Dr. R. Blake Curd is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose practice is focused on hand surgery, congenital hand reconstruction, and microvascular surgery, as well as upper extremity surgery and tissue transfer. He cares for injuries and deformities from the shoulder to the fingertip.
Dr. R. Blake Curd is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose practice is focused on hand surgery, congenital hand reconstruction, and microvascular surgery, as well as upper extremity surgery and tissue transfer. He cares for injuries and deformities from the shoulder to the fingertip.
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Very nice and cheery! Was nice to see that. Looked at my hand and explained things. Was a good visit . Hopefully the other visits are as good! (Injections) Not sure what the insurance will do , I heard they won’t cover injections but will the surgery.
Thanks!! Peggy
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Always friendly and doesn't make you wait. Nurse is great too.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Understood my issues and provided a clear plan to resolve them.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Short but right to the diagnosis, treatment, and future follow up. That is what I prefer! Stay independent. Your physicians and administrators know how to run a clinic and specialty hospital keeping the patient the central focus
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr Curd is a fantastic doctor. He is very polite and efficient. He helps my pain .
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Won’t be back. Not helpful at all. Didn’t listen In a big hurry
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very clear answers on any questions. Provided explanation and treatment plan. He was friendly and helpful during service.
From Dr. Curd As a kid, I was fascinated by medicine. A family friend was an OR nurse and suggested I volunteer at my local hospital. I thought I wanted to become an emergency room doctor, but in medical school, I found that I really enjoyed orthopedics and surgery the most. I like helping fix people from the start of their treatment to their final recovery. I feel like the luckiest guy alive. It is an overused axiom, but I actually get to get up everyday and go to work doing multiple things I love—therefore I have never worked a day in my life!
About Dr. Curd Dr. Curd chose orthopedic surgery because of the diversity it offers. In orthopedics, he sees everyone from newborn babies through grandparents and great grandparents and helps restore their functionality so that they can get back to what they enjoy doing.
His practice is focused on hand surgery, congenital hand reconstruction, and microvascular surgery, as well as upper extremity surgery and tissue transfer. He cares for injuries and deformities from the shoulder to the fingertip. He is a frequent lecturer and guest speaker on topics covering hand and upper extremity surgery. He has given lectures and performed surgery on five continents.
When Dr. Curd isn’t caring for his patients, he can be found on the sidelines as the Associate Team Physician for the Sioux Falls Stampede and Sioux Falls Canaries. He also enjoys playing the guitar, music, and athletic endeavors like rowing, cycling, hiking, snowboarding, scuba diving, and flying.
Dr. Curd has completed the Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He is the president elect of Physician Hospitals of America. Dr. Curd is a senator for the state of South Dakota. He immensely enjoys solving problems—putting together groups of people with very disparate and different ideas and finding a collaborative solution that all can support. He is involved in various community endeavors and boards.
SPECIALTIES Congenital hand reconstruction Hand surgery Microvascular surgery Upper extremity surgery/tissue transfer
Very nice and cheery! Was nice to see that. Looked at my hand and explained things. Was a good visit . Hopefully the other visits are as good! (Injections) Not sure what the insurance will do , I heard they won’t cover injections but will the surgery. Thanks!! Peggy
Always friendly and doesn't make you wait. Nurse is great too.
Understood my issues and provided a clear plan to resolve them.
Short but right to the diagnosis, treatment, and future follow up. That is what I prefer! Stay independent. Your physicians and administrators know how to run a clinic and specialty hospital keeping the patient the central focus
Very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable
Dr Curd is a fantastic doctor. He is very polite and efficient. He helps my pain .
Won’t be back. Not helpful at all. Didn’t listen In a big hurry
Very clear answers on any questions. Provided explanation and treatment plan. He was friendly and helpful during service.
I know he is the best
Informative, personable, positive attitude, excellent doc