South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA) Member Spotlight
SDSMA has been a meaningful part of my journey as a resident, offering a platform to connect with peers and mentors. It has actively supported my professional and academic growth through opportunities in publishing, collaboration and advocacy. As I transition to fellowship, I see myself continuing this journey through the help of SDSMA to further contribute to the medical community and patients of South Dakota.
Internal Medicine Practitioner Alexis Moe Joins Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is proud to welcome Alexis Moe, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice internal medicine.
Miah Lee Joins Essentia Health-Wahpeton as Internal Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic is excited to welcome certified physician assistant Miah Lee, who will practice internal medicine.
Dr. Thao Nguyen Joins Regional West Physicians Clinic-Internal Medicine
New physician Thao Nguyen, DO, was recently welcomed to the team of physicians and providers at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Internal Medicine.
Huron Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Internal Medicine Physician
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to welcome Kundana Neelam, MD, internal medicine physician, to the hospital’s medical staff and HRMC Physicians Clinic care team. Dr. Neelam cares for adult patients, providing primary care and management of chronic medical conditions, further expanding the availability of specifically trained adult medicine physicians in our community.
Monument Health Adds 31 New Physicians Over 12 Weeks
Monument Health continues its aggressive expansion to meet growing regional health care demands, adding 31 new physicians between July 1 and October 1, 2025. This surge brings the total physician recruitment to 107 new providers over the past 27 months.
Megan Bryn Joins Essentia Health–South University Clinic to Practice Internal Medicine
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome Megan Bryn, a certified physician assistant who will practice internal medicine.
Sanford Bismarck’s Internal Medicine Residency Earns Accreditation
Sanford Health, in partnership with UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, is pleased to announce the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation of a three-year internal medicine residency program in Bismarck.
Sanford Valley City Introduces Two New Healthcare Providers
Sanford Valley City welcomes two new providers who offer specialized services, enhancing patient care for surrounding communities.
Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic Welcomes New Internal Medicine Specialist Alex Boreen
The Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic is excited to welcome Alex Boreen, a certified physician assistant specializing in internal medicine.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Two New Hospitalists
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Hamid Assadi, MD and John Kinross-Wright, MD to our team of Hospitalists who manage the medical care for patients who are hospitalized at Prairie Lakes.
Dr. Jennifer Fillaus Joins Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C.
Yankton Medical Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Fillaus, DO, to its specialty care physicians. Dr. Fillaus is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology and Board Eligible and Fellowship Trained in Geriatric Medicine.
MercyOne To Expand Internal Medicine And Pediatrics Care To Dakota Dunes
We are pleased to announce the opening of MercyOne Dakota Dunes Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Care on Oct. 1.
Sanford Dickinson Welcomes New Internal Medicine Provider
Mathew Gerving, M.D. has joined the Sanford Health Dickinson East Clinic team to deliver expert care for adults.
Robert Allison, Internal Medicine, Received Distinguished Service Award
Robert Allison, MD, Internal Medicine at Avera Medical Group Pierre, received the Distinguished Service Award at the recent South Dakota State Medical Association annual meeting.
Sanford Health Welcomes New Rheumatologist
Nowarat Songsiridej, MD, has joined the internal medicine team at the Sanford Northern Sky Clinic in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Huron Regional Medical Center Begins Construction On Dialysis Expansion
Huron Regional Medical Center recently began construction on a $2.45 million dialysis project to expand local access to the vital service. The project will relocate HRMC dialysis to an easy-to-access, one-level treatment unit at 142 Third Street SE when complete.
Essentia Health-South University Clinic Welcomes Internal Medicine Specialist Noelle Berg
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome certified physician assistant Noelle Berg, who will specialize in internal medicine.
Brown Clinic Expands Facility And Staff
Brown Clinic is excited to announce the opening of a new, advanced imaging MRI service that began serving patients in October. In addition, two new specialty-trained and certified technologists have joined the team.
CHI Health-Creighton University Partner To Combat Rural Physician Shortage With First-Of-Their-Kind Residency Programs
Just like the national nursing shortage, rural hospitals across the country are also facing staffing challenges. CHI Health and its academic medical partner, Creighton University School of Medicine, have created two first-of-their-kind residency programs to give new graduates experience in both urban and rural areas of Nebraska. The programs are now open to applicants and its first physicians will be selected in March 2023.