Abby Gietzen, PA-C takes care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic under the direction of Dr. Smith. She completed her Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellowship in 2023 and has a passion for providing personalized care to patients seeking relief for skin related issues and concerns.
Learn more: Dermatology Skin Care, Sun Screen Tips, Radio Interview with Abby Gietzen, PA-C, Which Sun Screen is the Right One?, Why You Should Schedule a Dermatology Appointment Today
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- Press Ganey ID 1205225661
- Rating 4.9
- Total Rating Count 777
- First Name Abby
- Last Name Gietzen
- Professional Degree PA-C
- Service Specialty Care
- Specialty Dermatology
- Location Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
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Office Address
Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
401 9th Ave. NW
Watertown, SD 57201 - Call for Appointment 605-882-7777
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Additional Certification(s)
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Diplomate Fellow
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Outreach Locations
- Huron Regional Medical Center (Huron, SD)
- Sanford Clinic Brookings (Brookings, SD)
- Education Education
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Undergraduate Training
South Dakota State University (Brookings, South Dakota)
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Graduate School
Augsburg College (Minneapolis, MN)
- Total Comments 89
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She did a wonderful job interacting with my child and making sure she felt included in the discussion regarding what was going on with her and her treatment. Abby was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. 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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant Abby Gietzen to the dermatology staff. She joins Dr. Jeffrey Smith in the care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic. Gietzen graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State University and then received her Master in Physician Assistant…
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Jacob Lyngaas, PA-C takes care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Emergency Services.
Learn more: 24/7 Emergent Care
Additional Info
- First Name Jacob
- Last Name Lyngaas
- Professional Degree PA-C
- Service Hospital Care
- Specialty Emergency Medicine
- Location Prairie Lakes Hospital
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Office Address
Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
401 9th Ave. NW
Watertown, SD 57201 - Call for Appointment 605-882-7000
- Education Education
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Undergraduate Training
Wichita State University (Wichita, Kansas)
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System uses sophisticated imaging technology that gives doctors the detailed information needed for early diagnosis and treatment -- without sending patients to other cities for these services.
In addition to general diagnostic, operative and emergency room X-rays, our Radiology Department offers imaging technology that can peer into your bones, arteries and veins, soft tissues and organs. We can help you see your unborn baby. We can also help predict whether you might be prone to help predict whether you might be prone to heart problems or a stroke.
Imaging Services:
CT Scanning- Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning provides rapid, high resolution scanning of the head, chest, abdomen and extremities by applying computer technology to medical X-rays. The scanner is primarily used to detect tumors, infections and vascular diseases. It is also valuable in the planning and follow-up of patients selected for radiation therapy of known tumors. We also offer Target Heart screenings to measure any calcium deposits in the heart that may put you at risk for a heart attack.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)- MRI is a way to take very detailed pictures of the body and its chemical make-up. It is primarily used to image the brain, spine and joints. Unlike other modalities, it does not use ionizing radiation to obtain images.
Nuclear Medicine - Harmless amounts of radioactive isotopes are injected into the body. This material either collects in or avoids body tissue associated with particular diseases. The camera shows us where that material is accumulating.
Ultrasound - Prairie Lakes offers a variety of Ultrasound imaging procedures including obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, vascular and cardiac (heart). Ultrasonic sound waves are used to produce images of the anatomy being scanned.
Bone density scans (DEXA) - A bone density scan uses low dose X-rays to see how dense (or strong) your bones are. These scans are often used to diagnose or assess your risk of osteoporosis. (Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Northridge location only)
Mammography and breast imaging services - Uses a low-dose x-ray system to see inside the breasts detect cancer early. (Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main location only)
Radiology Specialists
Gwen Schaunaman, Radiologist, reads and interprets the radiology images and tests for patients at the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic locations.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System partners with Consulting Radiologists Ltd. (CRL) for radiology services. This allows Prairie Lakes access to over 50 board certified radiologists trained in subspecialties such as Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Interventional Neuroradiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Pediatric Imaging and Breast Imaging.
CRL’s general and subspecialty radiologists bring years of experience to patients, both in diagnosis and intervention. CRL provides 24/7 coverage for the Prairie Lakes Radiology Department.
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On Wednesday, February 19 Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated with staff, volunteers, and board members their success in earning a four out of five star facility rating from Hospital Compare, a service of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (photos below). Additionally - K.C. DeBoer, President and CEO received…
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Haley Ellis, CNP takes care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic under the direction of Pulmonologist, Dr. Svien Senne.
Resources: Pulmonology Clinic | May is Asthma Awareness Month - What to Look For
Additional Info
- Press Ganey ID 1306485172
- Rating 4.8
- Total Rating Count 182
- First Name Haley
- Last Name Ellis
- Professional Degree CNP
- Service Specialty Care
- Specialty Pulmonology (Lung)
- Location Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
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Office Address
Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
401 9th Ave. NW
Watertown, SD 57201 - Call for Appointment 605-882-7777
- Education Education
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Undergraduate Training
University of South Dakota (Vermillion, South Dakota)
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Graduate School
South University
- Total Comments 20
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They take all information in to best determine meds and care needed", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504543028, "surveyKey": "7502896651", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 26, "comment": "This may have been one of my best experiences in health care in over 5 years and I tend to spend plenty of time in clinic.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542996, "surveyKey": "7433101641", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542962, "surveyKey": "7357461344", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-08-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 6, "comment": "Everyone at Prairie Lakes is outstanding.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683934, "surveyKey": "6921604866", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "All great", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450684002, "surveyKey": "6893567971", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-21T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 48, "comment": "I was not there to be seen for a cough but I find it very odd that a pulmonology clinic isn't hyper aware when someone is coughing on a fairly regular basis while in the appointment. No one asked and no one bothered to listen to my lungs.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 3.8 } }, { "id": 1504542883, "surveyKey": "6893568709", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 2, "comment": "Very good ", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542880, "surveyKey": "6893575161", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "All good here", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1450683961, "surveyKey": "6893565810", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-05-17T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 1, "comment": "Good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542872, "surveyKey": "6643063722", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-04-05T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "She was encellent", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542861, "surveyKey": "6558662455", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "Haley is a gem!", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 4.8 } }, { "id": 1450684080, "surveyKey": "6558661998", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-03-18T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "She was great", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542745, "surveyKey": "6283127075", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2024-01-25T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "10\/10 would recommend.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542669, "surveyKey": "5976108720", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-11-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 54, "comment": "This is the best clinic visit I've had in a long time and that's because of the PA asking me if I had any questions then making sure I had a phone # to call if I came up with questions later and telling me to call if the new treatment plan didn't work.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542664, "surveyKey": "5940417446", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-11-29T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 10, "comment": "Haley is great - you can tell she really cares", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542651, "surveyKey": "5911653447", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-11-16T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 15, "comment": "If I did not understand something she would explain it so that I could understand.", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542644, "surveyKey": "5896293309", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-11-14T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "All was good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542610, "surveyKey": "5766906528", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-10-19T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 4, "comment": "The NP was excellent", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } }, { "id": 1504542582, "surveyKey": "5564739191", "source": "Prairie Lakes Healthcare MD Survey", "mentionTime": "2023-09-07T05:00:00Z", "wordCount": 3, "comment": "She was good", "ratings": [], "overallRating": { "name": "Overall Satisfaction", "value": 5 } } ]
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 4 at the Watertown Event Center. BASH is an annual gala fundraising event hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, with much support from donors and volunteers. This year…
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Prairie Lakes Cancer Center – support services, chemotherapy and radiation treatment is right here in Watertown.
Together we can have hope. Together we can rise up to fight your cancer. Together we can keep you closer to the ones you love, and provide you with the excellent care you deserve.
Mary’s Story
Ten years ago, Mary finished treatment for colon cancer at Prairie Lakes Cancer Center. Compassionate care close to home enabled Mary to maintain some normalcy with work and family through her six months of treatment. Ten years later, she is doing well and wants you to be aware of your own health and wellness.
“Talk to your doctor if something doesn’t feel right. Get specific about your symptoms. If you’re of age, schedule a colonoscopy! Precancerous polyps can be removed early to prevent colon cancer.”
One thing Mary’s learned as a cancer survivor is to never take life for granted. Health is a balance of both physical and emotional health. “Everyone should find one positive thing in their life each day. Many people live through cancer and other hardships – embrace life!”
Lloyd's Story
In 1979 Lloyd Christians started his own company Lloyd’s Heating while raising his family in Watertown. Nowadays he’s thriving at Edgewood as the President of the Membership Council, he organizes activities like card games and writes a weekly newsletter. He loves his family and being creative while woodworking, painting, and writing. Lloyd is a thriving colon cancer survivor. His cancer journey started in 2018, in Lloyd’s words:
“My doctor wanted me to have another colonoscopy and suggested Dr. Schaeffer because he was very good, and he was sure I would like him. I met Dr. Schaeffer before my colonoscopy on September 18, 2018 and was completely confident that he would do a good job.”
“During the procedure Dr. Schaeffer found a mass in my colon, took a biopsy of the mass, and found cancer cells in it. He wanted me to have that mass removed as soon as possible.”
“We had a meeting on September 24th before the surgery. My two daughters and my wife were with me when he explained all that was to take place. We left with a good feeling that Dr. Schaeffer would do the surgery and very confident that it would be successful. My daughter said, “Dad you are so calm”, and I replied that I have no reason to be worried about the surgery. He was recommended by my doctor and we all like the man. October 1st was the date set for the surgery.”
“On that day Dr. Schaeffer came into the prep room before surgery and talked to us stating all was ready to go, so they took me to surgery, and I awoke feeling like nothing had been done. Further tests confirmed my cancer was gone.”
“It was my sixth colonoscopy that detected my colon cancer. By screening regularly we were able to catch the cancer early and prevent it from progressing into a more serious state. Today I feel 100%, and a recent colonoscopy confirmed my colon was clean and gave a good report.”
The American Cancer Society recommends those at average risk for colon cancer to start regular screenings at age 45. A colonoscopy doesn’t take a lot of time, but this simple procedure offers a big payback: peace of mind. In many cases polyps and other suspicious growths can be removed during the colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer.
Save time and money with a Direct Access Colonoscopy.
Quick and easy interview to see if you qualify.
If you qualify for a Direct Access Colonoscopy, a consultation clinic visit is not needed - saving you time and money.
Please fill out the form below or call the General Surgery Clinic at 882-6852 for a phone interview to see if you qualify.
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