Sanford Watertown Cancer Center
Cancer Care • Watertown, SD • Since 1986
About
Sanford Watertown Cancer Center is part of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, a nonprofit health system based in Watertown, SD (founded 1986). Prairie Lakes provides comprehensive medical services including cancer care, primary care, surgical services, rehab, emergency care, obstetrics, radiology, labs, home care, hospice, and more. The system operates four offices (primarily in Watertown, SD; a listed location in Watertown, MA appears to be an address note) and emphasizes community health programs, support groups, and health blogs. Contact: 605-882-7000; info@prairielakes.com.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care
Address
401 9th Ave NW Watertown, SD, 57201
Phone
+16058826800
info@prairielakes.com
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm; Weekends: Closed; Closed on Holidays
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the clinic hours?
Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm. Weekends: Closed. Closed on Holidays.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Prairie Lakes Hospital): 61% (Healthgrades) (Not explicitly stated total count)
- Birdeye (Sanford Clinic): 3.1 / 5 stars (Birdeye) (40 reviews)
- Owldali (Sanford Health Watertown Clinic): 3.3 / 5 stars (Owldali) (34 reviews)
- Vivian (Prairie Lakes Hospital): 4.7 / 5 stars (Vivian) (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, attentive care from specific providers and nursing staff
- Efficient and professional service in surgical and emergency settings reported by some patients
- High patient ratings for individual clinicians within the Sanford system
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding staff communication and responsiveness
- Dissatisfaction with patient care or dismissive attitudes by some providers
- Issues with appointment scheduling and preparation instructions
- Reports of rude or unhelpful staff interactions
"Our experience was very positive! Our 9 year old daughter had to go into surgery due to a ruptured appendix. The ER staff was fantastic. They were efficient and compassionate to our daughter."
— LocalityBiz (Prairie Lakes Healthcare System)"Having been rushed through primary care appointments and my healthcare symptoms/concerns being consistently dismissed. Very frustrated and disappointed in the level of “care” provided, lack of communication, and compassion."
— Birdeye (Sanford Clinic)"Dr. Ellen Hopper and her nursing staff receive high praise for their compassionate and attentive care. Many reviewers highlight Dr. Hopper´s ability to listen and remember patient details, making them feel genuinely cared for."
— Owldali (Sanford Health Watertown Clinic)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination - Sanford Health News — Oct 31, 2025
- Sanford Health combines with Watertown-based health system - SiouxFalls.Business — Oct 31, 2025
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare to merge with Sanford | Watertown Current — Oct 31, 2025
- Sanford Health, Prairie Lakes to merge | Healthcare Finance News — Nov 4, 2025
- BREAKING: Prairie Lakes Healthcare combining with Sanford Health | Northeast South Dakota — Nov 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More cancer care clinics in Watertown
Prairie Lakes Cancer Center is a CCM Health partner located in Watertown, MN. CCM Health is a Montevideo-based government-affiliated medical system offering primary care and a wide range of specialty services through its network of clinics and partner facilities across Minnesota. The PCC (Prairie Lakes Cancer Center) collaboration indicates access to CCM Health’s cancer care resources, with CCM Health providing surgical, medical, and specialty services via its integrated clinics. If you need specifics on services, providers, or appointment steps at the Watertown partner site, I can look for targeted details.
Sanford Health is a nonprofit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with multiple locations in the upper Midwest (including Fargo, ND; Bemidji, MN; Bismarck, ND; and Sioux Falls). It operates in 10 countries and has a large scale: about 7,727 employees and roughly $7.1B in annual revenue. Sanford Health provides a broad range of medical services across specialties such as cancer, children's health, heart, orthopedics & sports medicine, women's health, and mental health. For Watertown specifically, there is no explicit mention of a Sanford Health facility in Watertown in the provided highlights. If you’re seeking information on a Sanford Cancer Center in Watertown, you may want to verify current local facilities or nearby Sanford Health locations that offer cancer care.
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