Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastroenterology • Yankton, SD • Since 1982
About
Summary: - Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. is a private, multi-specialty hospital/healthcare provider headquartered in Yankton, South Dakota, founded in 1982. - It employs over 40–46 physicians across 18 medical specialties (including gastroenterology/hepatology) and operates 8 offices nationwide, with a strong focus on patient care and serving rural communities. - Services span primary and multispecialty care with a history of expanding technology and procedures to meet regional healthcare needs. - Key contact: main phone lines 605-665-0546 / 605-665-7841; address in Yankton, SD (HQ) at 1104 West Eighth Street. - Notable leadership/affiliates: leadership in nursing, marketing, and medical tech roles; independent clinic with ongoing regional expansion.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
1104 West Eighth Street, Yankton, SD 57078
Phone
605-665-7841
aryken@yanktonmedicalclinic.com
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Noon; ConvenientCare Hours: Monday – Friday 5 – 8 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday Noon – 4 p.m.
Emergency Care
Emergency care available (no providers available for this specialty at the moment; check back later)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours for the Main Clinic?
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Noon.
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News: Overall Rating: Excellent (5 out of 5) (46 total patient reviews)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (16 ratings with 4 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly rated provider with strong patient satisfaction
- Doctor communicates well, answers questions, and takes time to explain conditions and treatments
- Staff described as courteous/reassuring; patients feel listened to and cared for
- Reassuring, knowledgeable, and attentive bedside manner
- Telehealth question mentioned (availability not shown in extracted content)
Common complaints
- No clear negative complaints were explicitly shown in the provided review excerpts
- WebMD page indicates some ‘Needs Improvement’ selections, but the extracted content does not clearly specify the complaint details
"“Very nice guy! Answered every question I asked!”"
— WebMD review excerpt for Dr. Steve Gutnik"“Such a sweet doctor. He really checks everything! He takes the time to explain what’s going on with you.”"
— WebMD review excerpt for Dr. Steve Gutnik"“Excellent, very knowledgeable, listened to concerns, pleasant to talk with, reassuring attitude”"
— WebMD review excerpt for Dr. Steve GutnikSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Avera and Yankton Medical announce professional services agreement — Sep 5, 2025
- Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera Launch New Collaborative Partnership - Midwest Medical Edition — Dec 30, 2025
- Avera, South Dakota clinic partner to improve access, recruitment — Dec 23, 2025
- Avera opens new home for digestive health services — Jan 8, 2026
- Horizon Health Yankton Medical Receives National Patient Care Recognition | Community | yankton.net — Feb 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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