The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors elected officers and elected a new board member at its annual meeting in May. Officers are Chairman, Jim Redlinger of Redlinger Bros. Plumbing & Heating; Vice President, Robb Peterson of Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics; Secretary, Shan Kruse of Peterson Motors; Treasurer,…
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Take a deep breath in – and out. Breathing isn’t easy for everyone, especially those with COPD. COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and it’s talked about a lot these days for a good reason. According to the American Lung Association, the third leading cause of disease-related deaths in…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Pathologist Farah Haque, MD. Dr. Haque will serve patients through her work in Prairie Lakes Laboratory. As a pathologist, Dr. Haque is trained to examine samples of body tissue for diagnosing conditions. Dr. Haque is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology. She completed her…
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Hospital Hill Run walkers and runners participated in the event to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation’s Caring Club House and Watertown D.A.S.H. The Caring Club House exists to meet the hospitality needs of out-of-town patients, families, and caregivers receiving services through Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Funded and furnished completely through…
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Additional Info

  • First Name Farah
  • Last Name Haque
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Hospital Care
  • Specialty Pathology (Laboratory)
  • Location Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
    401 9th Ave. NW
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-882-7000
  • Board Certification(s)

    Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    Sind Medical College, University of Karachi (Pakistan)

  • Residency

    Nassau University Medical Center (New York, NY) - Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

     

  • Fellowship

    Staten Island University Hospital (New York, NY) - Surgical Pathology

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  • Press Ganey ID 1720133887
  • Rating 4.9
  • Total Rating Count 206
  • First Name Joseph
  • Last Name Oro
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Primary Care
  • Specialty Family Medicine
  • Location Brown Clinic - Main
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main
    506 1st Ave. SE
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-886-8041
  • Board Certification(s)
    Family Medicine
  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    Ross University (New York, NY)

  • Residency

    University of Kansas (Wichita, KS)

  • Total Comments 49
  • Comments [ { "id": 1595887660, "surveyKey": "8349697979", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2025-01-15T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 9, "comment": "Dr Oro is the best doctor I've ever had", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1595887651, "surveyKey": "8349699596", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2025-01-14T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Doctor Oro is awesome", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1576479570, "surveyKey": "8198342751", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-12-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 30, "comment": "I'm 64 now n I have never really like doctors. (Trust wise). But DR. ORO has been my Doctor for a while n I really trust his judgment 100 percent.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1576479543, "surveyKey": "8110896183", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-12-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 25, "comment": "Since I have no current health issues Dr Oro is very proactive about tests that I should consider to keep up on my health journey.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1576479599, "surveyKey": "8110898588", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-12-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 26, "comment": "Dr Oro is a fantastic doctor and person. He Is thorough in his explanation of the medical issues as well as the options available for treatment.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1576479588, "surveyKey": "8050832547", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-12-02T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 10, "comment": "Dr. Oro is the best PCP I have ever had.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1576479587, "surveyKey": "8050824210", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-12-02T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 12, "comment": "I would recommend my doctor to anyone but would not recommend PL. ", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1558413116, "surveyKey": "8050825416", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-11-27T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 12, "comment": "Dr Oro takes the time to listen and then explain things thoroughly", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1558413103, "surveyKey": "8050833807", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-11-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 12, "comment": "Can't say enough good about Dr Oro. Best pcp I ever had", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1558413099, "surveyKey": "8050826063", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-11-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 17, "comment": "Dr. Oro is very attentive, listens, remembers my history, and is always working in my best interests.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309396, "surveyKey": "7877739427", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-30T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 21, "comment": "Dr. Oro always explains things in a clear way and takes the time to listen to what issues I'm dealing with", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309393, "surveyKey": "7877735001", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "He listens to you doesn't rush through explains your tests results", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309390, "surveyKey": "7877740801", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 17, "comment": "We have referred Dr Oro to many people and they like him as much as I do", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309380, "surveyKey": "7877738661", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309370, "surveyKey": "7782851024", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 52, "comment": "Dr. Oro always takes the time to familiarize himself with the reason for my visit and is well aware of why I am there. After I explain in more detail the reason for my visit he discusses a plan(s) of action with me and involves me in every decision regarding my care.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309412, "surveyKey": "7720011112", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-04T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 20, "comment": "Dr. Oro is incredibly attentive, friendly and willing to listen to my concerns or questions. I trust his medical judgment", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309405, "surveyKey": "7720004542", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-04T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 13, "comment": "Dr Oro is the best. Very kind and friendly and helpful. Great doctor.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1523852536, "surveyKey": "7668326153", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-09-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 14, "comment": "I have sent many friends to Dr Oro. Every one of them love him.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1523852571, "surveyKey": "7572128156", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-09-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 14, "comment": "Dr. Oro is so friendly, kind and caring. He really cares about his patients!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542971, "surveyKey": "7357455345", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-09T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 75, "comment": "I went in as I wanted to check my nose sinus issue for being broken or infection. I'd tried to schedule with ent I'd previously seen but they told me that's not their thing. See a primary. I left with a possible shingle diagnosis and meds. I'mNot sure what to think of visit. I think he was being cautious. My clinic visits are expensive and I'm just not even comfortable going unless I have to.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 3.8 } } ]
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Event Postponed - new date to be announced: The 20th Annual Feuerstein Speaker Series featuring RJ Palacio scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 at Lake Area Tech is postponed due the speaker’s unexpected medical emergency.  The event will be rescheduled to a later date and all tickets will be honored at…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Speech Language Pathologist, Shelly Holida to the Rehabilitation Services department. She serves outpatient, inpatient, and home health patients. Shelly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and her Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology at the University of South Dakota. She enjoys…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is one of only 86 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2019. The award recognizes Prairie Lakes’ success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. The Performance Achievement…
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