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Physician Spotlight: Michael Huot, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Spotlight: Michael Huot, M.D.

Michael Huot, M.D. Chief of Staff, Monument HealthDirector of Pain Management, Monument HealthAnesthesiologist, Monument Health My Role I am a Rapid City local and I started part-time as a transporter […]

Guardians of the Community Doctor Profiles

Guardians of the Community

Infectious disease is a medical specialty that touches nearly every aspect of health care. Discover why Monument Health is choosing to expand the capacities of this vital department. Sandeep Sohal, […]

Physician Spotlight: Ashlea Semmens, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Spotlight: Ashlea Semmens, M.D.

Ashlea Semmens, M.D. Board-certified General Surgeon Breast Surgical Oncologist Director of the Breast Center at Monument Health Rapid City I am most passionate about caring for breast patients and their […]

Provider Profile: Sarah Schryvers, CNP Doctor Profiles

Provider Profile: Sarah Schryvers, CNP

My Role  As a certified family practice nurse practitioner, I provide primary care for patients of all ages, managing chronic conditions and promoting wellness through education and prevention. I’m passionate […]

Like Family Doctor Profiles

Like Family

Chris Seime, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant serving patients at Monument Health Sturgis Clinic. He’s passionate about providing family medicine to this northern Black Hills town and serving this community […]

Provider Spotlight: Keena Byrd-Moro, DNP Doctor Profiles

Provider Spotlight: Keena Byrd-Moro, DNP

My Role  I am a Nurse Practitioner in general surgery in Spearfish. I work primarily with Andrew VanOsdol, M.D., in our accredited Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program. I am […]

Physician Profile: Robert Santa-Cruz, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Robert Santa-Cruz, M.D.

My Role  First and foremost, I am a urologist who provides care to my patients. I am also the director of the Monument Health Robotics Program, which gives me the […]

A New Rhythm Doctor Profiles

A New Rhythm

The Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) at Monument Health recently became one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to perform an innovative new procedure treating an uncommon form of […]

Physician Profile: Sarah Lewis, D.O. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Sarah Lewis, D.O.

Dr. Lewis grew up watching her father’s dedication to his patients, and she looks forward to continuing to provide them with the level of care they’ve come to expect.  My […]

Physician Profile: Charles Lewis, D.O. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Charles Lewis, D.O.

Dr. Lewis has built his family medicine practice over three decades — and he’s excited to see it stay in the family.  My Role  I have been in family practice […]

My Space: Sarah Wolfe Doctor Profiles

My Space: Sarah Wolfe

My Role  I see to the nonclinical needs of our patients and their loved ones while they are waiting to see a doctor in the emergency room. I guide a […]

On Top of the World Doctor Profiles

On Top of the World

At some point, everyone has felt like they’re on top of the world. Jacob Weasel, M.D., has actually been there. And he’s just getting started. At almost 22,000 feet of […]

Physician Profile: Monaleze Saini, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Monaleze Saini, M.D.

Custer Family medicine physicians, such as Monaleze Saini, M.D., navigate patients through important life transitions.  My Role As a physician, I think of myself as a patient’s medical navigator or […]

Physician Spotlight: Wesley Badger, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Spotlight: Wesley Badger, M.D.

Wesley Badger, M.D.  General Surgeon, Spearfish Clinic, North Avenue  People come to Spearfish, S.D. for the outdoors, but General Surgeon, Wesley Badger, M.D., wants to help grow the city into […]

Brett Sterkel Doctor Profiles

Brett Sterkel

My Role  Nurse case managers assess all patients in the inpatient setting to ensure they move smoothly across the continuum of care. As they move from emergency care to more […]

Provider Spotlight: Zachary Peterson, PA-C Doctor Profiles

Provider Spotlight: Zachary Peterson, PA-C

Preventative medicine, fitness and diabetes management are among the most fulfilling facets of working in primary care for Hill City’s Zach Petersen.    My Role  I am a Primary Care […]

What’s Old Is New Again Doctor Profiles

What’s Old Is New Again

Sometimes breakthroughs in treatment options mean updating old procedures instead of creating new ones.  Advances in technology have allowed Daniel Petereit, M.D., Radiation Oncologist at Monument Health Cancer Care Institute, […]

Physician Spotlight: Derek Buck, M.D., D.C. Doctor Profiles

Physician Spotlight: Derek Buck, M.D., D.C.

Derek Buck, M.D., D.C., Interventional and Spine Care Specialist, Physiatrist Monument Health Orthopedic & Specialty Hospital. Pain often forces people to give up the things that they love doing. Luckily, […]

Physician Profile: Kirstin Hockhausen, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Kirstin Hockhausen, M.D.

Her husband’s leukemia diagnosis was a driving force for Dr. Hockhausen, ultimately leading her to pursue a career in medicine. Eventually, she found her passion in dermatology.    My Role  […]

Physician Profile: Josephine Davis, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Josephine Davis, M.D.

After leaving Rapid City — the town where she grew up — to complete her Family Medicine residency, Dr. Davis returned to the area to treat patients in the Black […]

Physician Profile: Kyle Schmidt, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Kyle Schmidt, M.D.

Originally from northwest Nebraska, Dr. Schmidt chose to practice in the Black Hills and provide services to the people in the surrounding communities. When he’s not with patients or working […]

Physician Profile: Chad Storch, D.O., MPH Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Chad Storch, D.O., MPH

When companies and employees need specific services like Department of Transportation physicals, return to work evaluations and other medical services, it’s important to have a health care provider with flexible […]

Physician Profile: Heather Brewer, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Heather Brewer, M.D.

In the course of her career, Dr. Heather Brewer has delivered over 3,000 babies and counting. Now she’s closing in on a new accomplishment — delivering the babies of patients […]

Physician Profile: Fawzi Ameer, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Fawzi Ameer, M.D.

My role  I am a cardiologist at Monument Heart and Vascular Institute with a primary focus in cardiovascular imaging. I grew up in Rapid City and did my medical and […]

Physician Profile: Joy Falkenburg, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Joy Falkenburg, M.D.

When she isn’t treating patients, you can find Dr. Falkenburg working the soil and finding peace in the Healing Garden, located on the Monument Health Custer Hospital and Clinic campus.  […]