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Dr. Benjamin Aaker, MD

Dr. Benjamin Aaker, MD

Emergency Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Aaker, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Yankton, SD and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Avera Queen of Peace.

Practice

501 Summit St Yankton, SD 57078

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(605) 668-8000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Aaker specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Benjamin Aaker, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Yankton, SD and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Avera Queen of Peace.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital501 Summit St Yankton, SD 57078
1

Practice

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System401 9th Ave NW Watertown, SD 57201
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St
    Yankton, SD 57078
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Avera Queen of Peace

    525 N Foster St
    Mitchell, SD 57301

  • Prairie Lakes Hospital

    401 9th Ave NW
    Watertown, SD 57201
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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