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Jacob Quail, MD

A Specialist in General Surgery

Jacob Quail, MD, is a board-certified surgeon with a focus on:

General surgery
Upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures
Cesarean sections
Trauma care

He serves in the following roles at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine:

Medical director of the physician assistant studies program
Clinical assistant professor in the department of surgery

Speaks: English

Specialties

General Surgery

Types of Care

Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Primary Location

Sanford Vermillion Clinic

20 S. Plum St.
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069 20 S. Plum St.
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

Primary Hours

Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Additional Locations

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:

General Surgery: Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

Medical School:

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Board Certifications:

American Board of Surgery

Experience & Research

Professional memberships:

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Gold Humanism Honor Society
South Dakota State Medical Association

Selected Research and Publications:

Visiting Scholar in Molecular and Experimental Therapeutics. University of California-San Diego Moore Cancer Center. 2012-2013.
Author of multiple peer-reviewed articles, oral and poster presentations

Idea of Care

I believe taking care of each patient starts in the community. We are all part of a team and must be resilient. I believe if we take care of the little things, big things will happen.

Personal Interests

Dr. Quail enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is a lifelong learner and enjoys reading, traveling, playing sports and training for triathlons.

Awards and Distinctions

• Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company: Mayor's Community Service Award (2026)
• Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains: Champion of Youth (2025)
• South Dakota State Medical Association: Community Service Award (2025)
• Sanford Health: "New to Sanford" Award (2024)
• South Dakota Cancer Coalition: Colorectal Cancer Champion of the Year (2021)
• U.S. Navy: multiple medals and commendations

Publications

Additional Locations

Sanford Canton Clinic

400 N. Hiawatha Drive
Canton, South Dakota 57013

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