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Sanford USD Medical Center

The Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls provides leading care for patients from across the Midwest. As the largest hospital in South Dakota and a teaching hospital for the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, we are proud to offer the latest in innovative care. Our highly skilled medical teams are known for their passion, leadership and dedication to patients.

We have been consistently named a Top 100 Hospital in the nation. Our comprehensive care includes emergency air transport, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, transplant services and specialty centers in children’s care, heart, cancer, neuroscience, sports medicine and women’s health. With 545 beds and 4,000 employees, we are here to meet you and your family’s health care needs.

The Sanford USD Medical Center is the only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in South Dakota verified by the American College of Surgeons. When every second counts, we’re here to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

Sanford USD Medical Center participates in the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) model.

Learn more about this program.

 

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Types of Care

(605) 333-1000

Sanford USD Medical Center Doctors

James Abdo, MD

James Abdo, MD

Surgical Critical Care

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Sameer Ahmed, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Swetha Alapati, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Mustafa Ali, MD

Pulmonology

Hina Amin

Hina Amin, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Sara Anderson, MD

Sara Anderson, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Pediatrics - Hospital

Otis Apau

Otis Apau, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Vicki Arlt, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Dr. Mohammed Awad is a pulmonary medicine physician who treats lung conditions.

Mohammed Awad, MD

Critical Care

Pulmonology

Brock Ball

Brock Ball, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Ayodeji Balogun

Ayodeji Balogun, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Brett Baloun, MD

Brett Baloun, MD

Gastroenterology

Rick Bartl, APRN, CRNA

Rick Bartl, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Paul Berger DO Pulmonology Sioux Falls SD

Paul Berger, DO

Pulmonology

Sivjot Binepal, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Sydney Bisgard

Sydney Bisgard, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Paul Bjordahl MD Surgery Sioux Falls SD

Paul Bjordahl, MD

Surgical Critical Care

Misty Brenden

Misty Brenden, APRN, CNP

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Rich Brue, DO

Rich Brue, DO

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Mary Bryant, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

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Tamara Buss, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Fiorela Calderon Sandoval, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Meng Cao, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Marc Capitano MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Marc Capitano, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Hammad Chaudhry, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Sreekanth Chavour MD Internal Medicine Fargo ND

Sreekanth Chavour, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Amy Decker, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Kyle Delay

Kyle DeLay, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Joaquin Duarte Ow

Joaquin Duarte Ow, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Claire Eiswirth

Claire Eiswirth, PA-C

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Mary Ellis, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Mark Erickson, MD

Mark Erickson, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Lisa Fink, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

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Edgardo Fortuno III, DO

Palliative Care

Bhargavi Ghanta, MD

Bhargavi Ghanta, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Shane Gonnelly, PA-C

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Rachel Gordon, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Jason Gray, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Jenny Guido MD Surgery Sioux Falls SD

Jenny Guido, MD

Surgical Critical Care

Emily Haggerty MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Emily Haggerty, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Palliative Care

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Shelly Healy, PA-C

Palliative Care

Alisha Hemraj

Alisha Hemraj, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Stacy Henry

Stacy Henry, PA-C

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Michael Hodge, DO

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Patrick Horrigan, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Lydia Horvath, DO

Lydia Horvath, DO

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Derek Hovick

Derek Hovick, PA-C

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Ryan Hyde, DO

Critical Care

Pulmonology

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Robert Hyk, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Rose Izuchi, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Matthew Jahraus DO Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Matthew Jahraus, DO

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Jena James, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Laura Jarding

Laura Jarding, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

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Neil Jessen, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Dawlat Khan, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Kim Gene

Gene Kim, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Jane Kroese, APRN, CNP

Palliative Care

Sassen Kwasa MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Sassen Kwasa, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Randall Lamfers MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Randall Lamfers, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Kamolyut Bush Lapumnuaypol

Kamolyut Lapumnuaypol, MD

Gastroenterology

Ryan Lewis

Ryan Lewis, MD

Palliative Care

Hania Liaqat, MD

Hania Liaqat, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Roxana Lupu MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Roxana Lupu, MD

Administration

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Kyle Mamer, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Pierce Maslach, MD

Pierce Maslach, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Carol McGinnis, APRN, CNS

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Aidan McGowan, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Amanda Mead, APRN, CNP

Palliative Care

Michelle Meyers, DNP, CNP

Michelle Meyers, APRN, CNP

Critical Care

Pulmonology

Uma Motapothula, MD

Uma Motapothula, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Amy Mueller, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Emily Pauli, PA-C

Gastroenterology

Aaron Pemberton, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Abigail Piazza MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Abigail Piazza, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Anna Pelmmons

Katie Plemmons, MD

Pulmonology

Mohammed Qureshi, MD

Critical Care

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Lisa Raph, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

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Lindy Rippe, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Internal and hospital medicine specialist Dr. Schilling

Spencer Schilling, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Erica Schipper View Video

Erica Schipper, MD

Administration

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Dawood Shehzad, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Jeana Sides, APRN, CNP

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

J Austin Simonson MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

J. Austin Simonson, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Thabuna Sivaprakasam

Thabuna Sivaprakasam, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Andrew Skattum, DO

Surgical Critical Care

Abby Skrovig

Abby Skrovig, PA-C

General Surgery

Matthew Sorrell MD FACS Surgery Sioux Falls SD

Matthew Sorrell, MD

Surgical Critical Care

Jason Spah

Jason Spah, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

Jitendra Thakkar MD Hospitalist Internal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Jitendra Thakkar, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Nicholas Thielen, MD

Nicholas Thielen, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Sreyoshi Thielen, MD

Sreyoshi Thielen, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Anoop Thoppil, MD

Anoop Thoppil, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Hameed Ullah

Hameed Ullah, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Robert Van Denmark III, MD

Robert Van Demark III, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Mallary Van Tol

Mallary Van Tol, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

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Emily Vander Schaaf, PA-C

Internal Medicine - Hospital

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Mykayla Vollmer, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Godfrey Wabwire, MD

Godfrey Wabwire, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Rafia Irfan Waheed, MD

Rafia Irfan Waheed, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Anthony Whitlow, DO

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Michael Wilde

Michael Wilde, MD

Administration

Thein Hitke Win

Thein Hitke Win, MD

Internal Medicine - Hospital

Sara Zoelle, MD View Video

Sara Zoelle, MD

Administration

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Kevin Zogg, APRN, CRNA

Anesthesiology

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Sanford USD Medical Center Visitor Policy

General Visitation

  • Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sat-Sun and holidays: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
    • For the safety of our patients and staff, all visitors visiting inpatient rooms are required to have a visitor badge from the Easy Lobby Visitor Management System
    • Driver’s license is required
    • Must check-in/check-out at Guest Services or Patient Access with a new badge each day
      • Must check-out/in regardless of the length of time away

Patient Visitation

  • Unlimited number of visitors
  • Must be an acceptable amount in each room for staff to provide excellent patient care
  • Children’s, Women’s and NICU areas have individualized guidelines

Visiting Patients with COVID-19

  • Visitors should continue to mask at all times and limit visiting public spaces such as cafeterias and waiting rooms
  • May not visit if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19

Minors

  • Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  • Select Specialty Hospital is 17 years old and under (Must get approval from leadership)

Visiting Multiple Patients in One Visit

  • Visitors may only visit one room at a time unless on same unit.
  • Must get one badge, visit patient, then check-out and get new badge for second patient (clergy excluded)

Accreditations

Level l Trauma Center

As South Dakota’s only Level I Trauma Center, Sanford USD Medical Center provides the highest level of care to critically ill or injured adults in the state.

The medical center is verified by the American College of Surgeons.

NICHE Senior Friendly Member

NICHE logoNurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) recognizes health care organizations for providing age-friendly, exemplary nursing care to patients ages 65 and older.

NICHE imparts principles and tools to stimulate changes in clinical practice to achieve patient-centered care and helps nursing teams effectively meet the needs of older adult patients.

 

 

Magnet® Recognized

Designated Magnet Recognition.The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet designation is the most prestigious credential a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Research demonstrates that Magnet designation provides specific benefits including improved patient outcomes, higher patient satisfaction and high job satisfaction among nurses.

Sanford USD Medical Center and Clinics has been a Magnet-recognized organization since 2003, being designated five consecutive times for nursing excellence.

PUBLIC NOTICE
ANCC Magnet Recognition Program
Site Visit

ANCC Magnet Recognition is one of the highest credentials a healthcare organization can achieve. Magnet designation indicates to patients and the public that the organization has met the most stringent, evidence-based standards of nursing excellence in patient care delivery. Magnet Recognition is not merely an award or a badge of honor. It is steadfast proof of a hard-earned commitment to excellence in healthcare, with contented nurses at its heart. 

Sanford USD Medical Center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2003, 2008, 2013, 2017, and 2022, by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program and is now applying for redesignation. 

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail. 

  • All comments must be submitted in writing by November 21, 2026.
  • If you would like your comment to remain anonymous, indicate this preference at the top of your letter or email.

COMMENTS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE SHARED WITH THE ORGANIZATION 

Mail comments to:
Katie Little
American Nurses Association 
Magnet Recognition Program Office
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD  20910

Email comments to:
magnet@ana.org

PUBLIC NOTICE
ANCC Magnet Recognition Program
Site Visit

ANCC Magnet Recognition is one of the highest credentials a healthcare organization can achieve. Magnet designation indicates to patients and the public that the organization has met the most stringent, evidence-based standards of nursing excellence in patient care delivery. Magnet Recognition is not merely an award or a badge of honor. It is steadfast proof of a hard-earned commitment to excellence in healthcare, with contented nurses at its heart. 

Sanford USD Medical Center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2003, 2008, 2013, 2017, and 2022, by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program and is now applying for redesignation. 

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail. 

  • All comments must be submitted in writing by November 21, 2026.
  • If you would like your comment to remain anonymous, indicate this preference at the top of your letter or email.

COMMENTS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE SHARED WITH THE ORGANIZATION 

Mail comments to:
Katie Little
American Nurses Association 
Magnet Recognition Program Office
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD  20910

Email comments to:
magnet@ana.org

Why is Magnet important?

Magnet recognition acknowledges the invaluable contributions of nurses in all healthcare settings and among all populations worldwide. It is a results-driven recognition that fosters nurse engagement and the role nurses play as interprofessional team members to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs

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Features of Sanford USD Medical Center

Gift Shop

Sanford Gifts has a variety of items for patients and visitors. We offer online ordering and free on-site delivery to patients.

Learn more

Sioux Empire Medical Museum

The Sioux Empire Medical Museum opened in 1975 through the efforts of the Sioux Valley School of Nursing Alumni Association. Countless alumni saved their photographs, uniforms, equipment and more to preserve the stories and artifacts of our nursing legacy and medical progress.

The remodeled museum reopened in 2022 with a new and improved experience. You can visit Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Sanford USD Medical Center. For more information, please call Sanford Volunteer Services at (605) 333-6374.