Dr. Samuel L. Mortimer, MD | Rapid City, SD | Sports Medicine

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Dr. Mortimer graduated from the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota in 2002. He works in Rapid City, SD and 3 other locations and specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Mortimer is affiliated with Black Hills Surgical Hospital.

accepting new patients
5

46 Ratings
24 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Medical Center
44 written reviews
2 specialties
19 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

Patients consistently praise Dr. Samuel Lucas Mortimer for his compassionate care, thoroughness, and excellent surgical skills. They commend him for taking time to explain procedures, listening to concerns, and making them feel genuinely cared for. Additionally, many highlight the professional and supportive nature of his staff, especially mentioning the cohesive teamwork that enhances their overall experience. However, a few reviews indicate concerns about post-operative pain management and emphasize the importance of following recovery guidelines closely.

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Dr. Mortimer is the absolute best surgeon and person. He has done three surgeries on me. I always feel he is genuinely interested in my recovery and my well being. I just had an office visit with Dr. Mortimer. I have a very difficult problem with a former surgery— he didn’t do it!! He took so much time discussing my problem and helped me so much understanding my options. He continues to monitor my condition and I will see him again in six months. Keith, his tech, is very helpful and shows concern, also.

March 5th, 2024

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Thank you to Dr Mortimer, Eric and your staff. Its a great place from when I walk in to when I check out.

March 5th, 2024

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Dr Mortimer & his staff are a superb team that listens to and cares about their patients. Surgery was much easier to face knowing I had a top-notch medical staff. I have no pain and greater mobility only weeks after hip replacement. I highly recommend Dr Mortimer and his staff.

February 13th, 2024

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Dr. Mortimer is as fine an educator and communicator as he is a surgeon. Very engaging, welcomes questions, offers options and his adept recommendations. Absolutely top notch!!!! Thanks also to Keith; what a team!

February 8th, 2024

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If you don’t feel heard by others, Dr. Mortimer will! I felt completely listened to and I felt seen as a patient. I had a major injury that didn’t seem to be taken seriously or as seriously by others. Dr. Mortimer and his staff have made me feel like I have my life back and actually fixed, not band-aid solutions to get by!

January 18th, 2024

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Dr. Mortimer is an excellent surgeon. I am very happy with my total knee replacement.

January 11th, 2024

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Dr. M was great! Took time to go over my injury in detail. 5 star doctor and clinic! Thanks D.

January 4th, 2024

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Dr. Mortimer and his team are caring and compassionate. They took time to thoroughly review information and help me make decisions regarding my hip. I am very confident being in their care for my upcoming surgery.

December 23rd, 2023

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A great orthopedic surgeon. He is an excellent doctor. Excellent care throughout the process. Thank you again for everything.

December 19th, 2023

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Dr Mortimer is an excellent physician, surgeon with an outstanding dedication to his patients. He listens & answers any of my questions.

December 17th, 2023

Black Hills Orthopedic And Spine Center

7220 Mount Rushmore RdRapid City, SD 57702

Tel: (605) 341-1414

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Black Hills Surgical Hospital

216 Anamaria DrRapid City, SD 57701

Tel: (605) 721-4700

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701

Tel: (605) 755-1000

Same Day Surgery Center Llc

651 Cathedral DrRapid City, SD 57701

Tel: (605) 755-9900

Rehabilitation And Critical Care Hospital Of The Black Hills Llc

2115 Promise RdRapid City, SD 57701

Tel: (605) 646-6040


Dr. Samuel Lucas Mortimer, MD	Dr. Monica Leigh Morman, MD	Dr. Martin Janout, MD	Dr. Christian Jay Gaffney, MD
Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery	Hand Surgery	Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (46 Ratings)	4.1 (27 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	5 (11 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Rapid City , SD	Gillette , WY	Fargo , ND	Rapid City , SD
Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine	Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
Scoliosis
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Dakota, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Medical Center

Medical School

Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South DakotaGraduated in 2002

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What languages does Dr. Samuel Mortimer speak?: Dr. Samuel Mortimer speaks English.
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