Tom Ries has been practicing foot and ankle medicine and surgery for over thirty years. He keeps up to date in the field and is happy to help patients navigate the complex health care system while relieving their foot pain.

After completing undergraduate studies on scholarship with Air Force ROTC, Dr. Ries received medical training from Kent State and did his residency at University of Colorado/VAMC. Dr. Ries also served as a faculty member at University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and practiced podiatry at the Rapid City Medical Center and Black Hills Community Health. He is currently doubly board-certified from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine and owns a private practice in Rapid City.

Tom has a wide variety of interests and loves staying active in the beautiful Black Hills. He loves helping others stay active as well so they can better enjoy life.