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Kirsten Butz, M.D.

Monument Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute

Member of Monument Health Hospital Medical Staff
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMClosed Today Closed Today

Contact Info

Monument Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
353 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
US
Phone:
(605) 755-5700(605) 755-5700
Fax:
(605) 755-5701(605) 755-5701

Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Mon8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Board Certifications

Psychiatry

About Kirsten Butz, M.D.

Kirsten Butz, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in metabolic psychiatry at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Rapid City Hospital. Dr. Butz provides psychiatric and behavioral services for bariatric and weight management patients including comprehensive evaluation and consultation, individual treatment and maintenance intervention.

Dr. Butz completed her medical degree at Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota and her residency at the University of Virginia Health Systems in Charlottesville, VA. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has transitioned between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric populations throughout her career.

Dr. Butz is a native South Dakotan living in Rapid City with her husband, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, and their 3 young daughters. Physical and mental health priority are the ebb and flow of her personal life and she enjoys the opportunity to help others reach their physical and mental health goals at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute.

About Monument Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute - Rapid City

The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Rapid City Hospital is an MBSAQIP-accredited, high-volume center offering the full spectrum of modern, ASMBS-endorsed surgical weight loss options. Our program is uniquely positioned within the region to deliver advanced bariatric care, including robot-assisted bariatric surgery, supported by rigorous accreditation standards that reflect excellence in quality, safety, and outcomes. In addition, we offer a robust obesity medicine program providing comprehensive medical weight loss options.

Our multidisciplinary team includes a board-certified, fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon; a dedicated team of physician assistants and nurse practitioners; an interventional gastroenterologist; an obesity medicine physician; medical weight loss providers; registered dietitians; a bariatric psychiatrist; and a patient navigator.  This team works collaboratively to deliver individualized, evidence-based care and support to patients at every stage of their weight loss journey.

These program strengths reflect our commitment to clinical excellence, informed patient decision-making, and access to advanced bariatric care—ensuring patients have a clear understanding of what to expect when choosing treatment at Rapid City Hospital.
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353 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
US
Phone:
(605) 755-5700(605) 755-5700
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