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Anthony Loewen, MD, FACS, elected to South Dakota Executive Committee of the American College of Surgeons

May 19, 2026

Anthony Loewen, MD, FACS has been elected to serve on the South Dakota Executive Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as the Young Fellow Association representative.

Anthony Loewen, MD, FACS

In this leadership role, Dr. Loewen will represent early-career Fellows across South Dakota, helping advance the mission of the ACS to improve the quality of surgical care and uphold the highest standards of the surgical profession.

Dr. Loewen is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a distinction signified by the “FACS” credential following a surgeon’s name. The Fellow designation indicates that a surgeon’s education, training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and are consistent with the high standards established by the ACS.

Founded in 1913, the American College of Surgeons is one of the world’s largest and most respected organizations dedicated to improving surgical care. Fellowship in the organization is considered a mark of excellence among surgeons and demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, ethical, and high-quality care to patients.

“Being elected to this position reflects Dr. Loewen’s dedication not only to his patients, but also to advancing the surgical profession and supporting excellence in rural healthcare,” said Erick Larson, president and CEO for HRMC. “We are proud to see him recognized by his peers at the state level.”

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