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Medical Staff

Meet our Providers

Our board certified physicians and staff have many years of experience offering expert healthcare to individuals and families in the community. By focusing on complete family healthcare, we are able to understand patient needs and provide accurate, effective care for you and your family.

Mel Wallinga, MD, Chief of Medical Staff

St. Michael's Hospital
Bon Homme Family Practice Clinic
Medical Staff

Degree:  University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

Residency:  Yakima Valley Family Medicine, University of Washington

Education:  B.A. Northwestern College, Orange City, IA

Practice:  Family Practice; Special credentials in minor surgery and procedures

Licensure: Iowa, South Dakota

Special Training:  Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Endoscopy Certification

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Herbert A. Saloum, MD

St. Michael's Hospital
Bon Homme Family Practice
Medical Staff

Degree:  University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE

Internship:  Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD

Education:   Pre-medical – University of Nebraska,  Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Practice:   Family Practice

Licensure: Nebraska; South Dakota

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 Lori Ranek, PA-C

Bon Homme Family Practice
Medical Staff

Degree:  University of North Dakota

Education:  University of South Dakota School of Nursing, Associates Degree, 1978; University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program, 1993

Practice:  Physician Assistant since 1993; Registered Nurse, St. Michael’s Hospital, 1978-1992

Licensure:  State of South Dakota

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 R. J. Foley, MD

St. Michael's Hospital
Medical Staff

Degree:  University of Nebraska School of Medicine

Residency:  Family Practice– U.S. Naval Hospitals in Corpus Christi and Pensacola, Rapid City Air Force Hospital

Licensure:  State of South Dakota

Certification:  American Academy of Family Physicians

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 Rock Boyd, MD 

St. Michael's Hospital
Bon Homme Family Practice
Medical Staff

Degree:  University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD

Residency:  Sioux Valley Hospital 

Education:  Yankton College, Yankton, SD, Magna Cum Laude; University of South Dakota School of Medicine, 1978-1982

Practice: Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Special Interest in Sports Medicine

Licensure: Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Special Training:  Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Advanced Trauma Life Support; Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Family Physicians; South Dakota State Medical Association

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 Jill Kruse, DO 

St. Michael's Hospital
Bon Homme Family Practice
Medical Staff

Degree:  Des Moines University – College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA

Residency:  University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine – Baraboo Rural Training Program  

Education:  B.A. Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD; M.S. in Biology, emphasis in Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

Practice: Family Medicine

Licensure: South Dakota, Wisconsin

Special Training:  Endoscopy, Colposcopy, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics

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