The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near South Dakota, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced.

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21 providers found
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Avera St. Benedict Health Center Emergency

    401 W Glynn Dr, 
    Parkston, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wickersham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Parkston, South Dakota. Dr. Wickersham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Wickersham is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Wickersham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Gregory

    110 S Logan Ave, Suite A, 
    Gregory, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Bartling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gregory, South Dakota. Dr. Bartling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bartling is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bartling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Avera St. Benedict CRH Clinic — Parkston

    401 W Glynn Dr, 
    Parkston, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Antoinette Vanderpol is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Parkston, South Dakota. Dr. Vanderpol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Post Polio Syndrome. Dr. Vanderpol is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Vanderpol is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W. 22nd St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sciatica. Dr. Behrend is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Behrend is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Sanford 49th &Amp; Oxbow Family Medicine

    3401 W. 49th St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffry Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Meyer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    West River Health Services

    411 Main Ave, 
    Lemmon, SD 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Ranum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lemmon, South Dakota. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ranum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Cough, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ranum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Aberdeen Family Physicians

    105 S State St Ste 113, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Bock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Dr. Bock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoarthritis, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Dr. Bock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Queen Of Peace

    1900 Grassland Dr, 
    Mitchell, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lucio Margallo-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mitchell, South Dakota. Dr. Margallo-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Psoriasis, Renovascular Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Margallo-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Sanford USD 34th &Amp; Kiwanis Family Medicine

    2701 S. Kiwanis Ave., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dustin Snelling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Snelling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bronchitis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Snelling is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Snelling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jordan Schild is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Schild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Schild is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Sanford USD Medical Center

    1305 W. 18th St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Zoelle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Zoelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zoelle is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Zoelle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Fanta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Fanta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Pediatric Myocarditis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Endoscopy. Dr. Fanta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fanta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Sanford Health Creekside Clinic

    2822 Jackson Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carson Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W. 22nd St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Igbo
    Accepting New Patients

    Ukamaka Nwadibia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Nwadibia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Nwadibia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nwadibia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Medical Arts Clinic Pro. L.L.C.

    717 Saint Francis St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Plooster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Plooster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Plooster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health

    301 Flynn Dr, 
    Milbank, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Bjordahl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milbank, South Dakota. Dr. Bjordahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bjordahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    8001 S 5th St, 
    Bowdle, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lacey Kessler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bowdle, South Dakota. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Kessler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Monument Health Spearfish Hospital

    1440 N Main St, 
    Spearfish, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Bogard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spearfish, South Dakota. Dr. Bogard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Obesity, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Bogard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    101 E Minnesota St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelby Steffen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Steffen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Steffen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Queen City Regional Medical Clinic

    1420 N 10th St, 
    Spearfish, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Forrest Brady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spearfish, South Dakota. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Cellulitis, Chronic Cough, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Down Syndrome?

    Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance, and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. All affected individuals experience cognitive delays, but the intellectual disability is usually mild to moderate.

    When should I see a Down Syndrome 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 a Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 a Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Down Syndrome 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 a Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome 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 Down Syndrome doctors in South Dakota, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Down Syndrome 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 a Down Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Down Syndrome 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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