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Orthopedic Expertise Close to Home

No matter your age, you can count on Gonzalo Sanchez, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Avera Orthopedics in Pierre, SD, for expert orthopedic care and surgery.

Dr. Sanchez has over 20 years of experience in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries. In addition to general orthopedic care, he offers:

  • ACL repair including revision ACL reconstruction
  • Arthroscopy
  • General hand surgery
  • Routine total joint replacement
  • Spine surgery
  • Sports medicine

Active Lifestyle

In his free time, Dr. Sanchez enjoys spending time with his family, especially outdoors. “We live near the water and spend our summers jet skiing and fishing and winters chasing the birds, hunting and fishing. This lifestyle is hard to beat,” he says.

Have an Orthopedic Question?

Find answers to frequently asked orthopedic questions from Gonzalo Sanchez Jr. MD, and Dan Rasmussen, DO, as they talk about when to seek orthopedic care, the types of treatment options available and when to consider orthopedic surgery.

Experience

Education

University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Medical School

Residency

University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Reviews

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August 09, 2024
Dr. Sanchez was great and thorough
August 07, 2024
I hate the cortisone shot but staff make it quick, easy and very little discomfort
August 02, 2024
Excellent
July 29, 2024
Dr. Sanchez did a great job!
July 26, 2024
All went very well
July 20, 2024
Excellent dr
July 06, 2024
Good
July 05, 2024
I am sold Dr. Sanchez and his team.
June 29, 2024
Doctor is knowledgeable, kind, listened, explained well. He provided great care
June 26, 2024
Dr. Sanchez, the NP and their nurse, Kim, are, to put it mildly, an awesome team!
June 23, 2024
Excellent
June 21, 2024
Excellent
May 19, 2024
He was rude eye rolling making loud exhale of his breath n when I try to talk won't let talk kept iinterrupt me . He did this the first time visit n this visit. I felt very little n that I was wasting his time . I left crying because of how he treated me .
May 01, 2024
My visit with Dr. SANCHEZ was very well explained to me.
April 24, 2024
Dr. Sanchez is the best.
April 05, 2024
This was my last appointment for my knee revision. I have had a very good experience with Dr. Sanchez and everyone I interacted with through it all. I appreciate the care they gave me.
March 28, 2024
Good
March 06, 2024
Dr was nice, polite, but seemed like he was in a hurry to move on, felt a little rushed.
February 28, 2024
Karmen LOVES Dr Sanchez! He's great!
January 11, 2024
Dr. Sanchez was a bit short with me and dismissive of my concerns. He could hardly even make eye contact during my visit.
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