The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

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The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors in South Dakota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near South Dakota, US. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer May is a Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. May is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Avera Mckennan

    6100 S Louise Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Petersen is a Rheumatologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Petersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Weaver is a Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Esperanza Argenziano is a Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Argenziano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Argenziano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology-69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Fanciullo is a Rheumatologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Fanciullo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Sanford Clinic Aberdeen Surgical Center

    3015 3rd Ave SE, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wais Afzal is a Rheumatologist in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology-69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Vercel is an Internal Medicine provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Vercel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Gout.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Avera Medical Group Rheumatology-69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mumm is a Rheumatologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Mumm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Rapid City Medical Center LLP

    3024 Tower Rd Ste 2, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Hushagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Hushagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Crohn's Disease.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Black Hills HCS

    113 Comanche Rd, 
    Fort Meade, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Bowers is a Rheumatologist in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Rheumatology

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Joseph is a Rheumatologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1120, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenna King is an Internal Medicine provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cnos PC

    575 N Sioux Point Rd, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Delaney is an Internal Medicine provider in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Delaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Fibromyalgia, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    South Dakota Anesthesia Services PC

    1104 W 8th St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Avera McKennan

    400 22nd Ave, 
    Brookings, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Cecil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Dr. Cecil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrend is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Behrend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Rapid City Medical Center LLP

    3024 Tower Rd Ste 2, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Weiland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Weiland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Sitosterolemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Engelbrecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Engelbrecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Paget's Disease of Bone, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Family Medicine

    Davita Peritoneal Dialysis Program-Watertown

    506 1st Ave SE, 
    Watertown, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Oro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watertown, South Dakota. Dr. Oro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Cysticercosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Internal Medicine

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic-Main

    506 1st Ave SE, 
    Watertown, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hollis Nipe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watertown, South Dakota. Dr. Nipe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His top areas of expertise are Factor 13 Deficiency, Factor 10 Deficiency, Factor 12 Deficiency, and Factor 7 Deficiency.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

    Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a progressive inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis that affects the small joints in the spine and pelvis (sacroiliac joints), eventually causing them to fuse, making the spine become stiff, inflexible, and hunched over. As the disease progresses, it can also affect the ribs, eyes (acute iritis), and cause fractured spinal vertebrae. There are two subtypes of ankylosing spondylitis: 1) non-radiographic ankylosing spondylitis (nr-axSpA), which means that the joint damage cannot be seen on X-ray, and 2) ankylosing spondylitis (AS), when the joint damage can be seen on X-ray. Ankylosing spondylitis affects more men than women, and usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood.

    When should I see an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in South Dakota, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in South Dakota, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in South Dakota, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in South Dakota, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in South Dakota, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in South Dakota, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in South Dakota, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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