Internal Medicine: Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Yankton, Parkston, O’Neill, Creighton
4.9
530 Ratings
197 Comments
Dr. Michael Pietila is Physician of Internal Medicine at the Yankton Medical Clinic and is board-certified in Pulmonary, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Michael Pietila is Physician of Internal Medicine at the Yankton Medical Clinic and is board-certified in Pulmonary, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
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He listens to our concerns! He really listens to my daughter and he wants and needs
Jul-2024
The best
Jul-2024
Dr Pietila is very available, clear and concise. I very much appreciated his approach and information!
Jul-2024
Always super explains things very friendly tells what to expect coming up thanks
Jun-2024
Excellent care
Jun-2024
Great doctor!!
Jun-2024
Awesome visit and
Jun-2024
Dr. Pietila was very good. He explained what he surmised I was having difficulties from. He was compassionate and listened when I explained things. Overall, my experience with Dr. Pietila was excellent.
Jun-2024
Great beside manor. Very thorough with questions and what you need to do for better life quality.
Jun-2024
I like him he's right up front with you and I expect that from my doctor
May-2024
Dr. P has a strong handshake! I love it! He seems like a great doc, too.
Apr-2024
He’ really listens! I appreciate that
Apr-2024
Excellent
Apr-2024
Dr Pietila is an excellent pulmonologist. He always has time to listen and answer any questions I have concerning my asthma.
Apr-2024
I think he's the best. You ask and he'll answer and it's not sugar coated either. He knows his meds.
Apr-2024
Very courteous and caring.
Apr-2024
Thorough treatment options and explanations, but the visit was rushed. He began leaving the room before I had asked any questions.
Apr-2024
GREAT M.D.
Apr-2024
I like his personality
Mar-2024
Wonderful Dr and human being. Made me very comfortable and answered my questions.
Mar-2024
No nonsense, straight shooter. Many thanks, Doc.
Mar-2024
Quickly and efficiently acted to solve my problems.
Mar-2024
Dr Pietila is the kindest Doc. Always listens and explains very clearly. Highly recommend him.
Feb-2024
He was awesome with me explained things very well and how to move forward with my plan of action
Feb-2024
A Doc that takes the Bill by the horns. My type of Doctor !
Feb-2024
Very personable.
Feb-2024
Very satisfied !
Feb-2024
I highly respect Dr Pietila and his knowledge and experience. In this instance as well as another medical issue that I consulted him about, he provided excellent care and guidance. I would recommend Dr. Pietila to anyone!
Jan-2024
A good Dr.
Jan-2024
Very professsional and advice seemed very appropriate.
Jan-2024
Wonderful advice and appreciate his council.
Jan-2024
No waiting. Explained so you are able to understand. Efficient. Options.
Jan-2024
He was knowledgeable and kind. It seemed that he was in a hurry. Very quick visit.
Jan-2024
He was very informative and I didn’t feel rushed.
Jan-2024
Understanding and informative. Also listens to the patient.
Jan-2024
Excellent care!!
Jan-2024
I don’t think I’ve ever met a doctor that was so kind and cared so much about my health. I always pray that he will never retire or leave town
Dec-2023
Extremely professional very likable doctor I enjoyed my visit and he answered all my questions I look forward to him being my doctor in the future
Dec-2023
He’s the best
Dec-2023
Friendly and Helpful
Dec-2023
Wonderful doctor! He combines brilliance with a wonderful bedside manner.
Dec-2023
Efficient and informative! Yankton is lucky to have such excellent pulmonology care!!!!!
Dec-2023
Professional but personable.
Dec-2023
He was on time. He listened. I felt confident in his diagnosis.
Dec-2023
Always a pleasure to see Dr Pietila. Very professional!
Dec-2023
He was good at explaining and personable for my first appointment
Nov-2023
Very nice person an very pleasant to talk to. I would recommend. Anyone to go to him.
Nov-2023
Direct, but answered my questions.
Nov-2023
Knowledgeable, caring and genuinely listened to my concerns. Explained test results and options clearly. Nurse Pam was kind, thorough and efficient.
Great experience!
Nov-2023
I trust his work and diagnostic skills.
Nov-2023
Dr. Pietila and his staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They take the time to understand your medical issues and provide concise answers to questions. The care is second to none.
Nov-2023
He is very responsive and I feel comfortable asking him questions
Oct-2023
Excellent
Oct-2023
He is a great and friendly doctor
Oct-2023
DR Pietila always listens and answers all my questions!He is very easy to talk to! Thanks for all you do!
Oct-2023
Very friendly, made you feel comfortable. Was easy to talk to.
Oct-2023
Professional caring very knowledgeable
Oct-2023
Very easy to understand procedure
To get the COack
Sep-2023
Brief appt as he had to leave for the hospital. But I got my questions answered.
Aug-2023
He did awesome
Aug-2023
Excellent doctor, very caring and respectful of his patients. I wouldn’t go to another doctor for my health issues,
Aug-2023
Said he would be back in shortly and just sent in the nurse
Aug-2023
He's very nice and was straight forward with me
Aug-2023
Very nice visit, from start to finish! Dr. Pietila was very informative and kind. The nurse was just was wonderful! i would highly recommend this provider!
Aug-2023
Great experience. Highly recommend
Jul-2023
Dr. Pietila has provided services for me for about 5 years. No matter how busy he is, he is always very personable, and I trust his medical judgement. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Jul-2023
Excellent doctor
Jul-2023
He was very nice and explained everything
Jul-2023
Personal thoughtful concerned.
Jul-2023
Saved my life! He is a very special, caring doctor ‼️
Jul-2023
Informative and helpful with meditation information. Addressed problems and had solutions we hadn’t discussed before.
Jul-2023
This gentleman is very common, but an
excellent doctor. It is a pleasure to visit with him.
Jul-2023
He's great! Very attentive, very informative, and listens to his patients! He's been a rock and absolute blessing to our family for taking care of our loved one! I would definitely recommend him to more families to come!
May-2023
Very knowledgeable and doesn't make me wait. Even if I'm early...
May-2023
Super!
Apr-2023
He is exceptional ! Wonderful Dr who listens, and cares about his patients.
Apr-2023
Doctor Pletila really listens to me! I really appreciate that! Nurse is also Awesome
Apr-2023
He is an very good doctor, straight and good to find a n answer
Mar-2023
EXCELLENT! Dr. Pietila is professional and an excellent communicator. I feel so much better about my conditions from talking with him and following his advice.
Mar-2023
He is a Wonderful Dr. And I'd recommend him to others.
Mar-2023
My wait time wasn’t long & Dr Pietila & his staff addressed my concerns. Have always had good visits.
Mar-2023
It seemed like he doesn’t like CPAC Medicare patients . Basically told me my visit today was only to satisfy Medicare payments requirement. Didn’t seem to want to hear anything else. Then abruptly directed me to exit via the lobby!
Feb-2023
Always helpful and informative.
Feb-2023
Dr. Pietila is so intelligent and also caring about discussing illness and prognosis.
Feb-2023
He always there to help me find out what issues I'm having thank you very much
Jan-2023
I absolutely love this Dr. He is 😎
Dec-2022
Pam and Dr. Pietila have always answered all my questions and have explained what and why. I've been seeing them for years.
Dec-2022
Good doctor. Friendly and knowledgeable.most of the time
Dec-2022
I appreciated his commens and analysis f y siuation.
Nov-2022
Short meeting. Makes you feel as comfortable as can in situation. Explains things as good as can without the results yet. Pushes forward to get answers in a quick manner.
Nov-2022
Fantastic gentleman
Nov-2022
All the staff was very pleasant and helpful! Thank you!
Sep-2022
Excellent physician!! He takes the time to explain things well and why certain tests/treatments should be done. I cannot say enough good things about him!
Sep-2022
Very nice man! Explained what he thought we should do, and, why. Seems to genuinely concerned about the patient.
Sep-2022
Dr. Pietila always takes time to answer all our questions and even takes time for small talk. He is patient and kind and treats us with great respect. We trust his expertise in treating COPD.
Aug-2022
He was familiar with my case, even with other doctors are YMC. Took time to talk about my issues.
Aug-2022
Very friendly and helpful.
Aug-2022
thorough
Jun-2022
Nothing but EXCELLENT!!!
Jun-2022
Easy to talk with. He had time to visit and just made me feel comfortable. And if needed anything he's there to help me
May-2022
Did a very good job on explaining things to me and his Student was very good also!
May-2022
He is a Covid hero for the Yankton Community.
May-2022
Wonderful caring doctor!
May-2022
Great Dr.!!
Apr-2022
We appreciate Dr. Pietila. He has gotten my husband on the right track with medications, making his COPD more manageable. No emergency room visits or hospitalizations in two years which has been a real blessing. Dr. Pietila is always straight forward, doesn't sugar coat the important things, and he takes time to visit about sports something my husband also really enjoys. Thank you Dr. Pietila!
Apr-2022
Very pleasant and I will go back to him in has good Sense of humor,was very impressed with him in NJ
Apr-2022
Very nice doctor and listens to what you say
Mar-2022
Mar-2022
Great experience!!
Mar-2022
He is very easy to talk to and always asks if you are having any problems or things you need to discuss.
Feb-2022
great doctor
Feb-2022
Very personable
Jan-2022
Great doc. Listens and explains well
Dec-2021
Very knowledgeable with a caring attitude.
Dec-2021
Spends time explaining your health care plan.
Dec-2021
Very informative
Dec-2021
Very nice
Nov-2021
Dr. Pietila is AWESOME!!
Nov-2021
I would highly recommend Dr pietila
Nov-2021
He took his time and answered our questions
Oct-2021
Great energy and passionate
Oct-2021
Intake nurse was very abrupt. Took my blood pressure immediately when I sat down rather than waiting.
Oct-2021
Willing to listen and actually hear what I had to say! Had new approach to my problem! Willing to try another another avenue. Gave me courage about my recovery!
Oct-2021
Dr. P. did an awesome job at explaining what was going on. I am more knowledgeable about my condition after he explained things to me. He is a very good dr. at making you feel at ease too. Very excellent experience I have to say. Keep up the good work.
Oct-2021
Great job
Oct-2021
Dr. Pietila is always kind and thorough, he makes me feel heard and gives me a good explanation of his diagnosis and treatment plan.
Oct-2021
Very knowledgeable Doctor
Sep-2021
He’s Awesome! All the Staff Was Also! Thanks For Getting Me IN!!
Jul-2021
Quick to the point and super helpful.
Jun-2021
I felt Dr Pietila rushed in and out of my appt pretty quickly.
Jun-2021
Awesome great vey thorough
May-2021
knowledgeable ...
professional
May-2021
Listens and is very professional.
May-2021
He is just Wonderful! Listens and cares about you and your life!, You couldn’t find a better doctor!!
May-2021
Excellent appointment. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.
May-2021
Had a very AWESOME visit....
May-2021
He always does a great job. You can tell he cares for his patients
Apr-2021
I think he's the best. He's a Dr who will listen to you.
Mar-2021
Great Doctor
Mar-2021
He was very informative and through.
Mar-2021
Very caring go the extra step.
Feb-2021
I found he and his staff very friendly and thorough. I also didn't wait long at all considering how busy every area of the clinic was.
Jan-2021
Very down to earth when he is explaining everything to you
Jan-2021
Wonderful caring doctor!
Dec-2020
It was an awesome experience he is so caring and I got my questions answered thank you
Dec-2020
He is a great doctor
Dec-2020
He was very caring on how to fined out what is going on why I have this shortness of breath
Dec-2020
Explains your treatment and goals, very thorough in examination.
Dec-2020
Professional, courteous, and shows concern .
Dec-2020
compassionate, caring, and attentive to details of the medical problems.
Dec-2020
Always a great dr. Been going to him for my asthma since he started. He knows his stuff and very knowledgeable
Nov-2020
Friendly and informed.
Nov-2020
He is the best
Nov-2020
Liked him he was very nice and very informative about condition and showed he was concerned
Oct-2020
He s a very nice, shows he cares!!!
Oct-2020
Very knowledgeable, answered my questions in layman's terms.
Oct-2020
Best one
Oct-2020
Quick and to the point, but included good questions when considering past cancer experience. Highly recommend him to anyone
Sep-2020
Always a good visit with big guy??
Sep-2020
I was very wary for my appointment and they still got me in right away.
Sep-2020
I like the guy he very honest and up font with me thanks Doc
Aug-2020
Had virtual visit, Dr. Was very attentive to my need. Listened to what I had to say.
Aug-2020
Wonderful Doc. Always answers all my questions
Aug-2020
Very knowledgeable, helpful and made my visit quick and easy with the results I was looking for.
Aug-2020
Great experience. Good listener and provided very helpful information. Thankful for someone like him to guide us during this pandemic .
Aug-2020
Thorough, thoughtful, efficient.
Jul-2020
Always receive excellent/outstanding care.
Jul-2020
Awesome
Jul-2020
Always polite and takes time to listen to a persons concerns.
Jul-2020
He listens .
Jul-2020
Absolutely great medical clinic. They take care of their patients( they make calls to check on them, reschedule the appointment, nurses to call back to answer questions). DR. Pietila is the best. Very caring doctor. So glad I was recommended to him.
Jul-2020
I really appreciate the doctor calling me directly when I/we couldn't get technology to work/connect us for the visit. His nurse was most helpful!
Jul-2020
Here is a Dr that listens to you. That means a lot to me.
Jun-2020
Always has answers and detailed on what he says
Jun-2020
I like you. You are very caring!
Jun-2020
He's my doc...
Jun-2020
Good bedside manner, very knowledgeable
Jun-2020
He is a good listener and responds so positively to questions!
Jun-2020
Very impressed
Jun-2020
Very professional
Jun-2020
Dr Pietila and his staff are so very professional. They have really stepped up to the plate to give me the best care possible.
May-2020
Addressed my questions and concerns. Was thoughtful and seemed knowledgeable.
May-2020
Very good conversation regarding my use of cpap & how I was doing. Did not use telemedicine since I had never used, will try to familiarize myself with it so that I feel more comfortable with use.
May-2020
Very knowledgeable. answered all my questions. Would recommend to anyone.
May-2020
Always concerned about me the patient when I talk to him
Apr-2020
To me he is a great, caring doctor that i appreciate very much.
Apr-2020
Very happy not to have to come to the clinic
Apr-2020
Dr. Michael Pietila is a very knowledgeable, caring doctor!
Apr-2020
Professional n to point
Apr-2020
He was very professional.Got back to me in timely manner.
Apr-2020
Wonderful job. Knowledgeable. Honest. Friendly.
Mar-2020
I'm so blessed to have dr pietila. I feel so well taken care of by him and confident in his care
Mar-2020
Very nice. Professional. Caring doctor. I highly recommend.
Mar-2020
Good attitude both Dr. and staff . Put forth helpful tips.
Mar-2020
I doctor with him and he is very good
Mar-2020
Care for the patient
Mar-2020
He did go above and beyond what he needs to do to take care of you.
Dr. Michael Pietila is Physician of Internal Medicine at the Yankton Medical Clinic and is board-certified in Pulmonary, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
Board Certified: Pulmonary, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
MD: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, S.D. Internship/Residency: Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, Minn. Fellowship: Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, Minn.
Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians American Thoracic Society American College of Physicians Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society American Medical Association Assistant Professor – University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine – Vermillion, S.D.
He listens to our concerns! He really listens to my daughter and he wants and needs
The best
Dr Pietila is very available, clear and concise. I very much appreciated his approach and information!
Always super explains things very friendly tells what to expect coming up thanks
Excellent care
Great doctor!!
Awesome visit and
Dr. Pietila was very good. He explained what he surmised I was having difficulties from. He was compassionate and listened when I explained things. Overall, my experience with Dr. Pietila was excellent.
Great beside manor. Very thorough with questions and what you need to do for better life quality.
I like him he's right up front with you and I expect that from my doctor