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Dr. Lew Papendick, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.4 (7)
Map Pin Small Rapid City, SD
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lew Papendick, MD

Dr. Lew Papendick, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Rapid City, SD. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of South Dakota and is affiliated with Monument Health Custer Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Papendick an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Papendick works at Practice in Rapid City, SD with other offices in Chadron, NE. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Papendick's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center PC
    7220 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 341-1414
  2. 2
    Black Hills Orthopedic-arhtritis Rheumatic Disease
    7220 S Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 343-7353
  3. 3
    Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services
    825 Centennial Dr, Chadron, NE 69337 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 446-9556

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  • Monument Health Custer Hospital

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. Lew Papendick, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1801875562
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
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    Medical Education
    • University of South Dakota
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Concordia College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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