healthcare climate in Sioux Falls (Yankton: dermatologist, insurance, deductible)

[anasarca]

I am looking to relocate to Sioux Falls, and I am inquiring about the climate for healthcare in your community. I presently live in WA state and medical services are very expensive. I had previously lived in Ohio and overall dental services and outpatient services were half as expensive in Ohio compared to WA state. It is very difficult to see a primary care provider on the Olympic Pennisula in WA state; 3 months for an initial appointment. Just to provide some context, I see a primary care provider once a year for routine medications, and I see a dentist every 6 months merely for dental cleanings. Thank you for your comments in advance.

[rodolfocostarica]

https://www.sanfordhealth.org/about


sanford is the biggest health network in the area. Can't say I have any experience with them but seems pretty good.
Others should chime in.

You sure about handling the snow and cold?

Should be cheaper overall.
Best of luck to you

[sholomar]

You shouldn't have to wait 3 months to make an appointment with a primary care provider out here. Generally it should only be a few days to a week. Specialists it can be a month or so to get an appointment. Sanford and Avera are both rather large institutions out here.

I don't really know how to compare prices. The insurance takes care of that and I just pay up to my deductible.

[601halfdozen0theother]

It's easy to see a primary care provider, but your pcp may well be just a Physicians Assistant, not an actual MD. And as for specialists - I tried to make an appointment to see a dermatologist and learned that it would take up to 5 months to get in to see one in the entire Sioux Falls to Yankton region. So I drove down to Sioux City, IA and saw a derm who has a walk-in clinic; it is out of area so I had to pay cash. Yes, it was skin cancer (all gone now, thankfully.)