Avera Specialty Hospital

Avera Medical Group Rheumatology — 69th & Louise

Sunday Closed
Monday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Wednesday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday Closed

Finding Us: This clinic is on the first floor of Avera Specialty Hospital located near the intersection of West 69th Street and South Louise Avenue. Use the southeast entrance. Free parking is available next to the building. Valet parking services are also available.

This Avera clinic in Sioux Falls, SD, offers comprehensive adult rheumatology services. Our team of board-certified physicians assess, diagnose and treat multiple autoimmune disorders and inflammatory conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system including joints, muscles and bones. We also offer the region’s only gout clinic.

Local Rheumatology Care

Treating Complex Diseases

In autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks various parts of the body, such as joints, leading to inflammation and damage. Some of the rheumatic conditions we treat include:

  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Gout
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Raynaud's phenomenon
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Scleroderma
  • Systemic lupus
  • Systemic vasculitis
  • Temporal arteritis
  • Wegener's granulomatosis

Region's Only Gout Clinic

Gout is a treatable form of inflammatory arthritis caused by an accumulation of uric acid in the joints and soft tissues, leading to an inflammatory immune response. Left untreated, it can lead to joint deformities, soft tissue nodules, bone erosion, possible kidney stones and an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.

An individualized care plan is the best approach to stopping gout pain and reducing its recurrence. Our plans may include short-term and long-term medications, dietary changes and weight management.

Gout Clinic:

  • When: the third Thursday of each month, 1 – 4 PM
  • What: A team of physicians, nurses and a clinical pharmacist sees and treats patients with gout

On-Site Pharmacy

Our on-site pharmacy in Sioux Falls, SD, offers a full range of prescription medications available for walk-in pickup for your convenience.

Locations: 1st Floor

Laboratory

Right inside our facility, you have access to a wide range of laboratory services that contribute to accurate diagnoses of medical conditions. Expert specialists conduct safe and reliable lab testing, helping you and your provider get the results you need to start an effective and personalized treatment plan.

Locations: 1st Floor

Radiology & Imaging

We offer innovative imaging technology; CT scans, X-rays, DEXA scans, ultrasound, MRI as well as a wide-bore MRI truck are available for clinical staff to order around the clock for patients making scheduled or urgent care visits. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive accurate diagnosis which will determine the right treatment for your health.

Location: 1st Floor

Department of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center