Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic
Pediatrics • Watertown, SD • Since 1986
About
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (Watertown, SD) is a nonprofit regional hospital network serving a 10-county area in northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Key details: - Founded 1986; headquartered in Watertown, SD. - Services: primary care, surgical services, rehab & therapy, lab, radiology, emergency/critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, specialty services (nephrology, urology, ENT, cancer center, wound care), home health, hospice, and more. - Staff and operations: ~123 employees; annual revenue around $3.7M (nonprofit hospital system with multiple sites, including a presence in Canada per the listing). - Contact: info@prairielakes.com; phone 605-882-7000. - Location: 401 9th Avenue NW, Watertown, SD 57201 (HQ); multiple offices including Watertown, SD (and listed Watertown, MA/South Dakota entries appear inconsistent). - Leadership and roles across departments include clinical, nursing, radiology, surgery, IT, and finance. - Focus: community health programs, health & wellness blog, support groups, and health education. If you’re specifically seeking pediatrics, Prairie Lakes emphasizes comprehensive pediatric-related care within its broader regional services; for precise pediatrics services, contact the system directly or visit the Prairie Lakes site to locate the pediatric providers, clinics, and available pediatric specialties in Watertown.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
401 9th Avenue NW, Watertown, SD 57201, US
Phone
605-886-8482
info@prairielakes.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the focus of Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic pediatrics?
Primary care for children from infants to teens, including well-child visits, vaccinations, and parenting support.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Health (Patient Experience Score): 3 out of 5 (Not explicitly stated total, though some provider-specific profiles have dozens of reviews)
- Vivian Health: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many individual providers and specific departments (such as maternity nurses) receive high ratings from patients
- Some patients report positive, helpful, and kind experiences with staff and doctors
- 87% of patients are willing to recommend the hospital to others
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication and perceived rudeness from staff and providers
- Specific complaints regarding Emergency Room care and triage decisions
- Dissatisfaction with patient scheduling and administrative processes
- Isolated reports of procedural errors during maternity care
"I have had 14 babies here and wonderful experience. Lovely nurses and doctors."
— LocalityBiz User Review"Have not once had a single visit here where I felt satisfied with care. Horrible."
— OpenGovNY User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Prairie Lakes Primary Care Introduces New Family Medicine Providers - Midwest Medical Edition — Aug 20, 2025
- Sports Physical Clinics Available for Area Student-Athletes | Local News | mykxlg.com — Jun 9, 2026
- Prairie Lakes welcomes new family medicine providers | Watertown Current — Aug 25, 2025
- Prairie Lakes Primary Care Welcomes New Family Medicine Providers - Go Watertown — Aug 18, 2025
- Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination - Sanford Health News — Oct 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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