Orthopedic Institute | Get relief. Move better. Live stronger.
Orthopedics / orthopedic injury & pain clinics • Pierre, SD • Since 1972
About
Orthopedic Institute is a private medical practice (founded 1972) specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine with comprehensive, holistic care for neck/spine, shoulders, knees, hips, hands, wrists, feet/ankle, and related musculoskeletal issues. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, they operate multiple clinics (including Yankton and Brookings) with 15 outreach locations across SD, MN, and IA, offering coordinated orthopedic and physical/occupational therapy services. The team emphasizes efficient, compassionate care and aims to relieve pain, improve function, and help patients move better and live stronger. Contact: 605-331-5890.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics / orthopedic injury & pain clinics
Address
2120 Live Stronger Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone
(605) 331-5890
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
To schedule an online appointment; Chat Now; Text APPT to 605-331-5890
Services Offered
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Team
Insurance & Payment
Insurances include Sanford and Avera Health Plans (excludes Sanford and Avera employee health plans). OA partners with most major insurance carriers.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- rater8, WebMD: Generally ranges from 4.8 to 5.0 out of 5 stars on specialized review platforms (e.g., rater8) (Varies by provider, with some practitioners receiving hundreds of ratings)
- Yelp (via Yahoo/MapQuest): Mixed, averaging around 3.0 to 3.5 stars on some broader public review platforms (Limited sample size (e.g., ~12 reviews on some platforms))
Patients praise
- Highly knowledgeable and professional medical staff
- Clear communication regarding procedures and conditions
- Effective pain relief and successful treatment outcomes
- Friendly and compassionate care teams
- State-of-the-art facilities
Common complaints
- Reports of feeling rushed during appointments
- Difficulties reaching staff via telephone
- Instances of delayed communication regarding appointments or equipment
"Extremely thorough and very friendly and knowledgable. He answered all our questions."
— rater8 review for physical therapist Paul Kreber"Dr. Looby and his staff were professional and expedit[ious]. The facts were presented and treatment options were discussed."
— WebMD review for Dr. Peter Looby"Just plain absolutely NO! My first experience was with my doctor transferring from Sanford to OI..."
— Yelp review for Orthopedic Institute via MapQuestSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Making Injections More Comfortable with Nitrous Oxide at Orthopedic Institute - Orthopedic Institute — Oct 9, 2025
- Orthopedic Institute opens in Luverne - The Globe | News, weather, sports from Worthington, Minnesota — Sep 2, 2025
- Pain Awareness Month Relief in Henderson, NV | OIH Orthopedics — Sep 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Avera Orthopedics in Pierre, SD is part of Avera Health, a nonprofit, fully integrated regional health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. While Avera Health runs hospitals, clinics, and specialty services across five states, specific orthopedic services are offered through Avera Medical Group in the region. Avera Health covers numerous specialties (including orthopedics) at 300+ locations, with a focus on broad, in-network care and a large regional footprint. For Pierre-specific ortho appointments, contact Avera Health systems in the South Dakota region to locate the nearest Avera Orthopedics provider or visit avera.org to find Pierre-area orthopedic clinic details and scheduling. If you need, I can look up the exact Pierre-based orthopedics location and contact info.
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