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Dr. Lew Papendick, MD

Dr. Lew Papendick, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lew Papendick, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rapid City, SD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Monument Health Custer Hospital and Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

7220 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57702

Make an Appointment

(605) 341-1414

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Papendick specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Papendick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Papendick

4.7

15 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 29, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 09, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Craig cottingham – Feb 27, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Maureen H – Feb 27, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Linda Williams – Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Steve Vaughn – May 08, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donna R Scott – Aug 03, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Dan O in Rapid City, SD – Jan 23, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lew Papendick, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rapid City, SD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Monument Health Custer Hospital and Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of South Dakota

    Medical School, 1984

  • Concordia College

    Undergraduate School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center Inc.7220 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57702
1

Practice

Black Hills Orthopedic-Arhtritis/ Rheumatic Disease7220 S Highway 16 Rapid City, SD 57702
2
Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services825 Centennial Dr Chadron, NE 69337
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Monument Health Custer Hospital

    1220 Montgomery St
    Custer, SD 57730

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

    98%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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

    View all patient feedback
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