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Find an internal medicine specialist that understands your rheumatology needs in Jessica Srstka, MD, at Avera Medical Group Rheumatology in Sioux Falls, SD. With experience in a variety of inflammatory conditions, Dr. Srstka can help you address arthritis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, tendinitis and joint or bone pain, among others.  

Care Focused on Healing

With a caring, calm demeanor, Dr. Srstka helps address pain with medication treatments, along with rehabilitation therapy and nutrition suggestions for at-home relief. Her goal is healing and higher quality of life for patients who face chronic rheumatologic disorders.  

Her special interests include:

Her advice to patients is, “Be an advocate for yourself and stay positive.” Dr. Srstka strives to understand the whole situation of her patients’ illness and effects on the family.

Active Lifestyle

Originally from Yankton, South Dakota, Dr. Srstka enjoys caring for her children, hiking and being outdoors, and playing music with her husband in her free time.

Experience

Education

University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, Medical School

Residency

University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Rheumatology

Professional Memberships

American Medical Association; American College of Physicians; Medical Society of Virginia; South Dakota State Medical Association

Honors, Awards, etc.

Sanford School of Medicine Alumni Student Scholars Program

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Eligible - American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
  • RhMSUS certified - American College of Rheumatology

Reviews

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November 27, 2025
Dr. Srstka was kind, caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable. She listened to my symptoms and concerns and addressed them all. She included me in on the plan of care and new medication. The pharmacist was outstanding as well.
November 20, 2025
Dr. Srstka is very good and always listens and provides great information and feedback.
November 08, 2025
Dr Srstka and nurse have always been very professional, supportive and attentive to the issues that I have been dealing with. Dr Srstka provides excellent feedback and insight on what I need to do to manage my RA symptoms.
October 31, 2025
I continue to be very happy with the care I receive from Dr. Srstka and her nurse. They are kind and really listen.
October 19, 2025
My Doctor always is very caring and concerned with my needs and is patient with me.
October 09, 2025
Very good job.
September 29, 2025
It is always a pleasure to interact with Dr. Srstka and her staff.
September 23, 2025
All good, thanks
September 22, 2025
Had a very good appointment today
September 21, 2025
She was compassionate, caring and helped me be a bit comfortable with my condition
September 19, 2025
I felt very listened to and not rushed to make a decision before considering all the options.
September 19, 2025
Dr Srstka is caring and personable. She answers questions and included me in decision-making. An excellent dr!
September 14, 2025
Appreciate Dr's comments and care! I feel she is helping me with my dealing with my arthritis and the medications that I need to take.
September 01, 2025
Makes me feel at ease when in appointment.
August 31, 2025
She's always wonderful.
August 31, 2025
Dr Srstka is excellent, she listens and really cares about me. She has been a lifechanging doctor for me!
July 27, 2025
You are blessed and I am blessed by having such a great Rheumatologist as Dr. Srtzka. She is awesome.
July 26, 2025
Doctor was very good and very helpful
July 03, 2025
Had a very good experience
June 20, 2025
Great experience. Very confident in her abilities and suggestions.
June 05, 2025
Great experience always
May 27, 2025
Was clear and made sure I understood
May 06, 2025
The doctor was seemed very concerned about my issues.
May 03, 2025
Great care
April 28, 2025
Dr. Srstka is very attentive and listens to all my concerns. She provides detailed information and insight to my issues and concerns.
April 17, 2025
She was very informative and kind
April 06, 2025
Dr Srstka and/ her nurse are the best.
March 29, 2025
Very clear on next step and let me know the different steps we might take. Very good with giving options.
March 27, 2025
Dr. Srstka is very caring doctor. Tells you what's going on and gives options to you. Answers all questions.
March 26, 2025
She's been very supportive and understanding. I'm very appreciative of her and her staff.
March 09, 2025
Awesome
March 09, 2025
Doctor seemed very concerned about my condition.
February 22, 2025
It was clear that the doctor had not read my previous X-ray or blood work or looked at the information I filled out at home. She talked fast and used a lot of big words without explaining them. It was clear that I was a first time patient and we had no relationship.
February 17, 2025
Dr. Srstka is very accommodating, thorough and a great listener!
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