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Dr. Aaron Shives, MD

Family Medicine* Age 67
Dr. Aaron Shives, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Aaron Shives, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Watertown, SD.
Dr. Aaron Shives, MD
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Dr. Aaron Shives, MD

Family Medicine* Age 67
Watertown, SD
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aaron Shives, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Watertown, SD.

About

Dr. Aaron Shives, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Watertown, SD and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of South Dakota in 1986 and completed a residency at Sioux Falls Family Practice Center.They currently practice at Brown Clinic and are affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital. Dr. Shives has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Nightmare Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shives received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shives is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Nightmare Disorder
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Constipation
Nightmare Disorder
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Shortness of Breath
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Newborn Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Dakota Care HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Brown Clinic Northridge
    511 14th Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201
    Monday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.3
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Nov 08, 2023
Dr. Shives and staff are professional and compassionate. They make you feel at ease and give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions. I would definitely recommend Dr. Shives to anyone who wants a knowledgeable and top-notch doctor!!
Deb — Nov 08, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Aaron Shives, MD is a family medicine specialist in Watertown, SD and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 1986. He specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Center for Family Medicine
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Sioux Falls Family Practice Center
    1989
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aaron Shives, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shives' profile.

Dr. Shives frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Nightmare Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Aaron Shives, MD is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Aaron Shives, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Prairie Lakes Hospital

    401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD