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Kids Rule This Castle

You don’t need to travel far to get care from pediatric experts in a child-friendly environment. At South Dakota’s only hospital designed just for kids, we’re providing the best care close to home.

We have over 135 local providers who are trained in 35 pediatric specialties and supported by around 400 team members, including nurses, physical therapists, child life specialists and more, specially trained to care for kids. Our hospital features a pediatric inpatient unit, a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and the region’s only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

At Sanford Children’s in Sioux Falls, you’ll find a pediatric emergency medicine team, a pediatric cystic fibrosis center and a children’s oncology group site – the only ones in the state. Additionally, as members of the Neonatal Research Network, our smallest and most fragile patients have access to cutting edge treatments for newborns.

Sanford Children’s Hospital is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in the region. Donate now.


Our Support Services

Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls provides a full scope of medical care. We employ specialists whose sole focus is on the comfort of each patient and their family. Support services make sure our hospital is a warm and friendly place for those we serve.

Some of our services include:

  • Child life specialists. These specialists empower patients and their families through programs, activities and support groups. They ease the concerns and fears of children and their family members.
  • Castle of Care school program. Our school program makes sure all school-age children stay on top of their education during their hospital stays.
  • Spiritual care team. Our dedicated chaplain offers a comforting presence and listening ear to patients and their families. You’ll get emotional and spiritual support from our whole spiritual care team.
  • Sanford-USD Pediatric Residency program. The Castle of Care is home to this prestigious residency program.

What can you expect during your child’s visit to the Castle of Care? Watch a virtual tour of our healing space designed specifically for children. 

View the 2024 Sanford Children's Holiday Wish List.

NOTICE: Construction in Progress
A new Sanford Orthopedics Hospital is being constructed next to the Sanford Children's Hospital. Due to this construction, patients and visitors to the Sanford Children's Hospital and Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic should use new parking and entrance areas.

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Types of Care

(605) 312-1000

Sanford Children's Hospital Sioux Falls Doctors

Beth Abrahamson

Beth Abrahamson, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Tonya Adamiak, MD

Tonya Adamiak, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Mir Hyder Ali, MD

Mir Hyder Ali, MD

Pediatric Critical Care

Kathryn Anderson smiling for professional headshot

Kathryn Anderson, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Nofil Arain, MD

Nofil Arain, MD

Pediatric Cardiology

Lori Bills, PT, DPT

Physical Therapy

Grant Boltjes PT Physical Therapy Sioux Falls SD

Grant Boltjes, PT

Physical Therapy

Tiffany Brende, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Brock Doubledee, DO

Brock Doubledee, DO

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Kurt Eeg MD Pediatrics Urology Sioux Falls SD

Kurt Eeg, MD

Pediatric Urology

Newborn care specialist Chelsey Elenkiwich

Chelsey Elenkiwich, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Margaret Free, MD

Margaret Free, MD

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Carl Galloway

Carl Galloway, MD

Pediatrics - Hospital

Ashley Geppert, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Adam Gorra MD Pediatrics Surgery Sioux Falls SD

Adam Gorra, MD

Pediatric Surgery

Wendy Graff PT MS Physical Therapy Sioux Falls SD

Wendy Graff, PT, MPT

Physical Therapy

Jacquelyn Grev, MD

Jacquelyn Grev, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Karen Hanisch, CNP

Karen Hanisch, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Endocrinology

Leah Heidenreich View Video

Leah Heidenreich, MD

Pediatrics

Deb Hickman, CNP

Deborah Hickman, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Pulmonology

Laura Hofer, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Peter Holmberg

Peter Holmberg, MD

Pediatrics - Hospital

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Alyssa Honermann, SLP

Speech Therapy

H. Eugene Hoyme, MD

H. Eugene Hoyme, MD

Administration

Melissa Jensen, MD

Melissa Jensen, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Heather Johnson, CNP

Heather Johnson, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neurology

Provider photo not available

Melanie Johnson, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

David Joy, MD

Pediatric Critical Care

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Brian Juber, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Vishnu Kanala, MD

Vishnu Kanala, MD

Pediatrics - Hospital

Justin Kastl, MD

Justin Kastl, MD

Pediatric Nephrology

Scott Keckler, MD

Pediatric Surgery

M. Akram Khan, MD

M. Akram Khan, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Sydney Kiewel, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Aimee Koenig, MD

Pediatrics - Hospital

Debra Koens, APRN

Debra Koens, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pam Koepsell

Pam Koepsell, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Palliative Care

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Caitlin LaMere, SLP

Speech Therapy

Julie Mayo, DO

Julie Mayo, DO

Pediatrics - Hospital

Stephen Messier, MD

Stephen Messier, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Lauritz Meyer, MD

Lauritz Meyer, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pedatric occupational therapist Beth Micke

Beth Micke, MOTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Paulo Nino, MD

Paulo Nino, MD

Pediatric Palliative Care

Pediatric Critical Care

Rhonda Nitschelm, SLP

Rhonda Nitschelm, SLP

Speech Therapy

Amanda O’Neil, RN, MSN, CNP

Amanda O’Neil, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Jessica Olcott MD Pediatrics Hospitalist Sioux Falls SD

Jessica Olcott, MD

Pediatrics - Hospital

Gokhan Olgun MD Pediatrics Critical Care Sioux Falls SD

Gokhan Olgun, MD

Pediatric Critical Care

Charisse Ortman Brockmueller

Charisse Ortman Brockmueller, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Provider photo not available

Annika Overgaard, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Lynn Paul, APN

Lynn Paul, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Certified genetic counselor Dylan Platt

Dylan Platt, CGC

Genetic Counseling

Suzanne Reuter, MD

Suzanne Reuter, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Laurie Hogden, MD

Laurie Richards, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Angela Riley, APRN, CNP

Angela Riley, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Erin Royer MS LCGC Genetic Counseling Sioux Falls SD

Erin Royer, CGC

Genetic Counseling

Jon Ryckman, MD

Pediatric Surgery

Ashley Sandeen DO Pediatrics Critical Care Sioux Falls SD

Ashley Sandeen, DO

Pediatric Critical Care

Physical therapist Shelby Brunick

Shelby Schneider, PT, DPT

Physical Therapy

Elizabeth Schuster, OTD R/L

Elizabeth Schuster, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapy

Joseph Segeleon, MD

Joseph Segeleon, MD

Administration

Maria Skorey

Maria Skorey, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Alyssa Smith

Alyssa Smith, DO

Pediatric Critical Care

Theresa Stamato, MD

Theresa Stamato, MD

Pediatric Cardiology

Deanna Stoll BS RN MS APRN-CNP Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Sioux Falls SD

Deanna Stoll, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pediatric neurologist Kyla Stoops

Kyla Stoops, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neurology

Mallory Summerer smiling for professional headshot

Mallory Summerer, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

KayeLyn Wagner, MD

KayeLyn Wagner, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

James Wallace, MD

James Wallace, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology

William Waltz, MD, PhD

William Waltz, MD

Pediatric Cardiology

Lynn Ward, CNP

Lynn Ward, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Jacqueline Weidauer, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Brooke Welker

Brooke Welker, NNP, APRN, CNP

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

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Features of the Castle

Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Sanford Children’s Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is the region’s only Level IV NICU, meaning we’re certified to provide the highest level of care to infants.

We offer:

  • Private suites for families. Each suite has a Giraffe Omnibed, which is specially built to care for critically ill and premature newborns.
  • A whole team working for you. Partner with child life specialists, social workers and a case manager to get the best care for your baby.

Stay connected with NicView
Sanford Children’s provides a virtual way to connect families with their babies even when they’re unable to be at their sides. NicView is a small camera system that provides secure, 24-hour video streaming, giving families real-time views to decrease their anxieties and promote strong bonds.

Take a Virtual Tour of the NICU

Miller Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

The Miller Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) offers the highest level of care to children in critical condition. We provide the most advanced care in the region.

The PICU also offers extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO provides cardiac and respiratory support to patients whose heart or lungs are badly damaged.

ECMO treats patients at their bedside so they can heal and rest outside of the operating room. This helps patients with conditions such as:

  • Heart failure
  • Respiratory failure
  • Sepsis and other serious infections
  • Severe pneumonia
  • Trauma

For children with chronic or acute kidney failure, we have pediatric dialysis capabilities. Our pediatric kidney care includes hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Here When Kids Need Us Most

At our pediatric inpatient unit, we believe in family-centered care and partnering with you to make your little one feel safe and comfortable. Our inpatient unit offers 24/7 access every day.

Our hospitalists and intensivists use a team approach to deliver the best care to our pediatric patients.

We offer:

  • Hematology and oncology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric radiology
  • Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy
  • Surgery
  • Wound and ostomy care

Experts from all 35 of our pediatric specialties are readily available to care for children in the hospital.

Providing Advanced Care Close to Home

The Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic offers care from over 135 experts in 35 pediatric specialties.

The clinic is designed to be comfortable for kids and their families, offering advanced care in an environment that helps ease the scariness of being sick.

The Children’s Specialty Clinic is located on the first floor of Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls.

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