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Dr. Brent Thurness, MD

Dr. Brent Thurness, MD

Anesthesiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Brent Thurness, MD is an anesthesiologist in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 108 reviews 5 Star Rating (108 reviews)

Practice

810 E 23rd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Make an Appointment

(605) 331-5890

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thurness is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Sioux Falls, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thurness specializes in the area of Anesthesiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Thurness' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thurness

5.0
108 ratings, 85 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Attention to detail
I appreciate it the time Dr Thurness took reviewing my case before I saw him. And explanation he gave during the visit
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 01, 2025
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Great Doctor
Dr Thurness is always class act professional. He listens to you and wants to do what he can help. He has help me through the worst times with my pain.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 11, 2025
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Very kind Doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 06, 2025
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I would recommend
Dr was very attentive to my issue and willing to get right to the root of the problem.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 28, 2025
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Dr Thurness's calmness and confidence were very reassuring as I underwent treatment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Todd – Jan 28, 2025
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Doctor Thurness was very friendly, and thorough and explained things very well! The nurses and clinic staff were also fantastic.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2025
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Very professional and easy to work with
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 12, 2025
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Annmarie was very friendly,professional, easy to communicate with. Dr. Thurness was very caring and diagnosed the exact problem issue that I presented with and has a remedy to take care of my pain. It’s a blessing that he and his staff are so caring…
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JeffWehrkamp – Dec 14, 2024
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Wonderful doctor
He is always friendly and listen s
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 14, 2024
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If it wasn’t for Dr. Thurness and he team. I wouldn’t know what to with out them. They all take the time to listen to you and give you the best care. Proud of this team
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Dr Thurness is VERY KIND & an AWESOME LISTENER. he doesn't just brush off what you say.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Dr Thurness- pain management for back pain
Dr. Thurness has done everything he can to help me with my back pain. He always listens and he genuinely cares about his patients. Would highly recommend him to people.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leilani Malisch – Dec 12, 2024
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I have pain in my lower back and he's trying to help with that He's such a nice Dr. His bedside manners are just great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Geneva Goss – Dec 05, 2024
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Everyone was very nice and explained everything so well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 05, 2024
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Very knowledgeable and wants to help reduce my pain level.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 04, 2024
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Dr Thurness thorough and reassuring
I felt like Dr Thurness listened to me about how I was feeling and had concern for my situation and offered options to help.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 03, 2024
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Dr. Thurness was very thorough in his explanation of my back issue. He was positive and certainly very helpful. I left with a possibility of improvement.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Brown – Nov 09, 2024
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Orthopedic institute
Dr Thurness is the best thing that has happened to me. He has taken me from walkers and canes just standing on my own with no pain,love it
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dianna Friedeman – Nov 07, 2024
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The best pain management Dr.
He has greatly reduced my hip, back and knee pain. I am go appreciative of his efficiency, diagnosis and the improvement in my everyday life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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K Trankle – Nov 01, 2024
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Appreciate Dr. Thurness and his staff
They are concerned about my symptoms and willing to listen and address my issues and concerns. I appreciate each of them.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kay L. – Oct 31, 2024
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biography

Dr. Brent Thurness specializes in treating neuropathy, joint, neck, and back-related pain. He provides interventional pain services for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In addition, he offers non-surgical musculoskeletal care to patients for...read more

  • Anesthesiology

  • Acute Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

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  • University Iowa Hosps And Clins

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Meth Med Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Institute PC810 E 23rd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office1300 S Burr St Mitchell, SD 57301
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Office2120 Live Stronger St Tea, SD 57064
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Practice

Campbell County Hospital District501 S Burma Ave Gillette, WY 82716
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St
    Yankton, SD 57078
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Avera Queen of Peace

    525 N Foster St
    Mitchell, SD 57301
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