
Amy Marie Rief-Elks DO (She/Her)
Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
Physician
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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)Residency, Family Medicine, 2003 - 2006
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
SD State License Active through 2027
IA State License 2004 - 2026
NE State License 2004 - 2026
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine- 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
Professional Memberships
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