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Dr. Katherine Degen, MD

Dr. Katherine Degen, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Katherine Degen, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Rapid City, SD. She is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

2820 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Degen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Degen

3.8
25 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
68%
68%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
24%
24%

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Could be worse but no
Dr Degen was very pushy about my family getting vaccinated. She was fine with me not getting vaxxed when I was pregnant but did tell me that I should. I told her no I don’t feel comfortable and she accepted that. In the delivery room prior to delivery my family wasn’t wearing their masks right away when she walked in but was in the process of putting them on, she snapped at them telling them to wear their masks when healthcare staff are in the room. None of the nurses cared if they wore their masks but she was unnecessarily rude about it. Then she didn’t explain how overnights worked in that if delivery was overnight, it would go to the on call doctor. The on call doctor didn’t even care if my family wore masks. Rude to my family = rude to me. It’s not about the masks, COVID or vaccine in general. It’s about the way she spoke to us. She obviously had high concern for me which was good. She consoled me once when I was upset about something, which was nice. Her nurses are amazing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jun 27, 2022
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Dr.Degen goes over and beyond being a Obgyn. She’s has been my OB since 2018 but I feel like I known her for decades from the amount of care she displays. So grateful to have her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2020
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Not impressed, I have family history of female cancer. In the last 9 months I've had problems such as irregular Cycles spotting in between, watery discharge of which none of this is common for myself. An ultrasound was completed and new growths were found. I was told everything was fine and just dismissed. Needless to say I went for a second opinion and everything is not fine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2016
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Dr. Degen is absolutely incredible. She answers all of your questions (without making you feel stupid) and takes as much time as is needed at each and every appointment. She is very kind and makes you feel at ease. Her nurse is wonderful as well. We would never consider going anywhere else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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new mom in Rapid City, SD – Sep 10, 2016
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Dr. Degen goes above and beyond when I'm in the room. Whether I'm her very first patient or her very last that day she is always in a wonderful mood! She listens to every issue or question I have and will actually explain what's going on rather then a previous doctor who just ignored me or he would tell me what it was but not how, why, or what caused it. Very knowlagable!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Baby on the way! in Rapid City, SD – Aug 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Katherine Degen, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Rapid City, SD. She is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of South Dakota

    Medical School
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Locations

Practice

Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners2820 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701
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Practice

Black Hills Obstetrics and Gynecology LLP677 Cathedral Dr Rapid City, SD 57701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd
    Rapid City, SD 57701

    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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