Summary

Dr. Monte Dirks is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F.E. Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. With 42 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Dirks brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating complex eye disorders. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Dirks practices at Black Hills Regional Eye Institute in Rapid City, South Dakota, and maintains hospital privileges at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. He specializes in managing diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye complication that can affect people with diabetes, as well as treating various forms of glaucoma including open-angle glaucoma. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging to examine the back of the eye and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given Dr. Dirks an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Black Hills Regional Eye Institute

2800 3rd StRapid City, SD 57701
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Monte Steven Dirks, MDDr. Paul Louis Wright, MDDr. Rebecca Linquist, MDDr. Prema Abraham, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.6 
42 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Rapid City , SDRapid City , SDRAPID CITY , SDRapid City , SD
Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Monte Steven Dirks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Medica

Medical Specialties

Dr. Monte Steven Dirks has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Monte Steven Dirks has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Medical School

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Dr. Monte Dirks's office is located at 2800 3rd St, Rapid City, SD, 57701.
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