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Dr. Heather Karu, MD

Dr. Heather Karu, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Heather Karu, MD is a plastic surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hawarden Regional Healthcare and Prairie Lakes Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1500 W 22nd St Ste 101 Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Make an Appointment

(605) 328-9700

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Karu is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Karu specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Karu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karu

4.5

15 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Hulll – Feb 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Erika in IA – Sep 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Grateful in North Dakota – Feb 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Linda in Leola, SD – Apr 15, 2016
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Cosmetic Surgery Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Heather Karu, MD is a plastic surgeon in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1500 W 22nd St Ste 101 Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Office1500 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Select Specialty Hospital-Sioux Falls1305 W 18th St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Office1420 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hawarden Regional Healthcare

    1111 11th St
    Hawarden, IA 51023

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

    91%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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

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    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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