Scott Torness, DPM | Watertown, SD | Podiatrist

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Scott Torness works in Watertown, SD and specializes in Podiatry. Scott Torness is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital.

accepting new patients
5

12 Ratings
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
12 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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5

12 Ratings with 12 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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I've already told people to go to Dr. Torness. I've had an amazing experience with him. I've told my Dr. To refer other people to him

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Staff was courteous

June 12th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Torness is caring, respectful, & yet professional in his manner.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

May 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Torness was very accommodating and thanked me for coming. He gave me good advice and more exercises. No need to schedule unless I feel the need.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

October 4th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Very good

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

May 18th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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He is a down to earth doctor that will go above and beyond to make sure his patients are happy. Highly recommend seeing him for any type of foot pain!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

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November 8th, 2023

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Dr Torness is personable, honest and knows his stuff! I explained what was going on and he knew immediately the diagnosis in each foot and explained why. Appreciate him!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

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November 8th, 2023

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Dr Torness is very friendly and very informative of my problem and explaining what his ideas were of the solutions to the problems.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

October 16th, 2023

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I have been seeing Dr Torness for quite a few years. I like how he’s is honest and doesn’t sugar coat anything. He also gives me options of how I want to go forwards and exactly how the procedures works.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

October 16th, 2023

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Patient, engaging, knowledgable and thorough, he and his staff made us feel special while addressing our health needs efficiently. Highly recommend!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

September 1st, 2023

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He is personable, caring and well educated. He does his job well and gets things better rapidly. His staff is very good and they do their job well also.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

August 11th, 2023

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

401 9th Ave NW Bldg BWatertown, SD 57201

Tel: (605) 882-7777

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Scott Torness, DPM	Eric Woolley, DPM	Dr. Russell Kay Johnson, MD
Podiatry	Podiatry	Podiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (12 Ratings)	5 (8 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Watertown , SD	Watertown , SD	Watertown , SD
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Scott Torness holds an expired medical license in the states of Minnesota and South Dakota.

Medical License

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of South Dakota that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

Scott Torness' NPI number is 1679599633.

Eric Woolley, DPM
Podiatry
| Watertown, SD
(8)
Dr. Russell Kay Johnson, MD
Podiatry
| Watertown, SD
(1)

Where is Scott Torness's office located?: Scott Torness's office is located at 401 9th Ave NW Bldg B, Watertown, SD, 57201.
Which hospitals is Scott Torness affiliated with?: Scott Torness is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital.
Does Scott Torness accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Scott Torness accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Scott Torness accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Scott Torness has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Scott Torness speak?: Scott Torness speaks English.

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