Experience

Education

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, DNP

Certifications

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner

Reviews

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September 29, 2025
I love Sam!
September 14, 2025
Sam is an excellent provider
September 10, 2025
The visit went incredibly well. Dr. Samantha gave me the assistance I needed. She made me feel heard, and respected while directing me toward a recovery path. I would recommend her care to anyone.
September 04, 2025
I always look forward to our visits. She listens and seems to care about my care.
August 26, 2025
La Recomiendo porque es una exelente Persona y doctora se esfuerza mucho con el Paciente .
August 25, 2025
Dr Samantha and her staff are very thorough. Dr explains everything with me and always asks for my input on care. I will always recommend them to family and friends.
June 07, 2025
Just love the concern she has for me and always explains everything completely and the good or bad effects they might have always willing to help with any questions or concerns I might have
May 20, 2025
She was well informed and patient, much more so than my primary doctor.
May 04, 2025
Sam was great! Would go to her again in a heartbeat. She was very reassuring and listened to all our concerns. She gave great advice as well.
April 29, 2025
Very pleased with visit and the information I was given on how to proceed with treatment.
April 26, 2025
I have seen Samantha twice over the last two years for my yearly physical. She is an extremely caring provider who really made me feel listened to. She offered great recommendations for my concerns. She made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. Samantha's skill, knowledge, and care makes me enjoy my appointments
April 21, 2025
She is the best!! She listens and is always helpful. Both husband and I love her!
April 19, 2025
Sam's care is excellent, she listens to my concerns and looks for a solution
April 14, 2025
Sam is always an absolute delight; she is a gem of a human in addition to being a highly intelligent, capable, and compassionate healthcare provider. She listens intently and truly displays a level of care that I find is rare nowadays. I feel fortunate to have met her, 10/10!
April 13, 2025
Sam is an incredible provider and a genuinely good person. She obviously cares for her patients and is dedicated to her craft. She makes you feel like she is invested in you as a person. I am so thankful to have her as my PCP.
April 10, 2025
Sam K was excellent and put me at ease.
April 10, 2025
Samantha will listen and answer my questions. She takes time that she might not have to talk to me. She asks questions that I don't think of.
March 24, 2025
We love our doctor. Wouldn't change her for anyone else
March 21, 2025
I enjoy my exam and Samantha was very knowledgeable and answered all of my health questions.
March 17, 2025
Samantha is like visiting an old friend. She truly listens and shows she cares.
March 10, 2025
Sam is top notch provider
March 05, 2025
Love how she always listens and makes suggestions and we can talk about anything that would work
February 10, 2025
Excellent clinic
January 29, 2025
Perfect
January 26, 2025
The provider is amazing! She is so knowledgeable and kind and walks you through everything and takes the time to explain things. She makes sure to include the patient in all aspects of decision making so it's a team decision and you understand and feel good about treatment plans.
January 26, 2025
Absolute wonderful experience. She listened thoroughly, gave all attention and made my experience good. Not feeling well and being cared for by a doctor in that way is very refreshing.
January 11, 2025
The doctor listened to my health problems and explained in detail why my symptoms and the medications she added
December 25, 2024
Dr Konechne is an excellent listener. She will do very well in her field of expertise because of this quality.

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