RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health has announced the addition of Steven Donahue, M.D., the first fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon to join the organization and the only one practicing in Rapid City. Dr. Donahue’s arrival brings a critical subspecialty to the Black Hills region of South Dakota, allowing patients access to specialized colorectal care close to home.
Dr. Donahue joins Monument Health’s General Surgery group at Rapid City Hospital. He will treat a wide range of simple and complex colorectal conditions. Colorectal surgery is varied in scope, allowing for highly specialized care and broad treatment options.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Donahue and this essential subspecialty to our region,” said Bradley Anderson, M.D., Executive Medical Director. “His expertise means our patients can now receive the most advanced colorectal surgical care close to home, with the continuity and convenience that comes from being treated within our integrated health system.”
Dr. Donahue completed his colorectal surgery fellowship at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, following his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.
The addition of fellowship-trained colorectal surgery services represents a significant advancement in Monument Health’s surgical capabilities, providing patients access to the latest minimally invasive techniques and specialized procedures for conditions ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to colorectal cancer.
Dr. Donahue is part of a larger influx of medical professionals, as Monument Health has welcomed 31 new physicians between July 1 and Oct. 1, 2025. Those new physicians represent 15 medical specialties, including Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Gynecologic Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary/Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.