Summary

Dr. Michael Brekhus is a urologist who brings 19 years of experience to his practice specializing in conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, where he developed his foundation in urological care. Dr. Brekhus is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Brekhus practices at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital and sees patients in Fort Meade and Rapid City, South Dakota. He focuses on treating kidney stones, including complex staghorn calculi, and addresses intimate health concerns such as painful intercourse. His diagnostic expertise includes conducting comprehensive blood work, specialized immune system testing, and prostate cancer screening through PSA tests. Patients consistently rate Dr. Brekhus highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael James Brekhus has 2 locations

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UrologyUrologyUrologySurgery
19 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Fort Meade , SDFort Meade , SDSpearfish , SDFort Meade , SD
Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota Med School: Creighton University Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael James Brekhus

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael James Brekhus has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael James Brekhus has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dr. Michael James Brekhus holds an active medical license in the state of South Dakota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Dakota that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Brekhus' NPI number is 1245490689.

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Dr. Michael Brekhus is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

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