About Me

When your child needs specialty care for an activity or sports-related injury, look to Samuel Schimelpfenig, MD, FAAP at Avera Medical Group McGreevy 7th Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD.

Expert Pediatric & Adolescent Sports Medicine Care

As a board-certified pediatrics and sports medicine physician, Dr. Schimelpfenig’s areas of expertise include pediatric and adolescent sports medicine. Whether you’re looking for traditional pediatric care, sports physicals or treatment for injuries, count on Dr. Schimelpfenig to provide personalized and compassionate care.

“When a child is sick or hurt, I understand it can be a stressful time for the family, so I take my time explaining what’s going on and why we’re doing what we’re doing,” he says. “I enjoy being a part of their lives and watching them get well.”

Dr. Schimelpfenig also serves as the Avera Sports team physician for the University of Sioux Falls.

Concussion Management for Kids

If your child experiences a bump or blow to the head, trust Dr. Schimelpfenig’s specialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions. You’ll also benefit from his expert guidance on post-concussion syndrome and how to make the best return-to-play decisions.

Active Lifestyle

In his free time, Dr. Schimelpfenig enjoys spending time outdoors, woodworking, reading and relaxing. He also likes to participate in cycling, hiking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, skiing, kayaking, swimming and fly-fishing.

Experience

Education

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, Medical School

Residency

University of Arizona, Tucson, Pediatrics

Fellowship

State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, NY, Primary Care Sports Medicine

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics, Sept 2009
  • Award of Excellence in Pediatrics - University of South Dakota, 2004

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

Directory Disclaimers

This directory contains information about the provider members of Independent Health Care Associates, Avera Health and all Avera entities, members of the Avera Medical Group, and employed select providers with Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls, SD and Avera Marshall, Marshall, MN and physicians with hospital privileges at Avera St. Luke's, Aberdeen, SD; Avera Sacred Heart, Yankton, SD; Avera Queen of Peace, Mitchell, SD; Avera St. Mary's, Pierre, SD.

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