About Me

In college, Christopher Baumbach, MD, enjoyed studying various avenues of science. He wanted to add a personal touch to his interest, which led him to pursue a career in medicine.

Dr. Baumbach serves the whole family and individuals of all ages — babies, children, teens, adults and older adults. He practices as a family medicine at Avera Medical Group Family Health Center – Sioux Falls.

Expert Care for the Whole Family

Family medicine providers offer services related to common conditions and illnesses. Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Immunizations
  • Health screenings for general wellness, school, sports or military
  • Well-child and well-woman exams
  • Pre- and postnatal care
  • Post-surgery care
  • Laboratory services, stress tests, X-rays and ultrasound procedures

“Along with family medicine, I also encourage preventive medicine,” said Dr. Baumbach. “It’s a way to help the patient to live normally on a day-to-day basis and prevent disease.”

Active Lifestyle

When he’s not at work, he enjoys staying active with his family. Dr. Baumbach is into distance running — completing many half-marathons — as well as golfing and hiking. He’s married and loves raising his children and supporting them in their activities.

Experience

Education

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, Medical School

Residency

Duluth Family Practice Residency Program - Duluth, MN, Family Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Certifications

  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Certified Medical Examiner

Reviews

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September 21, 2025
Good experience
September 18, 2025
I could not schedule with my primary provider. He was very professional and caring.
September 15, 2025
Great experience with this facility as a whole! My having to switch to Avera due to new insurance coverage was a blessing! Im very satisfied with my experience!
September 14, 2025
Dr. Baumbach and his staff were personable, thorough and helpful.
September 12, 2025
Kind considerate
September 06, 2025
I really like Dr Baumbach he really care for his patients I would not change my doctor for another doctor, Doctors like him are hard to find and my mother likes him as well
August 23, 2025
Dr. Baumbach is excellent with us! We truly appreciate his care and concern. What he doesn't know about something, he's willing to find out.
August 20, 2025
Doctor, was very nice and helpful, very knowledgeable, professional, intelligent, and cognitive.
August 15, 2025
Highly recommend
August 01, 2025
Hes the best doctor around
July 16, 2025
Not good communication between nurse and MD
July 13, 2025
We both agreed on severity of pain and meds and treatment needs. Very thorough with my problem.
July 11, 2025
Dr. Baumbach has always been a great and professional Doctor.
July 04, 2025
My first time with this doctor and he showed me concern and answered my questions and put me at ease
July 02, 2025
I actually had to ask what/why/how briefly explained over a 2 minute time. Very short to the point. Didn't seem to care
July 02, 2025
Good
May 30, 2025
Good experience
May 26, 2025
Always cares about my needs!
May 14, 2025
It was a very pleasant visit
May 10, 2025
Good
May 04, 2025
Best visit I've ever had especially with dealing with some long time anxiety and actually getting treatment for it.
April 27, 2025
Great doctor and nurse
April 21, 2025
Nothing but good things to say about the whole treatment experience!
March 31, 2025
I really really like Dr. BAUMBACH. He was very patient and took time to visit with me.
March 30, 2025
Bad
March 28, 2025
Very good
March 23, 2025
Friendly doctor.
March 15, 2025
Excellent
February 15, 2025
Fantastic
February 11, 2025
Dr. Baumbach is always open to listening to ideas and educating
February 03, 2025
Was like he didn't care or have time
February 01, 2025
The Doctor was great.called me promptly when he had the results in
January 26, 2025
Good
January 07, 2025
Very happy with the care I received
December 24, 2024
All very well.
December 17, 2024
Poor communication

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This directory contains information about the provider members of Independent Health Care Associates, Avera Health and all Avera entities, members of the Avera Medical Group, and employed select providers with Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls, SD and Avera Marshall, Marshall, MN and physicians with hospital privileges at Avera St. Luke's, Aberdeen, SD; Avera Sacred Heart, Yankton, SD; Avera Queen of Peace, Mitchell, SD; Avera St. Mary's, Pierre, SD.

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