Rapid City Medical Center was established in 1948 as a physician-owned practice and has since built an on-going tradition of excellence in healthcare. We exist to be your first choice for superior healthcare and personalized service.
Latest News
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Future Healthcare Heroes Scholarship
Rapid City Medical Center is proud to offer the Future Healthcare Heroes Scholarship to local graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a future career in health care. Applicants must be accepted to and enrolled in a continued education college or university and plan to attend Fall Semester, 2023 in order to receive winnings. Apply Read More »
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Bottoms Up 5K is Back in 2023
Rapid City Medical Center’s GI Department and The Endoscopy Center are thrilled to bring back the Bottoms Up 5K walk/run at Founders Park in Rapid City on March 25th, 2023. More info and registration is available here:Bottoms Up 5k Registration
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Micrographic Dermatologic Certification from American Board of Dermatology
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 Read More »
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Pre-Conception Health
Any woman of childbearing age needs to maximize their health in the event that they become pregnant. At a basic level, general good health principles always apply: a balanced diet, avoiding smoking and use of other substances, being mindful of alcohol use, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercise. Daily folic acid is important for Read More »
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
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 Read More »
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Colorectal Cancer Screening to Start at Age 45
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. The new guidance brings the ACG in line Read More »
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Rapid City Medical Center’s Team of Board-Certified Gastroenterologists Remind Community of Colon Cancer Awareness and the Importance of Preventive Screening
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. The Gastroenterology Department at Rapid City Medical Center reminds the public that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The current recommendations from the American Cancer Society and the United States Preventive Read More »
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West River ENT joins Rapid City Medical Center
Rapid City Medical Center expands with New ENT Clinic Location and Providers West River ENT’s Dr. Rob Schleiffarth, MD brings a new building and expert team to join Dr. Troy Howard, MD in the RCMC network. Rapid City Medical Center’s Ear, Nose, & Throat Department is proud to announce an expansion through a merger with Read More »
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Rapid City Medical Center’s Dr. Tyler Ptacek, MD Performs Groundbreaking Treatment for Chronic Pain
Nevro’s HF10 Offers Profound Pain Relief Without Opioids or Tingling Rapid City Medical Center’s Dr. Tyler Ptacek, MD announced the first performance of groundbreaking therapy for the treatment of chronic pain in Western South Dakota. The Senza® SCS system, which delivers Nevro’s proprietary HF10® (Nevro Corp., Redwood City, CA), is an FDA-approved spinal cord stimulator Read More »
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Preventative and Primary Care Post (& During) Covid-19
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 Read More »
Our Testimonials
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My recent visit to Rapid City Medical Center was great. The staff was very polite and courteous. The doctor was very nice. She took care of my problem quickly.
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My name is Cindy. I was in a near death car accident in 2008. I just wanted to pass on to Dr. Statz that my arm is still working well after 11 years thanks to my amazing doctor and I have completed college and am now an addictions counselor.
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Dr. McGuire explains the test process thoroughly and efficiently. He speaks to a patient as an equal. He also thoroughly explains test results. He tells his patients what the alternatives are and what to expect. I have great respect for Dr. McGuire.
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All doctors could learn from Dr Howard's personality, professionalism, caring mentality, and amazing bedside manner. He is definitely in my top 3 of all doctors I have ever been in contact with.
