Hospital ProgramTelehealth
Sanford Concussion Program (Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)
📍 Sioux Falls
Vestibular/BalanceNeuropsychology/CognitivePhysical Therapy
Concussion specialist
Verle Valentine MD
📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Telehealth available · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
Verle Valentine, MD is a Sports Medicine specialist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a subspecialty focus in Sports Concussion / ImPACT. They see patients at Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, part of Sanford Health. Their role there is Team Physician, South Dakota State University and Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Concussion work here covers Sports Concussion, ImPACT Testing, Baseline Testing and Return to Play. In this directory the listing sits under Multidisciplinary Concussion and Return to Play/Learn.
The practice sees athletes and adults, and telehealth appointments are available.
Services
Multidisciplinary ConcussionReturn to Play/Learn
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionSports ConcussionImPACT TestingBaseline TestingReturn to Play
Details
Provider typePhysician - Sports Medicine
SpecialtySports Medicine
PracticeSanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (Concussion Program)
Health systemSanford Health
RoleTeam Physician, South Dakota State University and Sioux Falls Skyforce
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact Verle Valentine in Sioux Falls usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- the 6-step return-to-play protocol — The standard stepwise protocol athletic trainers and team physicians follow.
- a realistic concussion recovery timeline — A stage-by-stage timeline, and what should be happening at each one.
- the 2- and 4-week persisting thresholds — The sourced duration numbers, and the point where waiting stops being a plan.
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