The SD Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners is responsible for receiving and
investigating complaints for its licensees and has authority to conduct investigations,
enforce regulations and impose sanctions when a violation of law or regulation has
occurred.
Overview of Responsibilities
The Board has no jurisdiction over actions concerning fees.
The SD Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners has jurisdiction over investigation
of complaints placed against:
- doctors of medicine or osteopathy
- physical therapists & physical therapy assistants
- advanced life support personnel (EMTs)
- physician assistants
- athletic trainers
- occupational therapists & occupational therapy assistants
- respiratory therapists
- nutritionists & dietitians
The SD Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners has joint jurisdiction with the
SD Board of Nursing over investigation of complaints placed against:
- medical assistants
- nurse practitioners
- nurse midwives
Before filing a complaint, you can check the database to assure the person is one of the above groups
and to check for correct spelling of the name. You will need to register to view
the name and license expiration date.
The Board does NOT have jurisdiction over other health disciplines or facilities
as listed:
- optometrists
- psychologists
- chiropractors
- podiatrists
- dentists
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- registered nurses
- hospitals
- nursing homes
- surgical centers
- other health care facilities
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Handling of Complaints
The SD Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners receives the complaint form and
will determine if the complaint falls within its jurisdiction. If the complaint
is within the Board’s jurisdiction, an investigation will be conducted.
The complainant is notified of the Board’s decision on each complaint. You
should note, however, that the proper conduct of an investigation can be a time-consuming
process, and it will be several months before the investigation is completed and
a decision is reached.
If a violation of the law or of regulation has occurred, the Board may give
the provider an opportunity to come into compliance with the law or regulation,
or the Board may determine that other action is necessary. If there is no violation
of law or of regulation, the file on the complaint is closed.
If the investigation should result in a formal hearing, the Board may subpoena persons
to testify at that hearing if it is believed that their testimony is essential to
the case.
Filing a Complaint
Complaints should be submitted on the Board’s
complaint form. Please click the link to open the
form in Adobe Acrobat Reader, read the instructions, print the form, complete the
form, and return to the Board at 125 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
The Board will acknowledge receipt of your complaint, may contact you for additional
information, and will notify you of the Board’s decision concerning the complaint