West River Anesthesiology Consultants joins Monument Health to expand pain management services

Rapid City, S.D. (July 16, 2024) – Monument Health will expand its pain management services with the addition of the West River Anesthesiology Consultants to better serve the needs of patients in the Black Hills region. 

On July 1, 2024, five physicians and three certified nurse practitioners joined Derek Buck, M.D. in the Pain Management Clinic at the Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital on 1635 Caregiver Circle in Rapid City.  

“We are thrilled to welcome West River Anesthesiology to Monument Health,” said Michael Huot, M.D., Medical Director of Monument Health’s Pain Management Clinic. “Their expertise in pain management will be a valuable addition to our team and will allow us to continue to provide high-quality care for our patients, close to home.” 

West River Anesthesiology Consultants has been providing pain management services in the Rapid City area for over 25 years. Their team of highly trained anesthesiologists and nurse practitioners have a wealth of experience in treating a wide range of conditions.

“We are excited to join Monument Health and to continue providing high-quality pain management services to patients in the Black Hills region,” said Troy Nesbit, M.D., Medical Director of West River Anesthesiology Consultants. “Joining Monument Health allows us to expand our services and help even more patients find relief from chronic pain.” 

For more information about Monument Health’s Pain Management Clinic and the services provided, visit monument.health/painmanagement or call (605) 755-6100. 

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About Monument Health

Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 38 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.