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Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD
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Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, SD.
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Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Rapid City, SD
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, SD.

About

Dr. Stephens graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, SD and has 27 years experience. Dr. Stephens currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Dr. Stephens has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Stephens received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Stephens' office accepts new patients. Dr. Stephens accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Thrivent Financial
  • GEHA PPO
  • First Choice Health
  • Medicare
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Avera
  • HealthPartners
  • Commercial PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • American Republic
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Rapid City Medical Center Independent Lab
    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Jan 17, 2022
I had a biopsy done by doctor Steven in June of 2020. MRI showed mass in pancreas. Radiologist suggested cancer. Dr Stevens told me before the biopsy that she did not think I had cancer. She was right. Great doctor, skilled and compassionate
Mike R — Jan 17, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University MN
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Stephens' profile.

Dr. Stephens frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Valerie Stephens, MD is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD