Welcome our newest physicians

Audiology

Merrill Hill, au.d., is an audiologist at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, 4150 5th Street. He chose audiology because of his interest in neurological disorders and balance dysfunction. He enjoys being able to make significant improvements in the quality of people's lives which allows them to communicate with their families and participate in many activities that most people take for granted. Most patients have anxiety, depression or isolation due to hearing loss or balance trouble and it's great to be able to let them know that there is treatment and that they're not alone.

Vaughan Bowen, m.d., is an Otolaryngologist

(ENT) at Rapid City Clinic, 4150 5th Street with over 20 years of experience. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Outside of clinic, Dr. Bowen enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hiking, reading and hunting.

Robert Burgess, m.d., is an Otolaryngologist

(ENT) at Rapid City Clinic, 4150 5th Street. He was born in Deadwood and grew up in Rapid City. He attended the University of South Dakota then obtained his medical degree at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where he graduated with honors. He trained at the top ranked ENT residency in the country and practiced in Montana before returning home to Rapid City. Dr. Burgess enjoys all aspects of the specialty and sees both adults and children. He has special interest in pediatrics, ear surgery and tumors of the head and neck. He enjoys skiing, hiking, running, fishing and hunting.

Jay Warren White, d.o., is an Otolaryngologist

(ENT) at Rapid City Clinic, 4150 5th Street

Dr. White has more than 25 years of experience and focuses much of his practice on pediatric ear, nose and throat conditions. Dr. White takes a thoughtful approach to the care of many chronic nasal problems including allergies, sinusitis, nasal airway breathing issues, congestion and drainage. He also treats a full spectrum of ear and throat disorders, such as voice dysfunction and chronic cough. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa in 1997 and completed his post-graduate training at St. John's Health System in Detroit, Mich. Dr. White practiced in the Cincinnati, Ohio area for eight years before returning to his home state of South Dakota.

Emergency Medicine

Deanna Lassegard, m.d., is an Emergency Medicine Physician at Monument Health Spearfish Hospital with privileges at Rapid City, Sturgis, Lead-Deadwood and Custer Hospitals. Dr. Lassegard began her career at Monument Health as a paramedic and then as a registered nurse. She went on to attend medical school at the University of South DakotaSanford School of Medicine in Vermillion and completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at East Carolina University – Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C. in 2018. In addition to her role as an emergency medicine physician, she also serves as the current EMS Medical Director for Black Hills Medical Direction, the National Forest Service, Black Thunder and Coal Creek Mine, Nolan Independent Management, Campbell County Memorial Hospital’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner team, Campbell County Health EMS and Campbell County Fire Department.

Family Medicine

Brittany Bearstail, m.d., is a Family Medicine Physician at Monument Health Spearfish Clinic, North 10th Street. She grew up in North Dakota, and later moved to Eagle, Butte, S.D., where she graduated high school. Dr. Bearstail completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine and earned her Medical Degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She enjoys the full scope of primary care, particularly women’s health and pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, traveling, reading, trying new food and being physically active.

GENERAL/TRAUMA SURGERY

David Godbe, m.d., is a General Surgeon at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Dr. Godbe received his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago – Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of California – Irvine Medical School in Orange, Calif. in 1993. He has been practicing in Rapid City since 2003.

Neurosurgery

Glen Pollock, m.d., is a Neurosurgeon at Monument Health Neuroscience Center in Rapid City. He earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida, his neurosurgery residency at the McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University, followed by training at the University of South Florida. He then completed his Endovascular and Cerebrovascular Fellowship at the Cerebrovascular and Stroke Center of New Jersey Capital Health. Dr. Pollock is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. When he isn’t working, Dr. Pollock is an avid outdoorsman.

August 18-26

Monument Health Health Screenings at Central States Fair

August 26

Monument Health Special Rodeo at Central States Fair

September 9

Patriot Day Celebration

September 9

Little Black Hills Battles 5K Walk

September 16

Black Hills Heart Walk

September 30

OrthoPeak Run

September 30

Mammo or Bust Run 5K

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