About Me

Expert Care for Feet and Ankles

For expertise and compassion when it comes to treating foot and ankle conditions, look to Terence Pedersen, DPM, a podiatrist and board-certified foot surgeon at Avera Medical Group Podiatry in Yankton, SD.

Dr. Pedersen provides both surgical and non-surgical care of the skin, tendons, ligaments, joints and bones in the feet and ankles. He also specializes in providing expert wound care, including diabetic limb-saving procedures.

No matter your age, count on Dr. Pedersen to treat conditions such as:

  • Arthritis
  • Broken bones
  • Diabetic ulcers
  • Hammertoes
  • Heel pain
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Ruptured tendons and ligaments
  • Sprains
  • Tendinitis
  • Warts
  • Wound care, including diabetic limb-saving procedures

To enhance the care he provides, Dr. Pedersen enjoys learning more about each patient. “I like getting to know my patients because we don’t just treat feet. We treat the whole person,” he says.

Active Lifestyle

In his free time, Dr. Pedersen likes to spend time with his family and enjoy the outdoors together with activities such as golfing, biking, camping, fishing and hunting. He stays active by completing one in-line skating marathon each year and coaching his children’s sports teams, mostly hockey.

Experience

Education

University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA, Medical School

Residency

Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH, Podiatric Surgery

Certifications

American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS)
Fellow, American College Of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)

Reviews

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September 28, 2025
Good
September 14, 2025
Despite the fact that the clinic was extremely busy, the doctor, assistant and front desk were careful to make things clear and efficient. Potential treatment options were carefully explained with good and aspects of each option. In the end, the decision for which option to take was left entirely to me.
September 11, 2025
Doctor Pederson was very thorough and very pleasant and explained any treatment I may need in the future
September 06, 2025
Good
September 04, 2025
My care was very good!
August 30, 2025
Very good
August 23, 2025
All A+'s to Dr. Petersen and his staff.
August 15, 2025
Dr. Pedersen was very thorough in explaining my condition and gave suggestions for solutions.
August 15, 2025
The nurses and doctor was very caring, and explained several options. He answered all my questions. The nurses were amazing as eell
August 03, 2025
Dr was wonderful and was very clear. He took the time to explain the diagnosis and remedy and length of time and healing for the process. He also gave several tips for temporary relief! I was so grateful his response to my need wasn't just "well, just lose weight" He treated me with respect and understanding.
August 03, 2025
Dr . Pedersen and staff were very professional and explained my situation very well.
June 19, 2025
Physician and nurse were very pleasant
June 06, 2025
Positive experience.
May 22, 2025
Good
May 17, 2025
Dr. Petersen was very attentive in listening to my concerns.
May 07, 2025
Great
May 04, 2025
The staff were all very friendly
April 12, 2025
Good
April 06, 2025
I would definitely recommend Dr. Pedersen and his staff.
April 02, 2025
Dr Pedersen is very thorough and also pleasant. He is very good at his job.
March 29, 2025
All good.
March 12, 2025
Very concerned about your understanding and what to do.
March 01, 2025
Amazing experience
February 28, 2025
Dr. Pedersen explained what to expect from the procedure and told me of the risks.
February 23, 2025
He was great. Very good natured, honest and informative.
February 16, 2025
Dr was fantastic
January 26, 2025
Very thorough and made me feel heard.
January 08, 2025
Great visit
December 28, 2024
Doctor Pedersen was amazing very attentive and able to answer any questions or concerns. He did a great job explaining what he was going to do.
December 18, 2024
Great

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