Summary

Dr. Wesley Sufficool completed his medical school training at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He then entered into general surgery residency training at the Flint Osteopathic Hospital in Flint, Michigan. In 1992 after completing residency, Dr. Sufficool became a staff surgeon at Fairmont Community Hospital in Fairmont, Minnesota and focused his practice on general surgery. He moved to Rapid City in 1995. He became interested in bariatric surgery in 1996 and has performed hundreds of weight loss operations including gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy.

Dr. Sufficool has been instrumental in organizing the practice of bariatric surgery at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. He currently serves as Medical Director of the Regional Weight Management program.

Professional Society Memberships

-Black Hills Medical District
-American Osteopathic Association
-American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
-American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Leadership Positions

-South Dakota Osteopathic Society Member and Past President
-South Dakota Medical Association – Goverance Committee member, counselor and Past District 11 President
-Western Health Organization Board Member
-Rapid City Regional Hospital Family Practice Residency Program Surgical Director
-Same Day Surgery Center Founding member and past President of RCAS
-Past Chief of Surgery at Rapid City Regional Hospital Specialty Training

-Allergan Surgeon Work Shop – March 2007
-Allergan Surgeon Work Shop – June 2008
-Sleeve Gastrectomy – June 2010
Outside interest: Scuba Diving, Hunting and Horses
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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 39 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Wesley L Sufficool has 4 locations

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701

Same Day Surgery Center

651 Cathedral DrRapid City, SD 57701

Black Hills Surgical Hospital

216 Anamaria DrRapid City, SD 57701

Rehabilitation And Critical Care Hospital Of The Black Hills Llc

2115 Promise RdRapid City, SD 57701

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wesley L Sufficool

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mountain Health Co-Op
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • University of Utah Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wesley L Sufficool has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wesley L Sufficool has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • Other
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, South Dakota, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1987

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