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Harvey Oliver, MD

4.7 out of 5 Patient Rating

A Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Harvey Oliver specializes in orthopedic surgery. He cares for active individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including professional athletes in football, basketball and baseball. He even has experience treating astronauts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

No matter the patient, Dr. Oliver always treats them with the same level of professional care.

He offers:

Biologic treatments for musculoskeletal issues
Joint restoration
Knee instability and cartilage defect care
Minimally invasive surgery

Dr. Oliver offers surgical and nonsurgical treatments for sports-related injuries such as:

Knee and shoulder arthritis
Knee ligament and meniscus tears
Rotator cuff tears

He holds these leadership positions in his community:

Medical director of shoulder arthroplasty at Sanford Health
Clinical instructor at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Head team physician for Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls and Dakota State University

Speaks: English

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

Primary Location

Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sioux Falls

1210 W. 18th St.
Suite G01
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 1210 W. 18th St.
Suite G01
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

12/25/24: Closed
01/01/25: Closed

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional Locations

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:

Sports Medicine: Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Residency:

Orthopedic Surgery: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Medical School:

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Experience & Research

Professional Experience:

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Research Assistant

Selected Publications:

Effect of NSAID use in the acute phase of skeletally immature bone healing: A prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled trial
Enhanced subchondroplasty treatment for post-traumatic cartilage and subchondral bone marrow lesions in a canine model
Return to play after patellar stabilization

Idea of Care

Each patient has their own background and unique set of circumstances. I strive to treat each patient as an individual and tailor a treatment plan to their needs. My ultimate goal is to improve their quality of life, whether that means getting them back on the playing field or improving their daily function.

Personal Interests

Dr. Oliver is married with five children and likes spending time with his family and participating in his kids’ activities. He is a South Dakota native and enjoys the outdoor activities that the state has to offer, including hunting, fishing and spending time on his family’s farm. He also likes playing and watching football, basketball, baseball and tennis.

Awards and Distinctions

Houston Texas Scholar (2019-2020)

Additional Locations

Sanford Luverne Clinic

1601 Sioux Valley Drive
Luverne, Minnesota 56156

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