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Amy Rief-Elks, DO, Family Medicine, Hartington, NE

Amy Marie Rief-Elks DO (She/Her)

Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition


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  • 405 W Darlene StreetHartington, NE 68739

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Summary

  • Dr. Amy Rief-Elks, DO, is a Family Medicine specialist based in Hartington, NE. She completed her residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Sioux City, after graduating from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. Currently, she practices at Avera Hartington. She has also held positions such as President of the Medical Staff at Unity Point Health and has experience in diabetes management, emergency medicine, and obstetrics. Dr. Rief-Elks has received honors including being named Faculty of the Year in 2017 and holds adjunct and clinical assistant professorships affiliated with the University of Iowa and the University of South Dakota.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Sioux City)
    University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Sioux City)Residency, Family Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • SD State Medical License
    SD State License Active through 2027
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State License 2004 - 2026
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State License 2004 - 2026
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • Centering Pregnancy Provider
    Centering Healthcare InstituteCentering Pregnancy Provider

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, 2010-2022
  • Faculty of the Year Award Siouxland Medical Education Foundation, 2017
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, 2011-2017

Grant Support

  • Fetal Doppler Medical EquipmentJunior League of Sioux City2021
  • POC Ultrasound EquipmentMissouri River Historic District2021
  • Medical Residency Training State Grant for Medical Malpractice CostsState of Iowa2021

Committees

  • Committee Member, Avera Regional Quality Improvement 2025 - Present
  • Committee Member, Avera Primary Care Service Line 2024 - Present
  • Chair and Committee Member, Unity Point Department of Family Medicine 2011 - 2022
  • Committee Member, Unity Point OB Task Force 2011 - 2022
  • Committee Member, Unity Point Peer Review 2011 - 2022

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