Prairie Lakes Announces Chief Medical Officer

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Dan Reiffenberger, MD has accepted the new position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Reiffenberger will also serve as the Primary Care Medical Director.

“The Chief Medical Officer role will lead efforts to advance clinical quality and standards at Prairie Lakes,” said John Allen, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System CEO. “Dr. Reiffenberger’s experience and expertise are key additions to our executive leadership team.”

Dr. Reiffenberger earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He attended the University of South Dakota Medical School in Sioux Falls where he completed his medical degree in 1991. His medical education continued through his internship and residency at the Sioux Falls Family Practice Center. Dr. Reiffenberger is board-certified with the American Board of Family Practice and has a Certificate of Added Qualification (Board Certification) in Sports Medicine. Dr. Reiffenberger and his wife, Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger, have been primary care physicians with Brown Clinic for 30 years. He has served as the CMO at Brown Clinic for the past 11 years.

Dr. Dan Reiffenberger’s clinical availability will be reduced, but a care team for his practice has been established as part of the options for patient care. Current patients of Dr. Reiffenberger will also be provided with options to transition their future care to other Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic providers.