Cardiology
Cardiology (cardiology visits/specialty services) • Pierre, SD • 1 primary cardiology department at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System site locations
Clinic Type
Cardiology (cardiology visits/specialty services)
Address
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Cardiology Department
Phone
605-882-7777
info@prairielakes.com
Opening Hours
24/7 coverage for cardiology emergencies; clinic appointments by referral/call
Emergency Care
On-site cath lab; 24/7 cardiology coverage
Services Offered
Team
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 5.0/5.0 (3)
- US News Doctors: 5/5 (36)
- Healthgrades: 3.26/5.0 (19)
Patients praise
- clear communication
- thorough medical explanations
- caring bedside manner
- accessibility and convenience
Common complaints
- rude and arrogant behavior
- dismissive of patient concerns
- unprofessional communication style
"Excellent Physician. Communicates well. Caring and competent. Would definitely recommend for anyone needing cardiac ablation."
— Birdeye Review of Dr. Pierre Sayed Aoukar"Absolutely the rudest, condescending, most arrogant doctor I have ever met. Brought me to tears on first two visits."
— Healthgrades Review of Dr. Mark St. PierreSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Pierre Elias: Groundbreaking AI models transform cardiovascular diagnosis — Feb 18, 2026
- Pierre Chahraban - Cardiology - Find a Doctor | Merrimack Health — Sep 19, 2025
- Pierre Elias, MD - Cardiovascular Business — May 11, 2026
- Pierre Elias, MD - Center for Health Technology & Innovation — Sep 26, 2025
- Detecting Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis With Artificial Intelligence — Feb 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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