Shelby Steffen is a board certified family medicine physician. She was raised in a small farming community in Northeast Nebraska. She completed her undergraduate studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University and then completed medical school at University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2018. She and her husband, Spencer, then moved to Lincoln Nebraska for residency.

Dr. Steffen likes to treat patients of all ages. She truly enjoys treating all members of a family and following them throughout their lives. Additional areas of interest include chronic disease management, nursing home care, in office procedures along with pediatric and women’s care.

Dr. Steffen and her family are thrilled to be living in the beautiful Black Hills and look forward to exploring it with their three children. Her personal hobbies include running, biking, reading, baking, and chasing three small children.

Dr. Plooster was born and raised in Rapid City and graduated from Central High School before attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. After obtaining his undergraduate degree he joined the United States Peace Corps for two years. He went back to medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, and completed residency training at Rapid City Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency, where he was Chief Resident his final year.

He enjoys practicing all aspects of family medicine. When he is not at work, he and his wife enjoy being outdoors.

• Board Status

  Certified American Board of Family Medicine

From the inaugural class at Rocky Vista University to the heart of Rapid City, Dr. Kay Kelts’ journey in medicine is anything but ordinary. While mastering osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) as a pre-doctoral fellow, she met her future husband, Dr. Andrew Kelts, during their undergraduate years at St. Olaf College.

Her medical passport is stamped with diverse experiences – from the bustling Chicago suburbs to the serene landscapes of upstate New York. She’s done it all: delivering babies, treating hospital patients, caring for nursing home residents, helping those struggling with addiction, and mentoring the next generation of doctors.

As a board-certified family physician, Dr. Kelts brings her whole-person philosophy to every patient interaction. Whether she’s performing in-office procedures, providing women’s health services, or practicing OMM, her goal remains the same: helping patients write their own definition of a healthy, fulfilling life.

When the work is done, you’ll find her exploring the outdoors with her three children, experimenting in the kitchen, or planning the family’s next adventure. Following her husband’s completion of his GI fellowship, they chose to plant roots in his hometown of Rapid City – adding another chapter to their story of medicine, family, and community.

• Board Status

  American Board of Family Medicine