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Dr. Alison Tendler, MD

Dr. Alison Tendler, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Alison Tendler, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

2101 W 69th St Unit 204 Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 306-2020

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tendler specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tendler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tendler

4.6

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Karen Dimick in Platte, SD – Apr 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jason S in Sioux Falls, SD – Jan 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sioux Falls, SD – Mar 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alison Tendler, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Art Vision2101 W 69th St Unit 204 Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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Practice

Vance Thompson Vision Surgery Center3101 W 57th St Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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