Daniel joined Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center in 1998.  He earned his Nursing degree from the University of South Dakota School of Nursing and is a graduate of the Physician Assistant Program at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.  Dan is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants with honors in primary care and surgery.

Dan provides orthopedic patient care services in clinic setting, hospital, ER, and first assist at surgery.  Supervises a team of Physician Assistants and is clinical coordinator for all clinic PA services.

Dan is the current President of the South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Central Regional Director of PAs in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education & Training

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies - University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND
• Associate Degree - Nursing, University of South Dakota School of Nursing, Vermillion, SD

Professional Memberships

• Fellow - South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants
• Fellow - American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Fellow - Academy of Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery