Kari Fleming, certified Physician Assistant, has joined Dr. Tina Melanson in the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic. In conjunction with Dr. Melanson, Fleming will assist in the management of kidney diseases and disorders including hypertension, electrolyte disturbances, and management of patients on kidney dialysis.
Fleming is a Lake Norden native and graduated from Hamlin High School. Prior to joining Prairie Lakes, she worked as a Physician Assistant at Brown Clinic in Watertown, S.D., where she provided services in the areas of family medicine and general surgery.
Fleming received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from South Dakota State University.
She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants and the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants.
Fleming will see patients along with Dr. Melanson at the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic, hospital, dialysis units, and outreach clinics. Patients may schedule an appointment at the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic or an outreach clinic by calling 605-882-5455.