Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St, 
Yankton, SD 

Overview

Benjamin Aaker is an Emergency Medicine provider in Yankton, South Dakota. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease and Liver Failure.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Licenses

Emergency Medicine in SD

Hospital Affiliations

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078
Other Locations
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


8 Total Publications

2025 Scholars' Research Symposium Abstracts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Aaker

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Aaker?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Aaker by calling their office at 605-668-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Benjamin Aaker a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Aaker is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Aaker specialize in?

While Dr. Benjamin Aaker is a Emergency Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Emergency Medicine.

Does Dr. Benjamin Aaker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Benjamin Aaker has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Aaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Benjamin Aaker accept my insurance?

Dr. Benjamin Aaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avera Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-668-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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