About Me

For all of your health needs, turn to S. Max Zollicker, MD, a family medicine physician at Avera Medical Group McGreevy Brandon in Brandon, SD. He offers comprehensive care to patients of all ages, and therefore, enjoys being a trusted ally in your whole family’s health.

Compassionate Care for Your Family

As a physician in primary care, Dr. Zollicker enjoys the wide variety of conditions he’s called to treat and help the patient manage, including diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. His down-to-earth attitude establishes a warm environment that invites questions that set you on the right track for your health.

His special interests include:

Dr. Zollicker is passionate about preventive care, particularly self-care that happens outside of the doctor’s office. What he loves is seeing patients take the reins of their own health by eating right and participating in regular exercise.  Preventive health also includes annual provider visits, immunizations and screenings.  

Active Lifestyle

When he’s not at work, Dr. Zollicker enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, participating in Strongman Competitions, woodworking and welding.

Experience

Education

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

Residency

Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, Family Medicine

Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Reviews

We value patient feedback and are committed to providing you with information, so you can make informed decisions about your health care, physicians and other providers in your care journey. Patient ratings and comments are gathered from the post-visit experience survey. Learn more.

September 22, 2025
Dr. Zollicker is the best and most professional care-giver I've ever had in my 78 years on this planet. He never misses a thing.
September 21, 2025
Dr Max is excellent. He always listens to what you say and explains things thoroughly.
September 21, 2025
My first appointment with Dr Zolliker! He was outstanding! Very satisfied.
September 18, 2025
I never felt rushed and I was given very detailed options.
August 27, 2025
I am 70 years old and Dr. Max is the best doctor that I have had. He takes time and really listens to the patient. He is very thorough and talks at the patient's level. I would recommend him to anyone!
August 15, 2025
Dr Zolliger is the best doc I have had in a long time. He takes time to review my chart, listens to me and asks important questions.
July 23, 2025
Dr Zollicker takes the time. Very complete n all aspects. Thank you
June 29, 2025
Excellent
June 13, 2025
Excellent. Feel listened to.
May 24, 2025
Dr. Zolliker is a very good doctor. I trust him very much. He shows empathy and explains thing clearly.
May 17, 2025
Dr. Max was very thorough and took the time to listen to my concerns and had a advice to move forward.
May 13, 2025
The amount of explanation with every diagnosis is comforting.
April 27, 2025
Dr Max is the best. Very attentive and caring. Always takes the time to discuss and listen.
April 21, 2025
Fantastic doctor
March 26, 2025
Dr Max is the best. He took extra care to explain things and give me option for the treatement and guilting you just enough so you will eat better and make an exercise plan with you.
March 21, 2025
Dr Max is the best. He has helped me with all my medical concerns and continues to listen to me if something has changed
February 23, 2025
Dr Max is always engaged in the appointment. He listens and answers all questions to make me feel comfortable with my decisions.
February 18, 2025
He listen to what l want to do and not what l want to do
January 22, 2025
I highly recommend every staff member that was on my care team. I am very happy with the care that I received.
January 13, 2025
I had an overall positive experience. The doctor, nurse and lab staff were attentive, answered my questions and addressed my concerns. And provided a seamless experience.

Directory Disclaimers

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.

Non-Avera web sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) linked to from this Web page, including any blogs or other personal, networking or social media Web sites, are not affiliated with, nor endorsed by any Avera facility. Opinions, views, and comments posted on these Web sites are not Avera's.  Avera assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process disclosed on these sites. The opinions of those posting comments, views or opinions on these sites do not necessarily state or reflect those of Avera and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.