The 20 Best Liver Failure Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Liver Failure near South Dakota, US. Of these, 74 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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78 providers found
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Avera Liver Disease — Dawley Farm

    1600 S Highline Ave, Suite 220, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Pocha is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Pocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Cirrhosis, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Pocha is board certified in Certification In Internal Medicine Board Certification In Gastroenterology/Hepatology. Dr. Pocha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

    1325 South Cliff Avenue, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Sitter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Sitter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Sitter is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Sitter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Avera Liver Disease — Dawley Farm

    1600 S Highline Ave, Suite 220, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Elfeki is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Elfeki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Elfeki is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Avera Transplant Institute — Plaza 3

    810 E 23rd St Plaza 3, Suite 402, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffery Steers is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Steers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Steers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Family Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Family Medicine — Dawley Farm

    1600 S Highline Ave, Suite 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Stotz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Stotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Stotz is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine; American Board Of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Dr. Stotz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

    1325 South Cliff Avenue, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Plorde is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Plorde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Secondary Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Plorde is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology; American Board Of Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology. Dr. Plorde is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Avera Medical Group Pierre

    100 MAC Lane, 
    Pierre, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Darrell Plumage is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pierre, South Dakota. Dr. Plumage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Migraine. Dr. Plumage is board certified in Eligible - American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Plumage is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    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 Liver Failure. 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 Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Queen City Regional Medical Clinic

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

    Richard Keim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Spearfish, South Dakota. Dr. Keim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Parkinson's Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Yankton Medical Clinic PC

    101 S Plum St, 
    Vermillion, SD 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Chaussee is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Vermillion, South Dakota. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Chaussee, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Liver Failure, and Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS). Chaussee, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Plaza 3-Laboratory Services

    1315 S Cliff Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Chencheng Xie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Xie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cirrhosis, Ascites, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Xie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Liem Som Oei MD PC

    357 W Tower Rd, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashar Luqman is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Luqman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Luqman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc

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

    Chantel Holz is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Holz, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction. Holz, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Advanced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1315 S Cliff Ave Ste 2000, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerold Erlandson is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Erlandson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Erlandson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Center For Digestive Health

    1211 S. Grange Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Govarthanan Rajendiran is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Rajendiran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Hepatitis. Dr. Rajendiran is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rajendiran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Yankton Medical Clinic Avera

    1104 West 8th Street, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Byron Nielsen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Nielsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in Board Eligible-Nephrology. Dr. Nielsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Referral may be required

    Avera Liver Disease — Dawley Farm

    1600 S Highline Ave, Suite 220, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Becky Klemme is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Klemme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Dr. Klemme is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Klemme is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Radiology Clinic

    1210 W. 18th St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon Peck is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Peck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Peck is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology: Interventional RadiologyAmerican Board Of Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Peck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Baertsch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Baertsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Baertsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Liver Failure
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Avera Transplant & Liver Surgery — Plaza 3

    810 E 23rd St Plaza 3, Suite 401, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sujit Sakpal is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Sakpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chylous Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sakpal is board certified in Diplomate Of The American Board Of Surgery Diplomate Of The American Board Of Surgical Critical Care Fellow, American College Of Surgeons. Dr. Sakpal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    When should I see a Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Failure 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 Liver Failure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Liver Failure 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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