Sara J. Ruter
Expertise in
32
conditions

Dr. Sara J. Ruter

Internal Medicine
Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic
1321 W. 22nd St., 
Sioux Falls, SD 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
32
conditions
Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic
1321 W. 22nd St., 
Sioux Falls, SD 

Overview

Sara Ruter, MD, specializes in general internal medicine. She treats hyperlipidemia, colds & flu, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disease, weight loss, joint injections and minor skin procedures. She offers services for adult patients age 18 and older in managing complex health issues, uncovering diagnosis and providing preventive care. She also serves as a clinical associate professor at University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Speaks: English.

Dr. Ruter is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Ruter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ruter is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
Murray County Memorial Hospital
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah
Sanford Usd Medical Center
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
DAKOTACARE
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Great Plains Medicare Advantage
  • MEDICARE SNP
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
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic
1321 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ruter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism

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.

3 Total Publications

A Case of Skin Limited IgA Vasculitis in an 84-Year-Old Female.
A Case of Skin Limited IgA Vasculitis in an 84-Year-Old Female.
Journal: South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association
Published: January 17, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sara J. Ruter

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sara J. Ruter?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sara J. Ruter by calling their office at 605-404-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sara J. Ruter a top-rated expert for Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara J. Ruter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypertension, 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. Sara J. Ruter specialize in?

While Dr. Sara J. Ruter is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Sara J. Ruter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sara J. Ruter has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Sara J. Ruter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sara J. Ruter accept my insurance?

Dr. Sara J. Ruter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-404-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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