Our Physicians - Avera Health

We have an experienced, caring staff always prepared to take care of your medical needs. Whether you require emergency care or are just visiting us for a check-up, our physicians and medical staff will make sure you receive the best care possible.

Visiting Specialists

We have a number of visiting providers who offer specialized care to complement our services. Additional information >>

Joseph Boudreau, MD - Urology
Carey Buhler, MD - Radiology
Jeffrey Liudahl, MD - Ear, Nose & Throat
Michael McHale, MD - Oncology
Matt Rumsey, AuD - Audiology
Todd Farnham, MA, CCA - Audiology
Matt Malone, MD - Geriatric Psychology

Jeffrey Schmidt, MD - Podiatry
Kynan Trail, MD - General Surgery
Bruce Watt, MD - Cardiology

Douglas Pay, MD - Dermatology
Michael Pietila, MD - Pulmonology
Arvin Santos, MD - Nephrology

Family Practice Physicians & Physician Assistants

	Richard Honke II, MD Specialty: Family Practice Phone: 605-928-7961 Fax: 605-928-4417 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 401 West Glynn Drive Parkston, SD 57366 Outreach Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 756 East Lake, PO Box 279 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Phone: 605-487-7878 Education: USD School of Medicine, 1978 Internship: Brooke Army Medical Center Residency: Sioux Falls Family Practice Certifications: American Board of Family Practice Medical Affiliations: South Dakota Medical Association; American Academy of Family Practice; South Dakota Academy of Family Practice; Christian Medical & Dental Society; "Young at Heart" Award recipient
	Antoinette VanderPol, MD Specialty: Family Practice Phone: 605-928-7961 Fax: 605-928-4417 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 401 West Glynn Drive Parkston, SD 57366 Education: USD School of Medicine, 1997 Residency: Sioux Falls Family Practice Certifications: American Board of Family Practice Medical Affiliations: American Academy of Family Physicians; American Medical Association; South Dakota State Medical Association
	Jason W. Wickersham, MD Specialty: Family Practice Phone: 605-928-7961 Fax: 605-928-4417 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 401 West Glynn Drive Parkston, SD 57366 Education: USD School of Medicine Residency: Nebraska Medical Center/Clarkson Family Practice Residency Program Certifications: State of Nebraska, State of Iowa, State of South Dakota Medical Affiliations: American Medical Association; American Academy of Family Physicians; Metro Omaha Medical Society; Nebraska Medical Association; South Dakota State Medical Association
	Chris Boschee, DO Specialty: Family Practice Phone: 605-928-7961 Fax: 605-928-4417 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 401 West Glynn Drive Parkston, SD 57366 Education: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); McKennan School of EMS, Paramedic Program; Dakota Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, minors in Chemistry, Religion/Philosophy and Paramedic Tech. Certifications: Advanced Life Support Obstetrics; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Pediatric Advanced Life Support; SD Firefighter Certification; Advanced Trauma Life Support Professional Work Experience: Specialty in Emergency Medicine; Firefighter/Paramedic; EMT for the Community Alcohol and Drug Center Teaching Experience: Many CPR, EMT Basic and Paramedic classes; Presentations as a resident; Achalasia, Hypospadias, Head and Neck Masses, CML/Blast crisis, Tachycardia, Ankyloglossia, EMS OB, Alcohol Withdrawal and STEMI Professional Membership and Activities: American Academy of Family Physicians; American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association
	Beth Schroeder, PA-C Specialty: Physician Assistant / Family Practice Phone: 605-487-7878 Fax: 605-487-9566 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 756 East Lake, PO Box 279 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Education: BS - Windom University, Maine; RN - Dakota Wesleyan, Mitchell, SD; University of North Dakota, 1985 Certifications: Certified Nurse Practitioner, UND; National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
	Candyce Scherr, PA-C Specialty: Physician Assistant / Family Practice Phone: 605-928-7961 Fax: 605-928-4417 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 401 W Glynn Drive Parkston, SD 57366 Education: University of North Dakota, 1990 Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Medical Affiliations: SD Academy of Physicians Assistants; National Physicians Assistants Association
	Mary Schaefer, PA-C Specialty: Physician Assistant/Family Practice Phone: 605-928-7961 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 401 West Glynn Drive Parkston, SD 57366 Education BA - Dakota Wesleyan University University of South Dakota School of Medicine 1997 - PA Certificate Certifications: NCCPA - National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
	Rebecca Moke Specialty: Certified Nurse Practitioner Phone: 605-487-7878 Fax: 605-487-9566 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 756 East Lake, PO Box 279 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Education: SDSU, Brookings, South Dakota 2007 Certifications: AANP ACLS BLS
	Lindsay Weber CNP Specialty: Certified Nurse Practitioner Phone: 605-487-7878 Fax: 605-487-9566 Primary Location Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic 756 East Lake, PO Box 279 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Education: 2011 Clarkson College, Omaha, NE Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Specialties: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner