopaedics Mitchell, SD 57301
  10. Stephen Y. Stout, MD Orthopaedics Pierre, SD 57501
  11. Michael Holmoe, DO Orthopaedics Brookings, SD 57006
  12. James B. Kullbom, MD Orthopaedics Fort Meade, SD 57741
  13. Marcia K. Nelsen, MD Orthopaedics Viborg, SD 57070
  14. Carl D. Bechtold, MD Orthopaedics Sioux Falls, SD 57104
  15. Stephen G. Eckrich, MD Orthopaedics Rapid City, SD 57702
  16. Raymond L. Emerson, MD Orthopaedics Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  17. Gregory M. Neely, MD Orthopaedics Tea, SD 57064
  18. Shelbi M. Notle Orthopaedics Aberdeen, SD 57401
  19. Jeremy S. Kudera, MD Orthopaedics Yankton, SD 57078
  20. Ray B. Jensen, DO Orthopaedics Spearfish, SD 57783
  21. Michael J. Vener, MD Orthopaedics Watertown, SD 57201
  22. Brian D. Kampmann, MD Orthopaedics Mitchell, SD 57301
  23. Gonzalo H. Sanchez, MD Orthopaedics Pierre, SD 57501
  24. Shawn Lerew, DO Orthopaedics Sioux Falls, SD 57108
  25. Christian J. Gaffney, MD Orthopaedics Rapid City, SD 57701
  26. Daniel R. Nelson, MD Orthopaedics Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  27. Luke Rasmussen, MD Orthopaedics Tea, SD 57064
  28. Patrick Miller, MD Orthopaedics Aberdeen, SD 57401

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 an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon 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
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. 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 orthopaedic surgeon appointment in South Dakota with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in South Dakota?

This page lists 28 orthopaedic surgeons practising in South Dakota, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Dakota Dunes, Tea, Aberdeen 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 an orthopaedic surgeon 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 orthopaedic surgeon 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; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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