Pediatrics (Children's Health) | Sanford Health | SD, ND, MN, OK
Pediatrics / pediatric health (included via Sanford pediatric services) • Pierre, SD
About
Sanford Clinic – Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic is a small auxiliary unit within Sanford Health’s network, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It specializes in pediatric care and endocrinology, led by Pediatric Endocrinologist Benjamin Hoag. The clinic is part of the Hospitals and Health Care sector, with a focus on pediatric specialty services, and operates under the Sanford Health umbrella with connections to broader Sanford clinics and health system resources. Current workforce: 7 employees (domestic). The page indicates affiliation and location details but does not provide specific services, contact info, or patient-accessible details beyond general identity as a children’s specialty clinic within Sanford Health. If you’re seeking pediatric services across SD, ND, MN, OK (as per your query regions), consider Sanford Health’s broader network for explicitly listed pediatric specialties and locations.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics / pediatric health (included via Sanford pediatric services)
Address
1600 W 22ND ST, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105, us
Phone
(605) 312-1000
angela.dejene@sanfordhealth.org
Opening Hours
Wed 04/01/26 5:30 PM - Wed 04/01/26 7:30 PM Online Class
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
New Baby and Me
(from events list; not a direct FAQ item with a defined answer on the page)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 76.7 out of 100 (MIPS Quality Score) (698 providers scored)
- ComplaintsBoard: 1.0/5 (6 complaints (ComplaintsBoard))
- Birdeye (Specialty Clinic): Low star rating generally cited in critical reviews (10 reviews)
Patients praise
- High praise for individual physicians and medical care quality
- Examples of compassionate and empathetic specialized care
- Providers described as thorough and concerned
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance confusion/surprise charges
- Difficult communication with staff and nursing personnel
- Concerns regarding appointment scheduling and cancellation processes
- Instances of poor bedside manner or dismissive attitudes from some staff
- Isolated reports of environmental issues such as pests in facilities
"I hate leaving one star because we’ve had good experiences in the specialty clinic. However our recent experience was extremely traumatic..."
— Birdeye Review"Our child’s doctor is wonderful. We have had pleasant experiences with him. However his nursing staff... is incredibly rude, short, and condescending."
— LocalityBiz Review"Dr. Duis has been a lifeline for my child and our family. Her compassion and empathy are unmatched."
— WebMD Provider ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Philanthropy at Work: Community-Funded Pediatric Emergency Department Opens its Doors - Sanford Health Foundation — Jan 5, 2026
- Sanford opens South Dakota's first pediatric emergency department in Sioux Falls | SDPB — Jan 5, 2026
- Child life specialists help kids cope with hospital stays - Sanford Health News — Nov 18, 2025
- Sioux Falls Sanford Health to open pediatric emergency department — Dec 10, 2025
- Feeding clinic, other specialists help young girl thrive - Sanford Health News — Nov 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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