Oury James MD

The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a MSDAQIP Accredited Center that provides both medical and surgical weight loss options. The multidisciplinary team includes board-certified bariatric surgeons, medical weight loss providers, dieticians, psychiatrists, and patient navigators, all dedicated to supporting patients in achieving their health goals. Dr. Kirsten Butz, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in metabolic psychiatry, offers psychiatric and behavioral services for bariatric and weight management patients. With a strong background in both inpatient and outpatient care, Dr. Butz is committed to helping individuals reach their physical and mental health objectives. Generated from the website

Dr. Ethan Levine is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist at the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute who has a special interest in the diagnosis of cryptogenic stroke. Dr. Levine received his D.O. at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Cardiology at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. He also completed his fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Dr. Levine practiced in New York for more than 20 years before moving to the Black Hills. He has written several peer-reviewed journal articles and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Electrophysiology section in StatPearls, a database of medical articles. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society. In his spare time he enjoys biking, skiing and spending time with his family and dog.

Katie Michelson is a Certified Nurse Practitioner at the Monument Health John T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute. She received her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Mount Mary College in Yankton, SD...