Physician Spotlight: Patrick M. Tibbles, M.D., Emergency Medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Rapid City Hospital

Philanthropy is an increasingly important component to a flourishing hospital ecosystem. Dr. Tibbles embraces his new role as Medical Director of the Foundation with a surplus of energetic ingenuity.

Patrick Tibbles, M.D., has been a fixture of Rapid City Hospital since coming on as an attending emergency physician in 1997. As one of the longest serving physicians on Monument Health’s medical staff, Dr. Tibbles has witnessed many changes over his 26 years. Even early on, he was impressed with the nonprofit mission of Monument Health, which cares for every person in the community, regardless of their ability to pay.

 “I know how important it is to have a safety net for everyone in our service area,” Dr. Tibbles said. “But I also understand the tremendous financial needs of our organization, including increasing supply costs and declining reimbursement, and how that can conflict with our desire to expand and improve the services we offer to our communities. In our isolated region, it’s vital that we develop and support a robust system that is capable of delivering state-of-the-art, compassionate care to everyone.”

Recently, an anonymous patient of Dr. Tibbles made a generous donation through Monument Health Foundation to improve our women and children’s community health care. The patient’s contribution helped Dr. Tibbles to realize the importance of physician engagement in the community through the Foundation to encourage and capitalize on similar generosity.

 “Philanthropic support is a major part of any viable health care system. Most major health care systems in the U.S. have hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in assets to support vital clinical projects and supplies,” he said.

And so Dr. Tibbles recently accepted a position as Foundation Medical Director and will oversee the development of these important clinical processes and increase philanthropic support to help guide the mission to improve clinical resources for our community.

 “No one understands medical needs better than doctors who have cared for the patients of the Black Hills. We live and work here because we believe that level of commitment is necessary to bring about the best possible care for all of our patients,” he said.

Dr. Tibbles is very excited about Monument Health’s future and his new position. He is eager to pursue philanthropic support that will only improve what we offer our communities. “Working together, we can build a Black Hills health care legacy that is even stronger, and assures the safety and protection of our current and future families and friends.”

The Foundation Physician Leadership Group will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting the strategic vision of Monument Health Foundation dedicated to improving community health and expanding access to care. Comprised of accomplished physicians with a deep commitment to health care innovation and philanthropy, the group will provide expert advice, insights and recommendations to help shape the Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives.

Through their leadership, the physician Leaders will help the Foundation identify critical health care needs, direct funding to high-impact programs, and foster partnerships between the Foundation and key stakeholders. Members will also contribute to the development of fundraising strategies, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently to make meaningful and lasting improvements in the lives of underserved populations.

Matthew Anderson, M.D.
Critical Care Physician

Brad Archer, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer

Daniel Barth, D.O.
Pulmonology and Critical Care Physician

Lisa Brown, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician

Christopher Gasbarre, D.O.
Dermatologist

Michael Huot, M.D.
Anesthesiologist

Kyle Lemley, M.D.
Pediatric Critical Care Specialist

Steven Maser, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Vice President, Medical Affairs

Daniel Petereit, M.D., FASTRO
Radiation Oncologist

Patrick Tibbles, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician,
Foundation Medical Director

Joseph Tuma, M.D., FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiologist