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Orthopedic Expertise Close to Home

No matter your age, you can count on Gonzalo Sanchez, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Avera Orthopedics in Pierre, SD, for expert orthopedic care and surgery.

Dr. Sanchez has over 20 years of experience in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries. In addition to general orthopedic care, he offers:

  • ACL repair including revision ACL reconstruction
  • Arthroscopy
  • General hand surgery
  • Routine total joint replacement
  • Spine surgery
  • Sports medicine

Active Lifestyle

In his free time, Dr. Sanchez enjoys spending time with his family, especially outdoors. “We live near the water and spend our summers jet skiing and fishing and winters chasing the birds, hunting and fishing. This lifestyle is hard to beat,” he says.

Have an Orthopedic Question?

Find answers to frequently asked orthopedic questions from Gonzalo Sanchez Jr. MD, and Dan Rasmussen, DO, as they talk about when to seek orthopedic care, the types of treatment options available and when to consider orthopedic surgery.

Experience

Education

University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Medical School

Residency

University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Reviews

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September 24, 2025
The staff and doctors are great in the office
September 18, 2025
It was amazingly quick how they moved me along.
September 17, 2025
Very impressed with the entire staff.Everything was very well explained.
September 11, 2025
The doctor was very good at explaining my treatment plan
September 10, 2025
Have never had any issues
September 10, 2025
He was in and out. I spent longer waiting between when the nurse and he showed up than the time he actually spent in the whole appointment. The whole appointment just felt very rushed
September 10, 2025
My shoulder fracture was something that could not wait for a scheduled appointment. I talked to the nurse and she listened to my problem and said I needed to come in immediately. The X-ray tech came and got me and took X-rays. What a great job she did. Dr. Sanchez was very responsive and was very concerned about my situation. A cat scan was done the next day and I was called immediately after it was looked at by the Doctor. The entire experience from check in to walking out was just fantastic. The city of Pierre and central SD is blessed to have such professional medical service! Thank you all so much.
July 29, 2025
I feel very comfortable with Dr. Sanchez and recommend him whitout concern
July 28, 2025
My whole appointment went very well and everyone was very kind.
July 23, 2025
Good
July 16, 2025
They always took time to explain everything.
July 11, 2025
Very informative about my health and future health issues.
July 04, 2025
Good
July 03, 2025
Good
June 20, 2025
Dr. Sanchez knows his stuff
May 28, 2025
Very good
May 16, 2025
Could have been better
May 06, 2025
Good
April 18, 2025
Good
April 05, 2025
Dr Sanchez has helped me several times and I feel confident in his decisions and in his explanations.
April 04, 2025
Best experience
March 20, 2025
Dr Sanchez talked through my X-ray and measurements and answered any questions I had. He was friendly and cheerful. I think he is a great surgeon.
March 19, 2025
1st time for this procedure everything went good
March 13, 2025
Assistant was very helpful Dr was in and out
March 07, 2025
Very professional
February 14, 2025
Dr Sanchez and nurse are very courteous and professional!!
February 05, 2025
Dr Sanchez was fantastic as always as was his nurse.
January 24, 2025
Good
January 22, 2025
Excellent
January 22, 2025
I Have always recommended seeing Pierre Avera, always!
January 10, 2025
First time to see an orthopedic doctor - Dr. Sanchez was great and very helpful.
January 02, 2025
Good
December 14, 2024
Horrible experience
December 13, 2024
Dr Sanchez listened to my concerns and we made a plan together.
December 06, 2024
Very knowledgeable and concerned. Totally trust him.
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