Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Monica Everson as its new Emergency Department Director.  Everson will oversee the PLHS Emergency Department as well as the Trauma Program. Everson is a northeast South Dakota native. She grew up and currently resides near Hayti, SD with her husband Paul…
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“I battled stomach issues and reflux for around 10 years,” said Todd. “It was kind of a progressive issue. I saw Dr. Greg Gerrish for some help and the visit was proactive because of my condition. Within a few weeks we had a scope and further testing to determine my…
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Laura and Javon Heathcote of Florence welcomed their new baby boy Asher Edward at 9:25 a.m. on January 1, 2020. Asher is 20.5 inches long and 8 pounds 11 ounces. He is the first baby to be born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown for the 2020 year.  Asher…
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Stefanie Roby, PA-C takes care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic and Kidney Dialysis Units in the region under the direction of Dr. Tina Melanson, Nephrologist. 

Learn more: Kidney Care and Support

Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1538464003
  • Rating 4.9
  • Total Rating Count 96
  • First Name Stefanie
  • Last Name Roby
  • Professional Degree PA-C
  • Service Specialty Care
  • Specialty Nephrology (Kidney)
  • Location Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
    401 9th Ave. NW
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-882-7777
  • Education Education
  • Undergraduate Training

    South Dakota State University (Brookings, South Dakota)

  • Graduate School

    University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha, Nebraska)

  • Total Comments 9
  • Comments [ { "id": 1595887658, "surveyKey": "8349700474", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2025-01-14T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 10, "comment": "She took my questions seriously and answered them very well", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.4 } }, { "id": 1595887653, "surveyKey": "8349699503", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2025-01-14T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 31, "comment": "Stefanie Roby is great . She talks to me knowing that medical words are not great for me so she talks as I'm a woman needing to know without to many explanations.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1542309411, "surveyKey": "7720008503", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-10-04T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 21, "comment": "Stefanie Roby is a very nice and very good PA. She explains everything to me especially when there were some concerns.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543052, "surveyKey": "7502896140", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-31T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "She listened to everything my sister and I asked and thought.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542914, "surveyKey": "7267305703", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-24T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "I have no complaints", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542906, "surveyKey": "7160130658", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "No real conclusion yet.More test and research to be done.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 3.6 } }, { "id": 1504542721, "surveyKey": "6179090615", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Great care and good listener - will continue", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542625, "surveyKey": "5789526230", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-10-24T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 9, "comment": "Stefanie Roby is very good. I trust her completely.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542570, "surveyKey": "5529367148", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-08-31T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "I love my doctor and prairie lakes clinic hospital and staff.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Acid reflux specialists Dr. Greg Gerrish and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer expanded services for patients with Barrett’s esophagus. A new treatment called Barrx™ is now available at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous change affecting the lining of the esophagus that may progress to esophageal cancer. Early detection…
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Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Many times it is hard to tell whether we have a cold…
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  Have you wondered what a gluten free diet is and why it is used? A gluten free diet has gained popularity in the United States making gluten free options abundant; however, it is often an unnecessary restriction. A gluten free diet is a way of eating that eliminates foods…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant Stefanie Roby to the nephrology staff. She joins Dr. Tina Melanson and Physician Assistant Kari Fleming in the care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic and Kidney Dialysis Units in the region. Roby graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree from…
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