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Dr. Joseph Oro, MD

Dr. Joseph Oro, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Joseph Oro, MD is a family medicine physician in Watertown, SD. He is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main

506 1st Ave SE Watertown, SD 57201
Telehealth available
(605) 886-8482
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Dr. Oro is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
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Dr. Oro's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Oro

4.9

43 ratings, 28 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Feb 15, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 15, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Jan 14, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Dec 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Wendy Giebler – Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Dec 02, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Nov 25, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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Nov 25, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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Oct 29, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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Oct 29, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Oct 04, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Sep 13, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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Aug 07, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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Aug 07, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Feb 23, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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Feb 22, 2024
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Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Susi Schuchard – Oct 11, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Joseph Oro provides care for the whole family; seeing patients of all ages, newborn to adult. His goal is to be an advocate for his patient's health and help them achieve a better quality of life. Dr. Oro is able to do this by putting his patients...read more

biography

Joseph P. Oro, MD began his family practice training with post-graduate studies at Ross University in New Jersey and continued with a residency at the University of Kansas Wichita.

Dr. Oro is licensed with the State of South Dakota...read more

  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • The University Of Kansas Medical Center - Wichita

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • The University Of Kansas Medical Center - Wichita

    Internship Hospital, 2002

  • Los Angeles Chiropractic College

    Undergraduate School, 1994
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    Locations

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main

    Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main506 1st Ave SE Watertown, SD 57201
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Prairie Lakes Hospital

      401 9th Ave NW
      Watertown, SD 57201
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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