Avera Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology • Deadwood, SD • Since 1911

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About

Avera Gastroenterology at Pavilion 2, part of the Avera on Louise Health Campus in Sioux Falls, SD, recently relocated to the new Digestive Health Center (Pavilion 2). The broader Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center family is a nonprofit, multi-specialty health system based in Sioux Falls, serving the region (SD, ND, MN, NE, IA) with extensive services including gastroenterology, organ-specific care, and other hospital/academic health center functions. For specific gastroenterology services near 69th & Louise, contact Avera Digestive Health Center at the on-Louise Campus.

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Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

6300 S Louise Ave, Suite 200

Phone

+1 605-504-1400

Email

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 8 AM – 5 PM

Website

https://locations.avera.org/avera-gastroenterology-69th-louise-sioux-falls

Services Offered

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Team

Amanda R. Richter — DNP
Cristina Hill Jensen — MD
Adam J. Smith — MD
R. Towner Lapp — MD
Jodi K. Julius — CNP
Angie M. Humpal — CNP

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Avera (Jodi Julius profile): 4.9 / 5 (79 Ratings)
Avera (Nicholas Daane profile): 4.8 / 5 (57 Ratings)
Avera (R. Towner Lapp profile): Not stated in provided highlights (Not stated in provided highlights)
Avera (Christopher Hurley profile): 4.7 / 5 (52 Ratings)
Vitals.com (Robert T. Lapp): Not stated in provided highlights (9 ratings & reviews (7 shown))
WebMD (Christopher Hurley): 3.5 (5 Ratings with 1 Review)

Patients praise

Some providers are described as knowledgeable, caring, personable, and thorough with good explanations and time spent with patients
Facilities and staff are described as great/courteous, with appointment setup and post-procedure discussion going well

Common complaints

Complaints about rude/uncaring bedside manner, lack of answers, and not returning calls
Reports of poor communication/access to nurses or managers and dismissive or unprofessional behavior
Patient dissatisfaction with care leading to delays/need for other referrals or seeking different providers

""Provider is very knowledgeable and caring. Explains every thing very well""

— Avera doctor/patient ratings page for Jodi Julius

""UPDATE: two managers at the GI Department called me back. Both were rude..""

— localitybiz.com review text mentioning Avera GI department managers

""He was very rude to me... I won’t ever go here again.""

— Vitals.com reviews for Dr. Robert T. Lapp

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

New Avera GI-focused building opens for patients this month - SiouxFalls.Business — Jan 8, 2026
Avera opens new home for digestive health services — Jan 8, 2026
Avera Health opens GI practice - Becker’s ASC — Jan 9, 2026
This year's Colorectal Awareness Month finds Avera GI team in new space - SiouxFalls.Business — Mar 3, 2026
Avera Opens Pavilion 2 as New Home of Digestive Health - Midwest Medical Edition — Jan 10, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.