General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  Some alarm signs or symptoms that are not typically found in IBS include blood in the stool or in the toilet bowl, which may be attributable to hemorrhoids which often coexist with IBS, however this typically warrants further investigation to be certain a more serious underlying condition such as a cancer is not present. Other concerning findings would include anemia, unintentional weight loss, and nighttime stooling.
• Rheumatology
• Pediatric Care
• Primary Care
  Dr. Kay Kelts, DO from the Medical Arts Clinic at Rapid City Medical Center introduces herself and explains a little bit about why preventative care and having a primary care provider is important whether we’re in a pandemic or not. Dr. Kelts and her husband, Dr. Andrew Kelts, DO, came back to Rapid City to practice medicine in Andrew’s hometown. They’re both essential and valuable parts of our team and of the community – with valuable insight and expertise in their areas of practice.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Kay Kelts is double board certified in Family Medicine with the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She practices Full-scope Family Medicine including in-office procedures, women’s health, and osteopathic manipulative medicine. Dr. Kelts completed her medical school training at Rocky Vista University where she was part of their inaugural class and a pre-doctoral osteopathic principles and practices fellow. Dr. Kelts believes in treating the whole person, helping each patient achieve his or her personal health goals and live life to the fullest.
• Emergency Care
  Emergencies happen after hours, and our team is here for you. Our patients can ask for the Rapid City Medical Center on-call surgeon or request them by name when visiting the local emergency room.
• Colonoscopy
  The highest credentialed group of gastroenterologists in the Black Hills, Rapid City Medical Center’s GI providers recommend colonoscopy for colon health and cancer prevention.
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic disease characterized by abdominal pain and either constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), or a mix of both (IBS-Mixed). The prevalence in the US population is about 5% or 1 in 20 people and affects both men and women. IBS significantly reduces patients’ quality of life and it is estimated that the direct costs of IBS is $1.5-$10 billion per year, not including prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Diarrhea
• Immunizations
  RAPID CITY, SD – Providers from the physician owned Rapid City Medical Center began receiving Covid-19 vaccinations the week before Christmas. With nearly full participation from the almost 80 Physicians, Certified Nurse Practitioners, and Physician’s Assistants within the 8 clinic locations of Rapid City Medical Center’s multi-specialty practices, the RCMC providers look to lead the community towards health in 2021.

Gynecologists

• Female Infertility
• Pelvic Pain
• Pregnancy

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Kevin Weiland, MD, a Board Certified internal medicine specialist said, “Ironically, the shot was put in the arm where my small pox vaccine scar is. My son, 10 years ago, asked me why I have a scar there and I told him it was from my smallpox vaccine. He asked why he does not have one. I told him, “Because it worked.” Dr. Oksana Anand, MD, double Board Certified gastroenterologist and internalist expressed how excited her young children were that she was able to be vaccinated before Christmas.
• Gastroenterology
  Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is now recommended for average-risk individuals starting at age 45 years, according to the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG’s) updated guidelines. The starting age was previously 50 years except for Blacks, for whom the starting age was lowered to 45 years in 2005.
• Colon Cancer
  Rapid City Medical Center’s Team of Board-Certified Gastroenterologists Remind Community of Colon Cancer Awareness and the Importance of Preventive Screening - Rapid City Medical Center
• Endoscopy
  If you have symptoms of IBS, speak with your gastroenterologist to discuss what further evaluation may be necessary such as blood tests, stool tests, and endoscopy (e.g. upper endoscopy or colonoscopy) as there are overlapping symptoms with IBS and other GI disorders. Your gastroenterologist can provide a comprehensive evaluation to arrive at your diagnosis and to discuss the various treatment options and which ones may be best for you.

Neurologists

• Epilepsy
  If a woman is ready for a pregnancy and hasn’t had a full physical exam with a pelvic exam, then they should arrange to have that done. They will get a comprehensive well woman exam with individualized testing and counseling, for instance if they need a pap, an STD screen, or labs done. We take a thorough medical history, a menstrual history, and a family history to assess the risk of having a baby with a genetic disorder. We review their medications, if any, and make recommendations with regards to what is safe to continue during pregnancy, and which aren’t. If someone needs to be transitioned to a medication that is safer during pregnancy, for instance certain meds for high blood pressure, we will initiate that. If it happens that a woman becomes pregnant unexpectedly, we would ask them to call us prior to stopping their meds because some meds, like thyroid meds and meds for diabetes, epilepsy, or asthma, need to be continued during the pregnancy.

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
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Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Radiology
  Recently, Rapid City Medical Center faced a challenge due to limited space. But they’re never ones to back down from a challenge. With their dedication to fiscal responsibility and the desire to grow, they ventured into property development. Through the purchase and renovation of the former Premier Mortgage building on Rapid City’s Tower Road, they’ve gained an additional 25,000 square feet to expand their medical services. This move not only supports their growth but also allows them to streamline ancillary services, such as radiology and laboratory work, leading to even greater efficiencies and cost savings.
• Mammography
  Throughout their history, Rapid City Medical Center has never shied away from embracing innovation. By combining medical expertise with talented business professionals, they’ve achieved remarkable milestones. From introducing advanced technologies like 3D mammography and telemedicine (activated within a mere 48 hours during the pandemic) to spearheading cutting-edge procedures in endoscopy/colonoscopy and pain management, they’ve consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. Moreover, they’ve always prioritized affordable healthcare by offering services in office settings, bypassing the need for facility fees and saving money for both patients and employers with group health plans.

Surgeons

• Hysterectomy
  RAPID CITY, S.D. — In the United States, a hysterectomy is a common surgery for women hoping to relieve long lasting discomfort and serious health conditions. While the benefits of this procedure can be tremendous in some cases, it is important to know that it is not a catch-all solution.
• Mohs Surgery
  Rapid City Medical Center’s The Skin Institute is pleased to recognize Dr. Sage and Dr. Wittenberg for their Micrographic Dermatologic Certification from the American Board of Dermatology. Both doctors have met the certification requirements established by the ABD, including residency training in an accredited program and successful completion of the certifying examination. This certification is in addition to the FAAD accreditation both doctors already hold for Mohs Surgery. They are now two of just 1,750 diplomates of the American Board of Dermatology to take the Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Certification Exam.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  ————Dr. Robert Sage practices dermatology at The Skin Institute at Rapid City Medical Center, with a fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery. He also has a special interest in skin cancer and facial reconstruction. He is originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and joined The Skin Institute in 2012.
• Dermatology
  He attended medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, followed by an internship at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. He was trained in dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and completed a fellowship in Procedural Dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Rapid City Medical Center is a medical practice comprised of six locations, including an urgent care clinic, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Our group boasts a team of more than eighty physicians and caregivers whose specialties include allergy, asthma and immunology, dermatology, ENT (including audiology and speech pathology), family medicine, gastroenterology, internal medicine, OB/GYN, eye care, pediatrics, podiatry, rheumatology, surgery, urgent care, interventional pain and more.