About Me

Sports Medicine Expertise

For injuries related to sports and physical activity, look to Jonathan Buchanan, MD, CAQ, MBA, at Avera Orthopedics in Sioux Falls, SD. As a a board-certified internal medicine physician with specialized training in sports medicine, you’ll benefit from his expertise and compassionate care.

Dr. Buchanan provides sports medicine and orthopedic care for all ages and specializes in using ultrasound technology to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries.

Compassionate Care for Athletes of All Ages

“Medicine was my chosen future after I destroyed my knee playing football and landed myself in an orthopedic surgery office at 9 years old,” recalls Dr. Buchanan. “Experiencing my own injuries gives me a sense of compassion and understanding about suffering and how I can be part of alleviating it.”

“My goal – both personally and professionally – is to help people move more, whether that’s taking daily walks around the park, participating in sports, or competing in triathlons or marathons. Seeing my patients’ success keeps me moving and keeps me motivated.”

Active Lifestyle

In his free time, Dr. Buchanan loves spending time with his family, including his wife and four children. “They are the center of my life,” he says.

He also enjoys competing in marathons and triathlons, playing sports, sky diving, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, camping, reading and volunteering for church activities.

“I get up every morning with optimism because it’s a new opportunity to inspire people to obtain and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle,” he says.

Experience

Education

University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Medical School

Residency

Maine Medical Center, Portland, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Maine Medical Center, Portland, Sports Medicine

Professional Memberships

American College of Sports Medicine

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

Honors, Awards, etc.

Drew B. Meilstrup Scholarship

MMC Resident/Fellow Research Award

Himmelfarb Research Award

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Sports Medicine

Medical Research & Clinical Trials

Pathogenesis of diabetic cardiomyopathy

Reviews

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September 26, 2025
Good
September 21, 2025
Very active listener, thanks
September 19, 2025
I always have excellent and exceptional care with Dr. Buchanan. He is kind, respectful, listens attentively, assesses and is very knowledgeable of the best solution for me. I still want to keep and protect my joints as an aging, post-menopausal woman. Dr. Buchanan respects my views and offers alternative solutions to work toward healthy living.
September 15, 2025
Doctor Buchanan and his nurse listened to all of our concerns. Great care!
August 23, 2025
Very thorough examination
August 13, 2025
Very satisfied with doctor
August 01, 2025
Jonathan was very through in doing different testing to figure where my discomfort is coming from
July 21, 2025
He did an appropriate office examination and fully explained the problem and the options for managing it. I was given a diagnosis and three options for treatment. Each option was explained in detail, and a written explanation was provided.
July 04, 2025
If I could give higher scores I definitely would
June 20, 2025
Dr Buchanon was great. Friendly, professional, knowledgeable with a great bedside manner
June 17, 2025
Made this time around a lot faster and easier.
May 12, 2025
I'd been hurting with this trigger point pain for almost a year. The injections stopped the pain!
May 10, 2025
Dr. Buchanan was very patient, informative and explained the ex-ray and my issues so I could understand them.
May 05, 2025
Excellent care!
May 04, 2025
Dr. Buchanan and his team we absolutely wonderful!
May 02, 2025
I was greeted in the hall by Dr. Buchanan and his PA and taken to a room right away. The procedure was explained and I was told the PA would be doing the procedure but Dr. Buchanan would be watching the whole time.
April 24, 2025
I gained alot of information from the Dr. And staff
April 09, 2025
Good experience
April 02, 2025
Both Dr and nurse were very pleasant and did not seemed rushed at all which I appreciated very much!
March 23, 2025
I haven't even had it done and I am sure it will go well
March 22, 2025
Jon Buchanan is the best of the best! I've recommended many to him and will continue to do so.
March 15, 2025
I should be a poster person for you as I think your are a great great place to come.
March 12, 2025
Very professional and honest about the situation and what may help me avoid further surgery
March 12, 2025
He answered evey question. I was very happy when I left
March 09, 2025
Nurses were great!
February 26, 2025
I've made a dozen referrals to Dr Buchanan.
February 23, 2025
Very rude, condescending and dismissive
February 21, 2025
Love Dr Buchanan and his attentive and professional care. Gave great options and information
January 23, 2025
Very pleased.
January 20, 2025
Uneducated about procedure, would be good to talk through it first and what to expect. Much more painful than I imagined, and I felt completely unprepared. Need a discharge sheet to hand out of what to do and not do after Iovera procedure. Left feeling like I didn't know- when can I take dressing off? White skin normal? How much bruising is too much?
December 24, 2024
I was given my care options with them all explained to me and then given a sheet with all the options and explanations as well.

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