Lawrence Fenton, MD

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A Specialist in Pediatric Care

Dr. Fenton is a pediatrics, pain management and anxiety specialist. He treats migraines, insomnia and anxiety, as well as a wide variety of pain conditions associated with severe illness.

He is the only physician in the state certified by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis as an approved consultant. He also serves as head of pediatric palliative medicine. 

 

Speaks: English

Specialties

(605) 312-1000

Background Information

Education History

Fellowship:
Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH (1972-1974)
Residency:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH (1967-1970)
Internship:
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH (1967-1970)
Medical School:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1958-1962)
Undergraduate School:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1958-1962)

Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics-Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine American Board of Pediatrics-Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Experience & Research

Society for Pediatric Research, multiple publications in peer reviewed journals

Professor Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota

My Idea of Care

I listen carefully and treat patients and family not as I wish to be treated, but as they wish to be treated, and always with gentleness and compassion. I work hard at being knowledgeable and up to date in my field.

Personal Interests

Dr. Fenton enjoys music, water skiing, and scuba diving.

Awards and Distinctions

Hall of Fame, Cincinnati Children’s Pioneer Award, South Dakota Perinatal Association Certified Faculty Scholar, Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care

Additional Locations

Sanford Children's Hospital Sioux Falls

1600 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117

(605) 312-1000

Sanford Fetal Care Center Sioux Falls

1500 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 328-4600

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