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Avera OB/GYN — Brookings

Obstetrics & GynecologyBrookings, SD

★★★★★4.9/5111 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Avera.org (Dr. Larissa Bennis): 4.8/5 (43 ratings)
  • Avera.org (Dr. Tara Haarsma): 4.9/5 (68 ratings)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Empathetic and knowledgeable providers
  • Clear communication and willingness to answer questions
  • Supportive throughout pregnancy and postpartum journeys
  • Patient-centered approach including autonomy in decision-making
  • Convenience of local care

Common complaints

  • No explicit negative themes or complaints found in gathered patient-reported data.

In patients' words

"Dr. Haarsma was empathetic and understanding. One of the better doctors I've ever gone to."

Avera patient survey feedback

"Dr Bennis was very thorough in understanding my history and relating it to the current issue. She was patient in explaining what the options are at the present time."

Avera patient survey feedback

"I felt empowered to make my decisions, I felt supported in those decisions, and even when I had questions, they answered them... It's been a great support."

Brookings Health System patient testimonial

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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