Avera OB/GYN — Brookings
Obstetrics & Gynecology • Brookings, SD • Since 1897
About
Summary: Avera Health is a nonprofit regional health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, with a broad footprint across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota. It operates more than 300 locations in about 100 communities, offering 60+ specialties through Avera Health in partnership with Avera Medical Group. The organization includes Avera Health Plans and employs over 16,000 people nationwide within the system. Founded in 1897, Avera is South Dakota’s largest private employer and operates as a fully integrated system of hospitals, clinics, doctors, and community services. If you’re seeking information about an OB/GYN facility in Brookings, SD, Avera Health is the regional system behind Brookings-area obstetrics/gynecology care, with services available through their network of Avera Medical Group providers.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address
310 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
Phone
+1 605-696-2700
Media@Avera.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Services Offered
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FAQs
What are the clinic’s hours?
Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Avera.org (Dr. Larissa Bennis): 4.8/5 (43 ratings)
- Avera.org (Dr. Tara Haarsma): 4.9/5 (68 ratings)
Patients praise
- Empathetic and knowledgeable providers
- Clear communication and willingness to answer questions
- Supportive throughout pregnancy and postpartum journeys
- Patient-centered approach including autonomy in decision-making
- Convenience of local care
Common complaints
- No explicit negative themes or complaints found in gathered patient-reported data.
"Dr. Haarsma was empathetic and understanding. One of the better doctors I've ever gone to."
— Avera patient survey feedback"Dr Bennis was very thorough in understanding my history and relating it to the current issue. She was patient in explaining what the options are at the present time."
— Avera patient survey feedback"I felt empowered to make my decisions, I felt supported in those decisions, and even when I had questions, they answered them... It's been a great support."
— Brookings Health System patient testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Incentives available for new respiratory therapists in South Dakota | South Dakota State University — Oct 1, 2025
- 🏥 Multiple Healthcare Openings in Brookings, SD – Flexible & Rewarding Roles - NewsBreak — Jul 4, 2026
- 23-year-old man hospitalized for hypothermia in Brookings — Feb 21, 2026
- Avera Medical Minute: Cardiac Outreach Helps Close Healthcare Gaps — Aug 12, 2025
- Avera announces largest gift in its history to improve child health services - Dakota Broadcasting — Apr 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More obstetrics & gynecology clinics in Brookings
Brookings Health System is a nonprofit, city-owned health system in Brookings, SD, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and extended-care services. Key details: - Facilities: 49-bed Brookings Hospital; 79-bed The Neighborhoods at Brookview (skilled nursing), Brookhaven Estates (senior housing), Arlington Medical Center, White Medical Clinic, Volga Medical Clinic, Yorkshire Eye Clinic & Optical. - Services: obstetrics, surgical, imaging, rehab & therapy, cardiopulmonary, emergency, laboratory, primary care, home health, wound care, long- and short-term care, and related outpatient/ambulatory care. - Staffing and operations: ~78 employees (with YoY growth), established 1907; independent, city-owned facility with a broader regional presence. - Notable activity: ongoing hiring for surgical staff; emphasis on obstetrics and maternal care initiatives; active social media updates highlighting nursing, labor education, and patient care. If you’re specifically interested in obstetrics at Brookings Health System, they highlight obstetric care as a core service and feature related patient education posts and care updates within their content.
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