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David Wachs

David Wachs, MD

Family Medicine
Subspecializing in Fertility/Infertility
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4.9 / 5 (Based on 209 Ratings) Learn More
605-725-6853
Member of Avera Medical Group

Office Information

About Me

Dr. Wachs started practicing medicine in Aberdeen in June of 1985. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, certified in Family Medicine in 1984. An Aberdeen native, Dr. Wachs received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern State University. He was awarded a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. There he was elected to the Medical Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha. His internship and residency in Family Medicine was completed at the University of North Dakota Family Practice in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Wachs is a certified medical consultant with the Creighton Model Fertility CARE System. He is licensed to practice medicine in South Dakota and Nebraska. Dr. Wachs and his wife, Marilyn, have seven children.

Special Interests

Creighton Model Fertility Care System

Experience

Education

1981 - University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion

Residency

University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Reviews

October 09, 2020
Love the consistency
October 09, 2020
Dr Wachs was nice and talk slow so patient under stand
October 09, 2020
Friendly, caring, & professional care.
October 01, 2020
Hope doctor doesn't retire soon. Always great care.
September 27, 2020
I am very happy with my care!
September 24, 2020
My provider did a complete eval of my medications and health hx.
September 18, 2020
Flu shot only. Great nurse. Could hardly feel it.
September 18, 2020
Only had my flu shot. The nurse was fantastic; hardly felt the needle. Great job!!
September 17, 2020
I really had great care and concern when I was at the clinic.
September 03, 2020
Dr. Wachs and his staff are amazing
September 03, 2020
Dr Wachs and his nurses are the Best
August 30, 2020
Very caring nurses in lab.
August 25, 2020
Completely satisfied
August 17, 2020
I was scheduled the same day I had called because of my concern of maybe something serious was going on. I don't have a regular provider, but the doctor i saw was very kind, helpful, and didn't act like it was inconvenient at all to see me on such short notice.
August 14, 2020
Appreciate the care received here ????
August 12, 2020
The first receptionist i spoke to i felt was very short with me. When I called back, the second receptionist was awesome.
August 07, 2020
Dr Wachs is the BEST. I moved from Aberdeen and will continue to see Dr Wachs at least until he retires .
August 07, 2020
everyone is nice all the time
August 07, 2020
positive and upbeat doctor and staff makes a visit much easier.
July 31, 2020
Dr. Wachs and his nurse were very professional!! I know that i willl always have the best care when i see Dr. Wachs!! He takes time to listen and to explain things!!
July 21, 2020
I have always felt respected and very concerned.
July 19, 2020
More time to discuss heath issues
July 14, 2020
Always first class
July 10, 2020
Dr. Wachs is the best doctor ever. He cares about his patients and takes great care of them. What i meant was was thank you Dr. Wachs for taking care of me.
July 10, 2020
Everyone was kind to everyone they came in contact with
July 09, 2020
everyone has always been kind and courteous to me. i appreciate their services.
July 08, 2020
I was impressed that Dr. Wachs knew exactly what was going on as soon as he saw the rash.
July 08, 2020
On time
July 07, 2020
Good People
July 06, 2020
Dr Wachs is a great doctor
July 03, 2020
I was happy to see everyone wearing a mask
July 03, 2020
Have been going to this doctor since 1983. We are very pleased with our experiences.
July 02, 2020
excellent care
June 30, 2020
I have confidence Dr. Wachs will give me the best care I need.
June 30, 2020
I appreciate all steps taken to keep patients safe during a visit.
June 26, 2020
They were very professional very polite an caring people.
June 22, 2020
Dr Wachs and his staff are friendly, caring, knowledable, understanding - all good
June 09, 2020
I love the staff and my Dr. He knows I don't come in unless I really need to and always listens to what I have to say. Even if it means sending me to another Dr.
June 05, 2020
Dr Wachs is the BEST!
June 03, 2020
everyone was very kind and caring .
June 03, 2020
Dr Wachs does an amazing job and has accurately diagnosed Several issues for me and our family
May 20, 2020
Dr Wach's is so caring, he's the best!
May 09, 2020
Nothing, Dr. Wachs and his team are A+, very professional and always
April 03, 2020
Dr. Wachs and staff are top notch.
March 13, 2020
Went well
March 03, 2020
try to book Labs, mammograms, etc. closer together so you are not all day at the clinic for yearly physicals
February 28, 2020
Always a good experience.
February 15, 2020
Dr Wachs and staff are always wonderful
February 13, 2020
Dr Wachs is the best doctor you could ask for!
February 13, 2020
All wonderful and caring
February 12, 2020
Dr Wach's and his staff are the Best!
February 12, 2020
dr wachs is really great at discussing treatment options and not just medicating
February 11, 2020
we admire dr Wachs and his staff
January 30, 2020
They are a very professional clinic
January 03, 2020
Very efficient
December 26, 2019
My visit went very well
December 26, 2019
I am very pleased with Dr. Wach's and all the staff at the clinic.
December 24, 2019
They were an outstanding group got me in when I need to get in even though there wasn't really any openings they still manage to squeeze me in and I appreciate that immensely
December 19, 2019
Dr Wachs is the best
December 12, 2019
I have had the same doctor for a lot of years and I am very happy with him.

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