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Eric Fausch, MD

Eric Fausch, MD

Dr. Eric Fausch believes Family Medicine is the sentinel of the healthcare system. The specialty provides whole-person care and interfaces subspecialties with patients and families. With that purpose, he provides evidence-based screenings for early identification of disease and efficient care coordination to help connect patients with subspecialists. His strengths are interpersonal coordination and patient education.

Dr. Eric Fausch completed full-spectrum rural Family Medicine training at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) Cascades East residency in 2021. There he practiced primary evaluation and management of complex patients exhibiting multisystemic disease. His training pedigree taught him to facilitate rapid evaluation and referrals in resource-impaired environments. He is excited to establish his practice here in Rapid City, where he serves as a valuable partner in accomplishing patients’ healthcare goals.

Dr. Eric Fausch completed medical education at University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2018. Prior to that, he completed undergraduate education at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. He was raised in many regions of the country (NY, NC, KY, MI, WI, FL) but has found his true home here in the Midwest/mountain west. He shares this journey with his wife Kathryn and three young children. He enjoys tennis, mountain biking, winter sports (skiing and skating), music (listening and performance), and enjoys staring at the night sky through finely-polished glass.

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Christi Childers, DO

Christi Childers, DO

Dr. Childers obtained her undergraduate degree from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, where she ran cross country and track for four years. She then attended medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Kirksville, Missouri. There she met her husband, an Internist who currently practices at the VA in Fort Meade. They went to residency together in Akron, Ohio, before moving west to Spearfish, South Dakota.

In her practice as a family medicine physician, she focuses on treating the whole family unit—mom, dad and kids. She is also very interested in preventative medicine and using exercise, diet and medicine together to prevent the spread or onset of disease.

Her family likes to stay very active. She and her husband have three daughters and one son, all of whom are involved in sports at a collegiate and high school level. As a family, they enjoy hiking, camping and CrossFit training.

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Rob Schleiffarth, MD

Rob Schleiffarth, MD

Dr. Rob Schleiffarth received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Iowa. He specializes in allergies, sleep apnea, pediatric patients, sinus issues, and head neck cancer. He is a member of the South Dakota Medical Association, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

He has obtained his fellowship in allergy given by te American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He has also been awarded Surgeon of Excellence from Inspire based on his excellent outcomes with the Inspire procedure for sleep apenea.

Dr Scheiffarth enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Troy Howard, MD

Troy Howard, MD

Dr. Howard completed his medical degree at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. He then when on to complete his specialty training at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.  

He is a board certified Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. He has a particular interest in pediatric ENT, adult sinus disease, functional nasal surgery, and thyroid surgery. He and his wife, Rachel, are both Rapid City natives and have five children.

His dream has always been to return to the Black Hills to raise his family and serve this community that he loves so much. When he’s not working, you can find him coaching his son’s baseball team or caddying for his daughters on the golf course.

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    Certified American Board of Otolaryngology

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Gregory Wittenberg, MD, FAAD

Gregory Wittenberg, MD, FAAD

Gregory P. Wittenberg, MD, FAAD, FACMS, is a native of Hot Springs, South Dakota. He attended the University of South Dakota School of Medicine where he graduated magna cum laude in 1994. Dr. Wittenberg then completed his internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and trained in dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He also completed a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wittenberg is board-certified in dermatology and dermatologic surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society.

Dr. Wittenberg has practiced in Rapid City for 25 years and performed thousands of surgeries for both malignant and pre-malignant skin lesions. He values most the physician/patient relationship and the best outcome for the patient is always his primary objective. He considers his patients part of his family and strives so that each patient has access to the highest quality care. He acknowledges and appreciates his outstanding staff and partners in providing the best quality care in Rapid City and the surrounding area.

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Lycia Thornburg, MD, FAAD

Lycia Thornburg, MD, FAAD

Dr. Thornburg was born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wyoming, attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She joined The Skin Institute at Rapid City Medical Center in 2004.

Dr. Thornburg specializes in general and pediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology, laser surgery, and cosmetics, including Botox and Juvéderm. She also focuses on the early detection of skin cancers.

Dr. Thornburg has been elevating her cosmetic craft, showcasing her passion for aesthetics by earning Master Expert status at AMI Master Training in Washington, D.C. in 2023. She was selected as faculty for the National Skincare Advisory Board and Filler Advisory Board for Allergan, the world’s leading scientific-backed manufacturer of aesthetic products. Dr. Thornburg has welcomed a national role for Allergan as speaker, consultant, and instructor to other dermatology groups throughout the United States.

Dr. Thornburg has been selected to be a media expert for the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) on all topics regarding skin. This is a national position, and she has had opportunities to represent dermatologists throughout the United States.

Made for Shade is the heart and soul of Dr. Lycia Thornburg, who founded this in 2006, along with her partners at Rapid City Medical Center Skin Institute.  Dedicated to sheltering children from the damaging effects of the sun while fostering a love of outdoor play, Dr. Thornburg, and her team of volunteers, with the Made for Shade Foundation, have funded and supported over 34 shade structures in the Black Hills.  Along with prevention of skin cancer, Dr. Thornburg is focused on research and development with her partner Dr. Melody Eide and Dr. Blake Jones, on a study to evaluate biomarkers in patients with cancer.  This is an area of her practice that she is very passionate about and is attentive to her patients and community on the prevention and early detection of skin cancer.

Her favorite quote is by Maya Angelou: “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” She draws on this philosophy daily in how she cares for her patients – providing the best treatment available, educating patients on the tools necessary to achieve and maintain healthy skin, and never forgetting the medical importance of the skin to overall patient-health. At the end of the day, Dr. Thornburg makes her patients, whether medical or cosmetic, feel like red carpet guests, as she honors their inner beauty.

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Robert Sage, MD, FAAD

Robert Sage, MD, FAAD

Dr. Sage practices dermatology at The Skin Institute at Rapid City Medical Center, with a fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology. 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. He is board certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

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.

Dr. Sage believes in providing the highest quality care in a patient-centered practice and tailors each patient’s treatment plan to their unique needs. He strives to ensure that patients are educated about their condition and empowers them to be an integral member of the care team. Patients are encouraged to ask questions about their diagnosis, the surgical process, and their expected results.

When he is not at work, he can be found with his family enjoying the many outdoor activities in the Black Hills. They enjoy playing at local parks, golfing, swimming, hiking, bike riding, downhill skiing and playing in the yard at home. They also spend their free time visiting state parks and monuments, tourist attractions and their family farm.

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Tamara Poling, MD, FAAD

Tamara Poling, MD, FAAD

A native of Vermillion, South Dakota, Dr. Poling attended the University of South Dakota, where she earned a magna cum laude undergraduate degree in chemistry. 

After studying in Germany, she returned to Vermillion to attend medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Following a one-year internal medicine internship at the University of Colorado, she began specialty training in dermatology at the University of Colorado-Denver.

She completed specialty training and joined The Skin Institute at Rapid City Medical Center in 1994. Her special interests are in skin cancer, skin cancer prevention and cosmetic services. Dr. Poling strives to intently listen and address any and all concerns with her patients. She believes each patient should be treated with respect and dignity, just as you would treat a family member.

Dr. Poling enjoys scuba diving, vertical caving, tending to her succulents, and hiking.

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Jason Noble, MD, FAAD

Jason Noble, MD, FAAD

Dr. Noble was born and raised in Rapid City. He attended medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and completed his residency training in dermatology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Dr. Noble joined The Skin Institute at the Rapid City Medical Center in 2011. He is a board- certified dermatologist who enjoys helping patients in all aspects of general dermatology, including medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic. He has a special interest in the prevention and treatment of skin cancer.

In his free time, Dr. Noble enjoys spending time with his family and relaxing in the great Black Hills.

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Linda Fromm, MD, FAAD

Linda Fromm, MD, FAAD

Dr. Fromm is a SD native who was raised on a farm in northeastern SD. Her first love was that of music, dance and animals. A diagnosis of Lyme disease at the age of 13 with a subsequent trip to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic sparked her interest in medicine and science.

Dr. Fromm attended the University of South Dakota and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities obtaining a bachelors degree in psychology, masters in biology and doctorate in medicine. She completed her residency in dermatology at State University of New York at Buffalo. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Fromm practices medical and cosmetic dermatology and enjoys treating patients of all ages from children to seniors. She diagnoses and treats all disorders of the hair, skin and nails. In aesthetic dermatology, she offers a variety of services promoting skin health, softening the aging process and allowing her patients to look natural and refreshed. Dr. Fromm is passionate about a patient centered, whole person approach, understanding that skin health is influenced by a variety of factors, including nutrition and stress levels.

In her personal time, Dr. Fromm enjoys running, dancing and theatre. She and her husband Ted enjoy time in the country with their three children.

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