Aaron Shives, MD
Family Medicine Physician - General
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- Board Certified
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Aaron Shives, MD is a Family Medicine Physician - General practicing in Watertown, SD
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Dr. Shives is the absolute best. So sad that he is retiring, but happy for him too!…
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Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Sd School of Medicine- Vermillion Sd- | Other Degree | 1986 | |
| University of South Dakota | Medical Degree | 1986 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Sioux Falls Family Practice Center | Not Specified | |
| Residency - Sioux Falls Fam Prac Res, Family Medicine | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Not Specified |
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EnglishMedical Specialties
- Family Medicine Physician
Family Practice
Accepts New Patients: Yes
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Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 11/08/2025
Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 11/08/2025
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Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Northridge - 511 14th Ave. NE
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“Dr. Shives is the absolute best....”
Dr. Shives is the absolute best. So sad that he is retiring, but happy for him too!
Locations
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Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Northridge
511 14th Ave. NEWatertown, SD 57201
Practice Colleagues
Greg Larson, MD - Family Medicine Physician
Sarah Reiffenberger, MD - Family Medicine Physician
Daniel Reiffenberger, MD - Family Medicine Physician
Jamie Tracy, PA-C - Physician Assistant
Lindsey Barthel, DNP - Nurse Practitioner
Gregory Larson, MD - Family Medicine Physician
Craig Crismon, MD - Pediatrician
Miranda Nygaard, PA-C - Physician Assistant
Jonathan McAreavey, MD - Family Medicine Physician
Bailley Danforth, PA-C - Physician Assistant
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Comment - “ Dr. Shives is the absolute best.... ”
Dr. Shives is the absolute best. So sad that he is retiring, but happy for him too!