Dakota Vascular

06/10/2026

Not Ready for Surgery? There May Be Another Option.

Living with chronic joint pain, plantar fasciitis, hemorrhoids, or uterine fibroids can make everyday activities more difficult—but surgery isn’t always the first step.

At Dakota Vascular, we offer minimally invasive embolization procedures designed to target the source of symptoms, helping patients find relief with less downtime and no major incisions.

✔ Less pain
✔ Faster recovery
✔ Outpatient treatment
✔ Get back to the activities you love

If you’ve been told surgery is your only option, it may be time to explore alternatives.

📞 Call us at 605-306-6100 to learn if embolization could be right for you.

Targeted relief. Lasting results.

06/10/2026

National Wound Care Awareness Week highlights an important truth. Chronic wounds are often circulation problems, not just skin problems. If a wound is not healing, early vascular evaluation can protect mobility and prevent complications. No referral required.

06/05/2026

We are proud to support the Helpline Center and their Step Forward to Prevent Su***de walk on June 6, right here in Sioux Falls.

The Helpline Center offers free, around-the-clock support through the 211 Helpline and the 988 Lifeline, and those services are available to anyone in South Dakota, any time.

Taking care of our community means more than vascular care. It means showing up for the people in it. Learn more about the Helpline Center and how they can help here: https://dakotavascular.com/blog/dakota-vascular-supports-helpline-centers-step-forward-to-prevent-suicide-walk/

Call 211 for resource needs or 988 for crisis support.

06/04/2026

“Dr. Santos is kind, friendly, and professional. I felt confident in having him care for me.”

A patient let us know that our team took the time to fully explain their procedure, answer every question, and make sure they felt comfortable before moving forward. That clarity and confidence are what vascular care should feel like.

You do not need a referral to experience it. Call Dakota Vascular directly to schedule.

06/02/2026

Some of the best things for our health happen outside the clinic.

For Dr. Gregory Nissen, that often means time spent on South Dakota’s rivers, enjoying the outdoors, and staying connected to the places that make our communities special. That’s why Dakota Vascular is proud to support Dakota Trout Unlimited and their work to protect the waters, wildlife, and outdoor experiences that generations of South Dakotans enjoy.

Learn more about why this partnership matters to us and the connection between conservation, community, and an active lifestyle: https://dakotavascular.com/blog/dakota-vascular-sponsors-dakota-trout-unlimited/

05/28/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month.
Blocked carotid arteries are a major cause of stroke, and many patients have no warning signs until it becomes serious.

If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a history of smoking, a vascular evaluation may help identify risks early.

You do not need a referral to schedule. Early detection can protect your future.
https://dakotavascular.com/schedule/

Schedule an appointment today. Our team is here to provide expert care and support. -Caring for Arteries and Veins beyond the heart.

05/27/2026

Two Sioux Falls educators were surprised with $500 cash prizes at the district’s Annual Recognition and Retirement Banquet, thanks to Dakota Vascular’s continued support of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation. Congratulations to Tammy Ramstad and Melanie Sander. Read more here: https://dakotavascular.com/blog/dakota-vasculars-partnership-with-sioux-falls-schools/

05/26/2026

🎣 Future Nurse Practitioner in training! 👩‍⚕️🐟

Dr. Nissen’s daughter spent the weekend at Lake Francis Case showing off her fishing skills — landing a smallmouth bass on a fly rod at just 11 years old!

When she’s not reeling in fish, she’s already talking about becoming a future nurse practitioner someday. We’d say she’s off to a pretty impressive start already! 💙

Great catch and great memories made this weekend!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We are grateful for their sacrifice and for the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

05/21/2026

Vascular care, now closer to home.

Starting in June, patients in Fort Dodge will have expanded access to Dakota Vascular through a new outreach partnership with UnityPoint Health.

Learn what this means for your care and how to get scheduled. https://dakotavascular.com/blog/vascular-care-fort-dodge-bringing-care-closer-to-home/