Minnehaha county, SD

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Minnehaha County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]

  • Minnehaha County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 196,799, making it the most populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Sioux Falls, the largest city in the state. The county was created in 1862 and organized in 1868. Its name was derived from the Sioux word Mnihaha, meaning "rapid water," or "waterfall" (often also incorrectly translated as "laughing water").

Healthcare in Minnehaha County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Minnehaha County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.

Sanford Health[edit | edit source]

  • Sanford Health is one of the largest health systems in the United States. It's headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and has more than 28,000 employees. In Minnehaha County, Sanford Health operates the Sanford USD Medical Center, a large hospital with 545 beds and a Level II Trauma Center.

Avera Health[edit | edit source]

  • Avera Health is a regional health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates the Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, a 545-bed, non-profit, Catholic facility in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County. The hospital is known for several specialty areas, including oncology, gastroenterology, and cardiology.

Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital is a physician-owned hospital located in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County. It offers a broad range of specialized surgical and medical services, including orthopedics, pain management, and gastroenterology.

Falls Community Health[edit | edit source]

  • Falls Community Health is a community health center in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County. It provides primary medical, dental, and mental health services to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

Public Health in Minnehaha County[edit | edit source]

  • The Minnehaha County Health Department is responsible for protecting and improving the health of its residents. The department provides a variety of services, including disease prevention, health education, and environmental health services.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, is comprehensive and diverse, with several major healthcare providers offering a wide range of services. From large health systems like Sanford Health and Avera Health to specialized facilities like Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital and community health centers like Falls Community Health, residents have access to high-quality healthcare services.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Minnehaha county, SD



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Adeem Abdulwahab 1720432073 F Other 2009 Family Practice 1301 W 18th St Sioux Falls SD 57105 6053282929
Ahmad Yusuf 1992097992 M University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine 2011 Family Practice 1105 E Holly Blvd Brandon SD 57106 6055825820
Bostwick Sherri 1508169731 F Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 2010 Family Practice Sioux Falls SD 57105
Boyens Scott 1700886389 MD M Other 1995 Family Practice Sioux Falls SD 57105 6053282929
Boyens Scott 1700886389 MD M Other 1995 Family Practice Sioux Falls SD 57106 6053281850
Briggs Richard 1003843624 MD M Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 1992 Family Practice Brandon SD 57005
Bunde Elinor 1750523635 F University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine 2009 Family Practice Sioux Falls SD 57106
Christopher Boschee 1295992154 M Other 2008 Family Practice 108 S Main St Lennox SD 57106 6056472841
Clark Edward 1972559300 MD M University Of Minnesota Medical School 1976 Family Practice Sioux Falls SD 57105
Cooper Rebecca 1407475528 F Other 2020 Family Practice Sioux Falls SD 57105

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Minnehaha county, SD - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Orvar Jonsson 1831302009 M Other 1998 Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology Internal Medicine 901 4th St Nw Watertown SD 57105 6058868471
Christopherson Thomas 1962478297 M Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 1988 Anesthesiology Sioux Falls SD 57105
Johnson Michael 1952377038 M Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 1998 Anesthesiology Sioux Falls SD 57105
Lohse Andrew 1164802591 M University Of Michigan Medical School 2015 Anesthesiology Suite A Sioux Falls SD 57104
Metz Timothy 1356410161 M Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 1991 Anesthesiology Suite 401 Sioux Falls SD 57105
Reynolds Mackenzie 1356723100 F Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 2015 Anesthesiology Suite A Sioux Falls SD 57104 6053387098
Sanders Malcom 1215903695 F Medical College Of Wisconsin 1991 Anesthesiology Sioux Falls SD 57105
Strom Kevin 1801836481 M Loma Linda University School Of Medicine 1992 Anesthesiology Sioux Falls SD 57105
Scott Pham 1558366500 MD M University Of Minnesota Medical School 1993 Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 745 E 8th St Winner SD 57105
Anna Sonstegard 1902337298 F Other 2017 Dermatology 1301 W 18th St Sioux Falls SD 57105 6053282929

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Beninga Paul 1760415640 M Other 1993 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Dell Rapids SD 57022
Bergstrom Anthony 1205402765 M Other 2021 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Sioux Falls SD 57105
De Haan Paige 1407532195 F Other 2023 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Dell Rapids SD 57022
Doohen Krystina 1659720126 F Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Sioux Falls SD 57105
Else Maxine 1932602307 F Other 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Dell Rapids SD 57022
Emily Carnes 1215550165 F Other 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 909 N Iowa Ave Dell Rapids SD 57105 6054285431
Fink Lisa 1710954144 CNA F Other 2005 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Sioux Falls SD 57105
Fischer Megan 1538544226 F Other 2014 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Sioux Falls SD 57105
Hagen Aubrey 1932375912 F Other 2008 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Sioux Falls SD 57105
Haines Kelly 1689018152 F Other 2013 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Sioux Falls SD 57105

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