Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1730147125
  • Rating 4.9
  • Total Rating Count 168
  • First Name Jon
  • Last Name McAreavey
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Primary Care
  • Specialty Family Medicine
  • Location Brown Clinic - Northridge
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Northridge
    511 14th Ave. NE
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-886-8482
  • Additional Specialty

    Obstetrics

  • Board Certification(s)

    Family Practice

  • Professional Associations

    South Dakota State Medical Association

    American Medical Association

    American Academy of Family Physicians

  • Education Education
  • Undergraduate Training

    Augustana College (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota School of Medicine (Vermillion, South Dakota)

  • Residency

    Sioux Falls Family Practice Residency Program (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) - Family Practice

  • Total Comments 21
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543043, "surveyKey": "7502898560", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 44, "comment": "We needed some paper work completed ASAP and Dr. Jon was \"Jonny on the spot\" and had them emailed and sent the day after the appointment! I was extremely thankful for this as it was very detailed and nothing was left out!! Well done!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543034, "surveyKey": "7502897230", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 23, "comment": "I have been with my doctor for a few years now & I truly believe he's one of the best in the business!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543012, "surveyKey": "7433102282", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-21T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 45, "comment": "I tell everyone that there is no doctor we have ever gone to that takes as much time and care with his patients as Dr. Jon. He clearly explains, asks questions, and has genuine concern for making sure the parent and the patient understand him.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542992, "surveyKey": "7433098394", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Great and thorough eval", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542968, "surveyKey": "7357457291", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-08T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Jon has been my doctor for many years", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683851, "surveyKey": "7160122219", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 7, "comment": "They make things easy, one feels comfortable!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683832, "surveyKey": "7160127925", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Always listens & explains", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683873, "surveyKey": "7109647662", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Excellent doctor", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683950, "surveyKey": "7008435806", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 15, "comment": "It was very good I always have been. If not, I would've gone someplace else.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683988, "surveyKey": "6893572261", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 42, "comment": "Dr is very personable, listens to you, easy to understand & converse with. Reviews my records & forward thinking on dealing with issues & preventive procedures available & to those to be considered to maintain a \"healthy\" health plan at my age.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683982, "surveyKey": "6893565737", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 39, "comment": "I love working with Dr. Jon. He has always been a great listener and pays attention to what I have to say and how I feel about the treatment options. We make decisions together based on his medical knowledge.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684054, "surveyKey": "6893564365", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 25, "comment": "Dr Jon has always made me feel comfortable. I feel I can ask anything and not be judged but instead listened to and helpful answers.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684047, "surveyKey": "6893568002", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 10, "comment": "Dr.Jon does a great job very caring and knowledgeable.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684013, "surveyKey": "6613502830", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-30T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Doctor Jon is very easy to talk to.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.6 } }, { "id": 1450684135, "surveyKey": "6434068338", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Good great", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542847, "surveyKey": "6434075503", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 9, "comment": "My concerns were met with solutions to my concerns.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542836, "surveyKey": "6432063917", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "No issues. Dr Jon always professional and explaining any medical issues.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542810, "surveyKey": "6434071159", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 28, "comment": "I have had multiple providers in my life in multiple states. Dr. Jon is by far the best provider I have ever had. His care team is fantastic.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542807, "surveyKey": "6434073956", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Very satisfied", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.6 } }, { "id": 1504542777, "surveyKey": "6434054311", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 16, "comment": "Dr Jon is very caring and very good listener about any concerns or questions we had.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1821056896
  • Rating 4.8
  • Total Rating Count 123
  • First Name Hollis
  • Last Name Nipe
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Primary Care
  • Specialty Internal Medicine
  • Location Brown Clinic - Main
  • Office Address

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

  • Call for Appointment 605-886-8482
  • Board Certification(s)

    Internal Medicine

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota School of Medicine (Vermillion, South Dakota)

  • Internship

    Veterans Administration Hospital (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Residency

    University of South Dakota School of Medicine (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) - Internal Medicine

  • Total Comments 15
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543032, "surveyKey": "7502894897", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 27, "comment": "Advil for head aches, when your really in pain not a drug addicted, treated like I am and I only been here for 6 months and ect", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 1 } }, { "id": 1504542922, "surveyKey": "7357453102", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Very good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683857, "surveyKey": "7212485031", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 20, "comment": "Mother loves the care that she receives from her care team. No complaint just kudos for a job well done.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683847, "surveyKey": "7212480994", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-16T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Dr. Nipe is always great.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683820, "surveyKey": "7160128369", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Dr. Nipe is very caring, knowledgeable, and patient.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683895, "surveyKey": "7109650341", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 21, "comment": "Dr Nipe is very caring and through. He listens and answers all questions. He is also patient discussing plan of care", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683955, "surveyKey": "6966659874", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 33, "comment": "I am very happy with Dr. Nipe. Nice guy, always addresses any issues I may have & has the correct answers. Has never steered me wrong in all the years I've known him.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683916, "surveyKey": "6921605352", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4 } }, { "id": 1450684009, "surveyKey": "6558661860", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-30T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 26, "comment": "I wouldn't want any other Dr. Nipe, he's the most concerned, knowledgeable Dr. I've ever had!He has been right there helping with all my concerns", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684067, "surveyKey": "6579257622", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 7, "comment": "Dr looks at my total well being", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684059, "surveyKey": "6425932142", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4 } }, { "id": 1450684155, "surveyKey": "6496767603", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 34, "comment": "This was my first encounter with Dr. Nipe. He was wonderful! He reminded me of my long-time physician in Pierre, Dr. Curt Jahraus (now deceased). Most important of all, Dr. Nipe LISTENED TO ME!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684131, "surveyKey": "6496766939", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Dr nipe has the best bedside manner ever.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684111, "surveyKey": "6432063526", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 34, "comment": "Dr Nipe is the best doctor I have ever had for my general care. He literally saved my life in the last 2 years. I only wish I had started seeing him decades ago.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684208, "surveyKey": "6443267969", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-24T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 23, "comment": "Dr. Nipe is very good. Kind, compassionate, thorough, patient, speaks in a language I can understand and treats me like a human being.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1780875641
  • First Name Douglas
  • Last Name Olson
  • 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 605-886-8482
  • Board Certification(s)

    Family Practice

  • Professional Associations

    American Medical Association

    South Dakota State Medical Association

    American Academy of Family Physicians

    South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota School of Medicine (Vermillion, South Dakota)

  • Residency

    Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency Program (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

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Dr. Dan Reiffenberger is a primary care physician who serves as the Prairie Lakes Chief Medical Officer. He is also the Primary Care Medical Director. 

Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1558328799
  • Rating 4.9
  • Total Rating Count 100
  • First Name Daniel
  • Last Name Reiffenberger
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Primary Care
  • Specialty Family Medicine
  • Location Brown Clinic - Northridge
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Northridge
    511 14th Ave. NE
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-886-8482
  • Board Certification(s)
    Family Practice, Sports Medicine
  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota Medical School (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Internship

    Sioux Falls Family Practice Center (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Residency

    Sioux Falls Family Practice Center (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Total Comments 12
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543023, "surveyKey": "7502895759", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.8 } }, { "id": 1450683855, "surveyKey": "7212484533", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "Always extremely professional.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683833, "surveyKey": "7160125187", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-08T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 17, "comment": "Dr was very patient kind and showed concerns for my well being, would gladly recommend to others", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683899, "surveyKey": "7109641603", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-27T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 31, "comment": "Good about referring to previous visits,conditions and current concerns. Was concerned about physical and mental state of patient. Obvious attitude of care and not being dismissive just because of age", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683948, "surveyKey": "7008434898", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683943, "surveyKey": "6966664510", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-03T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 32, "comment": "Dr. Dan is very easy to talk to, considers my concerns and explains things to me in a way that is easy to understand. He is a great asset to you clinic.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683984, "surveyKey": "6893566998", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684046, "surveyKey": "6630014654", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-18T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Dr. Dan is very knowledgeable..", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684081, "surveyKey": "6558662327", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 6, "comment": "Referred our Doctor to many friends.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684115, "surveyKey": "6434059354", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 6, "comment": "Patient care at Northridge is excellent", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684207, "surveyKey": "6434072196", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-24T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 13, "comment": "Dr. Dan Reiffenberger is a wonderful doctor. Watertown is lucky to have him.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542811, "surveyKey": "6434076130", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 17, "comment": "He is a great dr. Awsome bed side manor. Would recommend him to anyone as a md.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1700844198
  • Rating 4.9
  • Total Rating Count 142
  • First Name Sarah
  • Last Name Reiffenberger
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Primary Care
  • Specialty Family Medicine/OB
  • Location Brown Clinic - Northridge
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Northridge
    511 14th Ave. NE
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-886-8482
  • Additional Specialty

    Obstetrics

  • Board Certification(s)

    Family Practice

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota Medical School (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Internship

    Sioux Falls Family Practice Center (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Residency

    Sioux Falls Family Practice Center (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Total Comments 13
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543041, "surveyKey": "7502896771", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 21, "comment": "Love Dr Sara, she's a great Dr and I'm very lucky to have her and her nurses as my care team", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543030, "surveyKey": "7502895602", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 14, "comment": "Dr. Sara listened to my concerns and helped us determine a plan going forward.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542932, "surveyKey": "7357463845", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Dr Sarah was very good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683836, "surveyKey": "7160126174", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-12T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 22, "comment": "Dr Sarah is the best doctor. I have recommended her to my friends. Even my husband had recommended her to his coworkers.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683904, "surveyKey": "7109649532", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Dr. Sarah is the best!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683909, "surveyKey": "6921603451", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 20, "comment": "The nurses to the girls in the lab - I have always liked my doctor. She's a very caring doctor!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684056, "surveyKey": "6893574845", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 29, "comment": "I have seen Sarah Reiffenbeger for several years since moving to SD and have been very pleased with her care. Always patient and kind. Takes the time to listen.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684050, "surveyKey": "6893567047", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Everything was very good!!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684049, "surveyKey": "6893567358", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 19, "comment": "I appreciate having Dr. Sarah as my PCP. She is always patient, kind and listens to what I say", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684130, "surveyKey": "6469589503", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Dr Sarah is always so thorough and caring.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684114, "surveyKey": "6434073035", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 9, "comment": "Never had a bad experience with my doctor--NOT EVER!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684123, "surveyKey": "6434068456", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-24T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 32, "comment": "Dr. Sarah never rushes through her exams and listens to my questions and concerns and responds thoroughly. I have only had positive experiences in all the years I have been her patient!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542765, "surveyKey": "6425932107", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "She always takes time to answer my questions!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1659338747
  • Rating 4.9
  • Total Rating Count 135
  • First Name Aaron
  • Last Name Shives
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Primary Care
  • Specialty Family Medicine
  • Location Brown Clinic - Northridge
  • Office Address

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Northridge
    511 14th Ave. NE
    Watertown, SD 57201

  • Call for Appointment 605-886-8482
  • Board Certification(s)

    Family Practice

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota School of Medicine (Vermillion, South Dakota)

  • Internship

    Sioux Falls Family Practice Residence (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Residency

    Sioux Falls Family Practice Residence (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

  • Total Comments 14
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543017, "surveyKey": "7433102539", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-21T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Awesome care!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542921, "surveyKey": "7357455144", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 23, "comment": "Nice to be able to have things explained to me so I could understand and doctor listened to me which I appreciated also.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542910, "surveyKey": "7212479540", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-15T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 7, "comment": "Dr. Shives is the best there is.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683883, "surveyKey": "7109649102", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683875, "surveyKey": "7109644547", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "He is excellent. ", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683870, "surveyKey": "7109643543", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683957, "surveyKey": "6966664202", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-08T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 19, "comment": "The doctor was very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns. He was good at putting your mind at ease.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683910, "surveyKey": "6921603908", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Excellent care by all. Dr and all staff.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684048, "surveyKey": "6893568492", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Dr. Shives is great!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542875, "surveyKey": "6688701971", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Love the telehealth options", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684021, "surveyKey": "6630014585", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-01T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 17, "comment": "Dr. Shives is the BEST. He always listens and truly cares about what you say and feel.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684156, "surveyKey": "6496766995", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 17, "comment": "Dr. Shives is a wonderful doctor . Kind, compassionate, and very complete with his assessment of my illness.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684116, "surveyKey": "6434070729", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-01T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 6, "comment": "He always listens to my concerns.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684149, "surveyKey": "6469589532", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Excellent", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Dr. Johnston joined the Orthopedic team (Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics at the time) in August of 2010 after completing an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a sports medicine fellowship at the Minnesota Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Johnston treats a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and has advanced training in sports medicine and the care of injured athletes.  Prior to coming to Watertown, Dr. Johnston was an assistant team physician for the University of Minnesota football and wrestling teams, and team physician for the Hamline University football and hockey teams. He currently provides sports medicine services for multiple high schools in the region.  Dr. Johnston enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.  He also enjoys fishing, hunting, and attending sporting events throughout the area.

Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1952514994
  • Rating 4.8
  • Total Rating Count 354
  • First Name Casey
  • Last Name Johnston
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Specialty Care
  • Specialty Orthopedics
  • Location Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
  • Office Address

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

  • Call for Appointment 605-882-2630
  • Board Certification(s)

    Orthopedic Surgery

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha, Nebraska)

  • Residency

    Creighton University/University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha, Nebraska)

  • Fellowship

    Minnesota Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Institute (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

  • Total Comments 33
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543040, "surveyKey": "7502896689", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 44, "comment": "Dr Johnston is so wonderful. He listens and you can tell he cares. He also made sure and called us with results so we didn't need to wait over the weekend. I highly recommend him to anyone that has knee injuries especially sports related.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543026, "surveyKey": "7502895377", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 14, "comment": "Dr Johnston explained the procedure for my knee replacement & answered all my questions", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543025, "surveyKey": "7502894617", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "The doctor was very good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543009, "surveyKey": "7433104690", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-21T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 36, "comment": "Dr. Johnson was very professional. He explained my MRI showed the tears on the imaging. He gave recommendation for surgery and explained process. He answered my questions. I am very pleased with him and his staff.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542985, "surveyKey": "7357455033", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-14T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 7, "comment": "All staff was very informent and professional", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683853, "surveyKey": "7212483610", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "I was very happy with the care provided by the team.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683906, "surveyKey": "7109644304", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 18, "comment": "Dr. Johnston is super good, was nice to see him smile though. Felt very well taken care of.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683932, "surveyKey": "6921605865", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Too much of a hurry.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 3.6 } }, { "id": 1450683911, "surveyKey": "6921606518", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684041, "surveyKey": "6688811188", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 30, "comment": "Dr. Johnston was great, but I think he assumed I'd understand the side effects of cortisone injections, which I didn't, but I should have been better prepared to ask questions.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.6 } }, { "id": 1504542865, "surveyKey": "6558663766", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 53, "comment": "It was a quick visit less than five minutes just to let me know clean break keep doing what ER said. They fit me into a packed schedule just to make sure I didn't need cast or surgery so I didn't expect long visit. Basic in and out what was needed. It worked.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 3.6 } }, { "id": 1504542784, "surveyKey": "6394797281", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-15T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 32, "comment": "Dr Johnston is one of the best. Anyone who thinks they have to go to Sioux Falls for orthopedic surgeries is just plain wrong. You can get great care right in Watertown.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542789, "surveyKey": "6344859485", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 20, "comment": "Was the best visit with Dr. Johnston, he was relaxed and didn't feel rushed to get to the next patient.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542783, "surveyKey": "6344858701", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 71, "comment": "Dr. Johnson's first thought after seeing my son's x-rays was that he may not need casting he examined my son's arm and realized the pain my son was experiencing he decided to cast it to give it more healing time. I was very happy with the thorough examination to make sure what the right decision would be and went by my son's level of pain. He took my son into consideration.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542756, "surveyKey": "6308499661", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-02T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 9, "comment": "All aspects of my appointment and exam were excellent", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542752, "surveyKey": "6314229646", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-31T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 6, "comment": "A good listener with good explanations", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.8 } }, { "id": 1504542751, "surveyKey": "6301604704", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-31T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Super nice to my daughter", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542746, "surveyKey": "6277939338", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 16, "comment": "Everyone there was great especially the nurse tht did my IV she did a great job", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542742, "surveyKey": "6277939025", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-24T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Very nice guy. Very professional", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542730, "surveyKey": "6204037574", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 22, "comment": "This Dr. Put a new hip in my husband's old hip and it was totally successful. We knew him and his work.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Dr. Rieber joined the Orthopedic team (Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics at the time) in July 2002 after attending University of Minnesota Medical School and completing his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Rieber and his wife, Tammy, have three children. He enjoys many outdoor activities including aviation, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, motorcycling, and home remodeling/building projects. He is active in several community organizations as well.

Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1023039021
  • Rating 4.7
  • Total Rating Count 293
  • First Name Gerald
  • Last Name Rieber
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Specialty Care
  • Specialty Orthopedics
  • Location Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
  • Office Address

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

  • Call for Appointment 605-882-2630
  • Board Certification(s)

    Orthopedic Surgery

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of Minnesota Medical School (Duluth, Minnesota)

  • Internship

    University of Minnesota Department of Surgery (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - General Surgery

  • Residency

    University of Minnesota Department of Surgery (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - Orthopedic Surgery

  • Total Comments 30
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543045, "surveyKey": "7502894931", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-30T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "Very satisfied with Dr. Rieber and the surgical care he provided.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683878, "surveyKey": "7109646557", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Great service", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683868, "surveyKey": "7008436296", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-14T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 75, "comment": "The medical care we received was as expected, but I don't feel our questions or concerns were met with much patience or compassion. The appointment felt rushed, and while our treatment may be \"routine\" in the clinic setting, it is not routine for us and it was not reassuring when our concerns were brushed off with little explanation. We encourage our child to advocate for herself as a patient, and she did not feel heard.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 2.8 } }, { "id": 1450683956, "surveyKey": "7008435802", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Perfect", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683954, "surveyKey": "7008435098", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Dr. Rieber is a gift.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542897, "surveyKey": "6966664664", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-02T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.2 } }, { "id": 1450683914, "surveyKey": "6921603736", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-23T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 6, "comment": "I have nothing but good comments!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542876, "surveyKey": "6655083628", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "All good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542868, "surveyKey": "6635324979", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-02T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Dr Jessica Horn is awesome", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684025, "surveyKey": "6618523745", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-01T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 16, "comment": "No questions from me and there were no treatments needed. I was there for stitches removal.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684074, "surveyKey": "6613503373", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "Very kind dr", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684097, "surveyKey": "6596757193", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-27T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Felt everything was explained well.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542801, "surveyKey": "6394797417", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-15T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 20, "comment": "I will not use this Dr again. The entire appt was disappointing and terrifying. I felt very assembly line treated", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 1.2 } }, { "id": 1504542798, "surveyKey": "6380881496", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 18, "comment": "Dr. Rieber honored my request to approve additional physical therapy sessions which will be beneficial for my recovery.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.6 } }, { "id": 1504542794, "surveyKey": "6380882644", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-13T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Very good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4 } }, { "id": 1504542716, "surveyKey": "6104006862", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Very good.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542748, "surveyKey": "6084820748", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542741, "surveyKey": "6084820876", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Very kind", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542677, "surveyKey": "6045788294", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-12T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 10, "comment": "The doctor is very smart and very clear to understand", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542682, "surveyKey": "6007189197", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Wonderful department", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Dr. Vener grew up in Arlington, MN. After high school he attended the University of St. Thomas  in St. Paul, MN where he graduated with honors with his BA degree in Biology. He then attended medical school at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and remained in Minnesota to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery.  Dr. Vener has been a surgeon in Watertown, SD since 1995.  He and his partners built a rural orthopaedic practice, Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics, which  transitioned to Prairie Lakes Orthopedics in 2022. His areas of interest include shoulder, sports medicine and adult reconstruction. Dr. Vener and his wife have two adult children and his hobbies include hunting, cooking, boating, scuba diving and watching baseball, both local and professional. Dr. Vener is an active board member of the Lake Area Zoological Society.

Additional Info

  • Press Ganey ID 1083638050
  • Rating 4.6
  • Total Rating Count 252
  • First Name Michael
  • Last Name Vener
  • Professional Degree MD
  • Service Specialty Care
  • Specialty Orthopedics
  • Location Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
  • Office Address

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

  • Call for Appointment 605-882-2630
  • Board Certification(s)

    Orthopedic Surgery

  • Education Education
  • Medical School

    University of Minnesota School of Medicine (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

  • Internship

    University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Department of Surgery (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

  • Residency

    University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery

  • Total Comments 19
  • Comments [ { "id": 1504543044, "surveyKey": "7502894591", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-30T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Very good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543037, "surveyKey": "7502897158", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Understand on what I needed", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542976, "surveyKey": "7357461882", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-09T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 20, "comment": "Dr. Vener explained what was going on with my knee and explained different procedures I could do when I pain.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542915, "surveyKey": "7267304384", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-07-24T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 7, "comment": "I've had ok experience with Dr. Vener.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 3.8 } }, { "id": 1450683891, "surveyKey": "7109649611", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 17, "comment": "The whole process from surgery through my ankle healing was a very good experience with all staff.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683886, "surveyKey": "7109648582", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "Can't imagine any one better than Dr Vener and his team", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542903, "surveyKey": "7109647321", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 19, "comment": "If staff had noticed the year after my last. Is it this would have been 5's across the board.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4 } }, { "id": 1450683880, "surveyKey": "7109646008", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-26T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Friendly knowledge happy experience", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542898, "surveyKey": "7008435774", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-06-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 36, "comment": "He is not very caring nor does he have a good bedside manner. It was like he didn't care anything about my leg or my pain . This my second time .I will not see him again .", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 1.4 } }, { "id": 1504542867, "surveyKey": "6648441953", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-06T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 32, "comment": "I Get they see lots of people yet it seems the compassion is a bit lost. Also I felt like he just repeated himself everything I asked a question. Prob won't return", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 3 } }, { "id": 1450684019, "surveyKey": "6643063967", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 8, "comment": "Love Dr Veners direct approach.....caring and informative", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684096, "surveyKey": "6579257148", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-22T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 5, "comment": "Always happy with my service", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684072, "surveyKey": "6558664431", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-18T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "Comfortable with diagnosis", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542754, "surveyKey": "6314230627", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-02-01T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 13, "comment": "Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I was very very pleased with it.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542736, "surveyKey": "6240625825", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 11, "comment": "He was thorough and willing to work with me on treatments", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542718, "surveyKey": "6140126714", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-28T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "Kind and patient", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.6 } }, { "id": 1504542690, "surveyKey": "6020970642", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-12-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "Very good experience", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.8 } }, { "id": 1504542613, "surveyKey": "5761475717", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-10-18T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4 } }, { "id": 1504542609, "surveyKey": "5691748271", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-10-04T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 41, "comment": "Was my 2nd procedure on same, and have one previous procedure related but differing in nature. Totally satisfied with Dr Vener and his staff or I would never have returned. I will continue to do so. Facility and staff are awesome.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Additional Info

  • First Name Alan
  • Last Name Christensen
  • Professional Degree MD, FACS
  • Specialty General Surgery
  • Office Address

    Sanford Clinic Watertown
    901 4th St. NW
    Watertown, SD 57201
    *Located on the Prairie Lakes campus

  • Call for Appointment 605-886-1565
  • Board Certification(s)

    General Surgery

  • Additional Certification(s)

    Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

  • Education Education
  • Undergraduate Training

    University of Iowa (Iowa City, Iowa) - Paramedical Science

  • Medical School

    University of South Dakota School of Medicine (Vermillion, South Dakota)

  • Residency

    Central Iowa Health Systems/Iowa Methodist Medical Center (Des Moines, Iowa)

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