Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center

Jennifer K. May, M.D.

Dr. May joined the Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Center at Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center in 2005. She is fellowship trained in Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. May specializes in the treatment of all types of Rheumatologic diseases, and has a special interest in the research of Gout and Ankylosing Spondylitis, a rare inflammatory disorder of the spine.

Dr. May remained on staff as an Associate Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic after completing her fellowship training. Dr. May completed graduate work in clinical research while at Mayo Clinic and was Instructor of Medicine, Mayo Medical School from 5/2003-7/2005. Dr May also serves as a Clinical Instructor for the Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Dakota School of Medicine 2005-current, and DEXA Scan Interpreter, Osteoporosis Screening Center, Rapid City, SD 2007-current. Dr. May continues to conduct clinical research and has published several research articles.

A native of Rapid City, Dr. May is very pleased to return to the area with her family. They enjoy the performing arts, visiting the six national parks and monuments in the region, and the 1.2 million acres of Black Hills National Forest.

Clinical Interests

Education & Background

Fellowship Training Rheumatology Fellow, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Internal Medicine Residency Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Post-Graduate Medical Education Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education, Certificate in Clinical Research
Medical School University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD
Bachelor of Science Biology, Augustana College, Sioux Falls,

Research, Presentations & Publications

11/2003-current: "Evaluating Cauda Equina Syndrome in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. A retrospective matched case-control study to evaluate risk factors for the development of Cauda Equina Syndrome in Ankylosing Spondylitis patients."
- Presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2004
REU Grant Research
- Presented at the South Dakota Academy of Science, 1994
"Paget’s Disease, Case Presentation and Topic Review"
- Presented at Endocrinology Conference, 2000
"TNF Therapy, Review and Presentation"
- Presented at the Evidence Based Medicine Conference, 2001
"Tuberculosis Review"
- Presented at Grand Rounds, Mayo Clinic, 2001
"Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications: Corneal Ulcer and TNF Therapy"
- Presented at Rheumatology Fellow’s Conference, 11/2002
"Periodic Fever Syndromes"
- Presented at Rheumatology Fellow’s Conference, 5/2003
"Still’s Disease"
- Presented at Rheumatology Fellow’s Conference, 11/04
"Ankylosing Spondylitis and Cauda Equina Syndrome, Evaluating Risk Factors"
- Presented at Rheumatology Fellow’s Conference, 6/2004
"Ankylosing Spondylitis and Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Matched Case Controlled Study (abstract)" by May, J; Mason, T; Mazlumzadeh, M, Michet, CJ. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2004; 50: 4088.

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Clinical Certification in Bone Densitometry, International Society of Clinical Bone Densitometry (ISCD)
Rheumatology Subspecialty Board

Professional Memberships

American College of Physicians
American College of Rheumatology
American Medical Association
South Dakota State Medical Association
International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD)

State Licensure

South Dakota

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, P.C.

7220 S. Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-341-1414
1-800-446-9556
Fax: 605-341-7062