Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Podiatry • Watertown, SD • Since 1986
About
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a nonprofit regional health system based in Watertown, SD, serving a 10-county area in northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. It offers comprehensive medical services including primary care, surgical services, rehab and therapy, and wellness programs. The organization emphasizes innovation in rural healthcare and operates four offices, with its headquarters at 401 9th Avenue NW, Watertown.
Clinic Type
Podiatry
Address
2nd floor, Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, [address not provided on page], Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Phone
605-882-7777
info@prairielakes.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://www.prairielakes.com/patients-visitors/patient-information/telehealth-check-in/
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services does podiatry provide?
Podiatry treats issues related to the foot, ankle, and legs with surgical and nonsurgical care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (Scott Torness, DPM page): 4.8 out of 5 overall rating (114 ratings, 20 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Scott Torness): 5.0 out of 5 (12 ratings with 11 reviews (shows 11 reviews))
- WebMD Care (Dr. Eric Woolley): 5.0 out of 5 (10 ratings with 10 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction and top ratings (around 4.8–5.0)
- Caring, respectful, and empathetic provider communication
- Good clinical outcomes (e.g., heel pain evaluation; post-surgery ability to walk; foot pain improvement)
- Efficient visits with minimal wait times and clear explanations
Common complaints
- No specific podiatry-related complaints were found in the provided sources; most negative items were general hospital complaints on a non-podiatry review site
"“Dr. Torness is caring, respectful, & yet professional in his manner.”"
— WebMD Care patient review for Dr. Scott Torness"“He is wonderful, NO bs with this Doctor!!!”"
— WebMD Care patient review for Dr. Scott Torness"“He was very considerate and kind and explained all information very clearly ! Has a great bedside manner ??”"
— WebMD Care patient review for Dr. Eric WoolleySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Podiatry patients now being seen at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic | Northeast South Dakota — Jul 21, 2025
- BREAKING: Prairie Lakes Healthcare combining with Sanford Health | Northeast South Dakota — Nov 2, 2025
- Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination - Sanford Health News — Oct 31, 2025
- Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination - Sanford Health News — Oct 31, 2025
- Prairie Lakes Expands Cardiology Team With New Heart Specialist - Midwest Medical Edition — Jul 21, 2025
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