Dr. Donald Wingert and the Surgical Institute of South Dakota Meet Rural Surgery Needs

Heather Hubbell, director of patient care at Avera Flandreau Hospital, said, "Working in rural medicine, it's not always easy to provide all the services our community needs. We have a lot of elderly patients, and Dr. Wingert's visits prevent them from having to travel..."

Dr. Bradley Thaemert, MD, FACS, Participates in Innovative Weight Loss Procedure Trial

"We weren't expecting the MERIT study patients to lose as much weight with this procedure as patients with gastric bypass would, and that is exactly what happened..."

On the Road with Surgical Institute: SI Surgeons Meet Critical Rural Needs

Dr. Strand offers general surgical procedures like hernias, cyst removal, laparoscopic colectomies, catheter placement and removal, hemorrhoid banding, lipomas, colonoscopies and diagnostic procedures.

Surgical Institute Physician Trains Others in Trauma Care

"I provide the training to physicians, advanced practice practitioners, physician assistants--anyone who might staff an emergency room in a rural location," Dr. Smoot stated.

Riley Knutson, PA-C has joined Surgical Institute of South Dakota

Riley earned his Master's Degree in Physician Studies from the University of South Dakota. Riley is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Dr. Jesse Guardado's Colorectal Practice Thriving in the Wake of COVID

As soon as he got the "green light" to begin performing elective surgeries again, Dr. Guardado's schedule was once again full. As his practice has grown, so has his comfort level with robotics, in which he was already well-trained.

NPs Are a Vital Part of Surgical Institute's Acute Care Surgicalist Service

When Certified NP Rebecca McDugle joined SI 11 years ago, she was the entire advanced practice arm of SI's Acute Care Surgicalist Service. The service provides Avera McKennan Hospital with round-the-clock general surgery coverage.

Surgical Institute Welcomes New CNP Carli Johnson

Surgical Institute Welcomes New CNP Carli Johnson

Mar 31, 2021 08:40AM ● By Med Magazine

Carli Johnson, CNP, has joined Surgical Institute of South Dakota. Carli earned her Master of Science in Nursing and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University.

Dr. Michael Bauer Says Team Approach Is Key To Optimal Outcomes

Dr. Michael Bauer Says Team Approach Is Key To Optimal Outcomes

Jun 11, 2020 09:12AM ● By MED Magazine

Bauer says this team approach is a key part of SISD's excellent patient outcomes. In addition to the surgeons, the group includes nine advanced practice providers and a team of specialty trained nurses.

Dr. Michael Brozik, MD, On Robotic Hernia Repair At Surgical Institute Of South Dakota

Robotic Hernia Repair at Surgical Institute of South Dakota

SISD Surgeons Now Offering Robotic Whipple Procedure

SISD Surgeons Now Offering Robotic Whipple Procedure

Feb 23, 2020 03:21PM ● By MED Magazine

Dr. Person is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Sanford School of Medicine and performs robotic foregut surgery on the Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health campus.

Endocrine Surgeon Says Fellowship Training Gave Her Well-Rounded Understanding Of Complex Conditions

Endocrine Surgeon Says Fellowship Training Gave Her Well-Rounded Understanding of Complex Conditions

Surgical Institute Of South Dakota Welcomes New Staff

Surgical Institute Of South Dakota Welcomes New Staff

Oct 30, 2019 09:51AM ● By MED Magazine

Surgical Institute of South Dakota Welcomes New Staff

Fellowship-Trained Colorectal Surgeon Brings Cutting Edge Training To Sioux Falls

Jesse Guardado, MD, Fellowship-Trained Colorectal Surgeon Brings Cutting Edge Training to Sioux Falls

Surgical Institute Of South Dakota Welcomes New Staff Members

Surgical Institute Of South Dakota Welcomes New Staff Members

Aug 14, 2019 11:27AM ● By MED Magazine

Surgical Institute of South Dakota Welcomes New Staff

Surgical Institute Physician First To Offer Next-Generation Endoscopic Surgery

Dr. Bradley Thaemert is the first surgeon in the region to use an important new suturing device.