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Jennifer Ryder, DPM

Jennifer Ryder, DPM

As a podiatrist practicing in Rapid City, Dr. Ryder treats a variety of ailments that affect the feet. She focuses on primary podiatric medicine and forefoot surgery.

She received her undergraduate degree from Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, West Virginia and her podiatric medical degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Her residencies were completed at Brea Community Hospital and White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Ryder is originally from Ohio and came to the Black Hills in 2001 when her husband, then an Air Force attorney, was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base. They grew to love the friendly community and natural beauty and decided to settle here in 2004 and build her podiatry practice. 

When she is not in the clinic you can find her snow skiing or bike riding with her husband and five children. She loves to travel with her family and enjoys Peloton cycling and yoga.

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Claudia Hougland, C-NP

Claudia Hougland, C-NP

Claudia is originally from Rapid City and after spending several years east river, working as a cardiology ICU nurse, she was excited to move back home to be reunited with her family and start her career at Rapid City Medical Center.

During her time at Rapid City Medical Center Claudia worked as a registered nurse in both family practice and interventional pain. She completed her advanced practice training throughout the medical center’s many different specialties, though interventional pain is where she found her calling.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Dakota. After gaining experience in the hospital setting, she then attended the University of North Dakota and received her master’s degree in nursing to become a certified nurse practitioner.

Claudia’s passions include creating meaningful relationships with her patients and working together with them on treatment plans to decrease their pain and improve their quality of life.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs hiking, camping, and exploring the Black Hills.

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Sandra Erickson, C-NP

Sandra Erickson, C-NP

Sandra Erickson NP is Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She was born and raised in MN and graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters of Science and a Bachelors. She has a passion for Interventional Pain and several years of experience in Interventional Pain and has a special interest in chronic headaches, migraines, and Botox injections.

She enjoys hiking and exploring the beautiful Black Hills with family.

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Tyler Ptacek, MD

Tyler Ptacek, MD

Dr. Tyler A. Ptacek, a double Board Certified pain specialist, has been in practice since 2015 and at RCMC in Rapid City since December of 2020.

Dr. Ptacek was raised along with his two brothers and sister in O’Neill, Nebraska – a town of about 3,500 people. It was during this time that he was influenced by his father practicing medicine as a small town family doctor. This experience is a big part of why he enjoys the combining of the art and the science of modern medicine into improving people’s lives.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, he attended medical school at the University of Nebraska followed by an internship at the University of Kansas- Wichita. Dr. Ptacek completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, and his Interventional Pain Fellowship at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, NC. He was in private practice in Cape Girardeau, MO prior to moving to the Black Hills in 2020 to be close to family.

Dr. Ptacek describes his bedside manner as open and relaxed. He recommends common sense treatments with the goals of decreasing pain and increasing function. He likes to start his visits by trying to understand what is important to the patient. He is passionate about quality care and staying up-to-date with the newest treatments and technology. He specializes in long-term treatment of pain, including spinal cord stimulation, pain pumps, kyphoplasty, SI Joint fusions, Basivertebral nerve ablation, and has a special interest in stem cell/regenerative medicine.

Dr. Ptacek served in the United States Air Force Air National Guard as a Flight Surgeon for 14 years. He and his wife Melanie are blessed with two boys and two girls. They enjoy traveling, hiking, snowboarding, and flying small aircraft.

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Lance Doeden, MD

Lance Doeden, MD

Dr. Lance Doeden was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota and received his undergraduate degree at North Dakota State University. He went to medical school at the University of North Dakota and did his residency and fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Double board-certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain, Dr. Doeden says his biggest hope for his patients is to improve pain, function and ultimately their quality of life without the use of medication.

He enjoys hiking and exploring the Black Hills with his wife Mikayla and their four kids. Their youngest son has Down Syndrome and his uniqueness and contagious joy has offered the family the opportunity to shout the worth of all individuals. Outside of work, Dr. Doeden enjoys being with his family, playing on the water, reading, watching sporting events and spending time with his church family.

Dr. Doeden was the first person in North Dakota to implant Omnia, the latest technology from Nevro spinal cord stimulation, as well as the first physician in the state to use Wavewriter alpha, the latest technology from Boston Scientific. Prior to moving to Rapid City in 2021, he was an interventional pain physician at Sanford Health in Fargo for four years. Along with his partner, Dr. Tyler Ptacek, he is a founding member of the Dakota Pain Society.

Excellent4.8 review us onteresa bechard ★★★★★ The staff is very helpfulRussanne Ellerton ★★★★★ Dr. Doden was careful and considerate as I was in a lot of pain. I’m impressed with his professionalism and I would highly recommend he and his staff.john Palsma ★★★★★ Very friendly and helpful really knowledgeableGary ★★★★★ Everything went great seem to be walking much better. ThanksValorie Stalcup ★★★★★ Luke Kurtenbach ★★★★★ Dr Doeden and the staff was very helpful and friendly!! ☀️ very clean facility and Brandy and the front desk staff are very friendly and they make you feel at home!! ☀️Janelle Scherr ★★★★★ Dr Doden and his staff are amazing very compassionate dr. Would highly recommend for pain managementTeri Knispel ★★★★★ Robert Reiling ★★★★☆ Great experience. Awesome staff.Cheyenne Wiedmer ★★★★★ Nicholas Dorn ★★★★★ I saw Dr. Tyler Ptacek, MD, for lower back pain. He's been one of the best medical professionals I've ever worked with. Professional, polite, knowledgeable; he explained both what was going on and why, gave me details about treatment plans and options, and took his time answering all my questions. 10/10, I absolutely recommend.Sheila Horsley ★★★★★ Dr. Doeden and the staff are great. Put me at ease for my procedure. I am very impressed.Tara Silvernail ★★★★★ Love this place and the careMillie Clark ★★★★★ I had an excellent experience. Everyone was very friendly and efficient. The procedure went smoothly and I felt like I was in competent hands.Tekakwitha Thomas ★★★★★ Becky Loll ★★★★★ The staff and Dr. Doeden were all so nice! Caring and personable. My procedure went smoothly and pretty painless. Was pleased with the care I was given.Julie Kruger ★★★★★ Always very polite. Answers any questions you might have. Very comfortable when you are there.Leon Hardiman ★★★★★ Dr. Doeden and his staff were very caring and patient with my Mom. Now we wait to see if the treatment works.Mary Renken ★★★★★ My wait time was minimal and as usual the staff makes me feel very comfortable. The procedure went well and hoping for good results. Thankful to have such a good Dr and personal. Thank you all.Sue Woolf ★★★★★ I really enjoyed meeting Dr Doeden. He made me feel as comfortable as he could. He answered the questions I had and the procedure went as well as I expected.Trish Schumacher ★★★★★ Dr. Doeden is a very caring doctor. He wants to help you find a way to live comfortably. He takes time to answer questions. We are grateful to have found him.Patti Boardman ★★★★★ Thank you Dr. Doeden, Nurses & Staff.Joan Hill ★★★★★ Great PR by staff. Dr Doeden is the BEST, would recommend❤Mary McGuire ★★★★★ I was treated with care and professionalism. I appreciated meeting Dr. Doeden prior to performing the procedure. All the staff were kind, efficient and very informative especially NP Erickson.Kenneth Grimes ★★★★★ Very professional experience.js_loader

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Kimberly Oberloh, C-NP

Kimberly Oberloh, C-NP

Kimberly is a Certified Nurse Practitioner, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, and is a graduate of South Dakota State University. She enjoys camping, golf, and spending time with family and her dogs. Kimberly is double board certified in primary care and mental health and loves to care for patients physical and mental needs.

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Megan Collier, C-NP

Megan Collier, C-NP

Megan is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of Walden University. She has been in practice with RCMC since 2017 and has greater than 10 years experience as a Registered Nurse prior to 2017. She has now found her home in Family Practice and enjoys her patient experiences every day. Her passion lies within caring for the whole family from 0-100+!

Prior to Family Practice, she spent approximately 3 years with gastroenterology and was specialized in IBS and IBD. Being able to optimize patient’s day to day symptoms and help them obtain relief is a gratifying part of her practice.

Megan is a native of Rapid City and enjoys living in the area. She is a wife and a mother of 2 children, Braden and Alexis. Alexis is creative and artistic while Braden is adventurous and motivated. Lilly (Scottish Terrier) and Mya (German Shepherd) bring such joy to their family and keep them on their toes. Megan enjoys time with family and friends, going to church, hiking, boating, vacations, and crafting in her free time.

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Jacqueline van Egeraat, MD

Jacqueline van Egeraat, MD

Dr. van Egeraat completed medical school and family medicine residency training at Radboud University Nijmegen in eastern Holland. After residency, she practiced family medicine between the United States and Holland for a few years before permanently moving to the United States. She completed an additional family medicine residency with an emphasis in rural health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

She practiced community health in Nebraska for five years following her residency there. She and her husband love the outdoors and the beauty of the Black Hills, which influenced their move to the area in 2008. At this time, she began practicing with the Community Health Center of the Black Hills. She joined Rapid City Medical Center’s Family Medicine Department in 2017.

She enjoys providing multigenerational care because it allows her to build relationships with her patients and their families as she follows them through the stages of life. Within family medicine, she is especially interested in diabetes management and women’s health.

  • Board Status

    Certified American Board of Family Medicine

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Jamie Schaeffer, MD

Jamie Schaeffer, MD

Dr. Schaeffer chose to become a family physician because of her love for working with people of all ages who have a variety of health conditions. She cares for babies after they are discharged from the hospital, people who are nearing the end of their lives, and everyone in between. She particularly enjoys caring for multi-generational families and providing hospice care.

She grew up in Montana, in a variety of towns of different sizes.  Knowing she wanted to eventually go to medical school, Dr. Schaeffer spent a year after college volunteering at a hospice for people with AIDS in Houston, Texas. She then returned north to attend medical school at the University of North Dakota. She completed a residency at the Family Medicine Residency program at Rapid City Regional Hospital – now Monument Rapid City.

She has an adult daughter and a son in elementary school. She and her family enjoy living in Rapid City because of the kind people, natural scenery and geographic location. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, camping, and meeting friends for coffee.

Excellent4.8 review us onJane Schwab ★★★★★ denise stone ★★★★★ Dr. Schaffer is the best, so professional and so great at what she does. I feel very fortunate to have her for my medical care! Thank you Dr. Schaffer .Vera Boje ★★★★★ Dr Shaeffer is a wonderful primary care “Senior” DR She is so caring. She has kept me healthy for 15 yrs. And I have been thru several serious health issues. today was a great send off to AZ with a great health report. I would recommend her to any “Senior” who is looking for a primary care Dr.Linda Bay ★★★★★ Dr Schaeffer and her staff are so caring and kind. You couldn’t find better people. Dr Schaeffer truly cares about her patients.Christina Fischer ★★★★★ Rhonda Wright ★★★★★ Dr. Schaeffer is a great dr. She listens and cares. The whole staff is wonderful!Anthony Alden ★★★★★ Kim Carlbom ★★★★★ As always everyone was extremely friendly and listened to what I had to saykari trapp ★★★★★ Dr shaeffer always takes the time to make sure everything is covered from making sure I’m feeling good to making sure all my meds have refills. She had a student with her today and he was an amazing listener and knew about my condition and medications. I really appreciate them all. Her nurse is top notch as well, very compassionate and kind.diane munger ★★★★★ Very comprehensive in all aspects of my care.Cindy McMillin ★★★★★ Thank you Dr. Schaffer for your thorough checkup and kindness. Mom ( Mary Novotny) was real tired when we got home but is doing ok. I will keep you informed of any changes. Have a great day!Jami Rae ★★★★★ Thank you! Great thorough visit.Sandy Heintz ★★★★★ Dr. Schaeffer is very professional, extremely thorough & provides exceptional care. RC Medical Center (& Rapid City) is fortunate to have her & her excellent support staff.Terry Rymer ★★★★★ David Jongeling ★★★★★ Dr Schaffer is great and very concerned about my health.Andrea Keefe ★★★★★ Dr. Schaeffer always takes wonderful care of our whole family. She truly cares and always listens to any of our concerns.Brenda Meier ★★★★★ js_loader

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Michael Goodhope, DO

Michael Goodhope, DO

Dr. Goodhope attended medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO, followed by an internship and residency in family medicine at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, MI. After completing residency training in 2003, he joined the United States Air Force and remained on active duty until 2008. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2007 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He joined Rapid City Medical Center’s Family Medicine Department in 2010.

An osteopathic doctor (DO) is a fully licensed physician trained in a comprehensive approach to treating patients. Rather than addressing specific symptoms or illnesses, they look at the underlying causes of disease and the overall picture of a patient’s health to help them achieve and maintain a healthy life.

His father, a retired internal medicine physician, had a significant influence on his decision to practice medicine. Initially studying physical therapy, he ultimately decided osteopathic family medicine would allow him to help patients in the way he wanted to practice.

In his free time, he enjoys biking, skiing, hiking, gardening and spending time with his children.

  • Board Status

    Certified Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Excellent5.0 review us onDennis Burdick ★★★★★ Great people, friendly, helpful and very professional.David Jongeling ★★★★★ Dr Goodhope makes you feel like my health and wellbeing are very important to him and I appreciate his advice and his help.Doug Heintz ★★★★★ Dr. Goodhope’s an exemplary physician who is certainly a credit to RCMC and the community.We appreciate greatly his skills, talents and abilities.Sincerely,Doug & Sandy HeintzKevin Jackson ★★★★★ Dr. Goodhope is my GP, I went to him in terrible pain today due to inflammation from my psoriatic arthritis. He took the time to talk with me and came up with a temporary plan to try to ease the pain and a long term plan with a referral to a rheumatologist. He is always personable and I always feel comfortable and informed when I visit. Shout out as well to his nurse Cait, she’s the best! BTW, the treatment we did today has eased the pain substantially! Thank you!Dennis Ripple ★★★★★ Dr. Goodhope is living proof that some doctors are human beingsSheila Walker ★★★★★ Greg Forstner ★★★★★ I had my annual physical with Dr. Goodhope. I always enjoy my yearly visit with him. He's very thorough but not preachy. He will advise on what you should be doing and then it's up to me. Anytime I run across someone looking for a general practitioner I always recommend Dr Goodhope.Judy Havens ★★★★★ Good visitRon Montoya ★★★★★ Absolutely incredible patient relationship, excellent care and treatments.Christopher Benter ★★★★★ Excellent Dr. Visit great staff wouldn't change anythingValerie Jensen ★★★★★ Paul Hammett ★★★★★ I had my annual medical check up with Dr. Michael Goodhope yesterday, and the total experience from start to finish was outstanding. It started as usual with the amazing staff at the front desk, the wait time was less than three minutes, and his nurse Kate was gracious, informative, and competent.Dr Goodhope arrived promptly after vitals were taken. He was very thorough and meticulously reviewed with me, the results of all of my lab work. He thoroughly answered all of my questions. And only after completely discussing and answering/resolving all of my concerns did he make minor adjustments and changes to my medications. Dr Goodhope and his outstanding staff are superb, and I have total confidence having him oversee, and provide professional, medical guidance and assistance, to me, as my primary care physician. His continued medical service to Rapid City and the surrounding areas, “is a trust well placed!!!”Patrick Burchill ★★★★★ Sent message fir appointment and they fit me in within 90 minutes. Dr. Goodhope is excellent. Very caring provider. Easy to communicate with and cam contact through patient portal.js_loader

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