About Blake
Blake Curd, M.D. is an Orthopedic, Hand, and Microvascular Surgeon practicing at the Orthopedic Institute in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is the immediate past chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center.
Growing Up
Dr. Curd was born to Richard A. and Nancy L. Curd in Atlantic, Iowa, and reared in Omaha, Nebraska and the Greater Kansas City Area. His father served a long and distinguished career in both State and Federal Law Enforcement. His mother was an international entertainer who became a stay at home mom raising Blake and his brother Derek who is an electrical engineer currently living in Niwot, CO.
Education
Curd graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine with degrees in Biology, Chemistry, and his Medical Doctorate. He completed an Internship at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX. Curd completed a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at Indiana University and the Indiana Hand Center. He is an Associate Professor for the Sanford School of Medicine.
Committed to Service
Curd began his career in the United States Air Force Reserve in 1987. He entered active duty service in 1991 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Major in 2000. Curd was stationed at Travis AFB, CA, Ellsworth AFB, SD, Lackland AFB, TX, and Camp Pendleton, CA. During his time in the service Curd completed his medical training in Orthopedic Surgery and deployed to the Middle East and the Pacific Theater. While stationed at Ellsworth AFB he deployed to Kuwait where he was assigned to a combat search and rescue squadron in support of Operation Southern Watch. As a Flight Surgeon Curd has logged hours in the T-37, T-38, HH-1H Huey helicopter, HH53 Pavelow helicopter, HH55 Pavehawk helicopter, KC-10, KC-135, B1, B52, C130, C5, and C141.
A Recognized Leader
Curd is Chairman of the Board and Interim President of Surgical Management Professionals. He serves as Manager for Medical Facilities USA, and is a member of the Acquisition committee for Medical Facilities Corporation. Curd is a member of the board and current Treasurer for Physician Hospitals of America.
He ran for the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2008 winning a four-way primary in May and was elected to office in the November General Election. He is currently serving his first term in the South Dakota House of Representatives and is on the Local Government and Health Committees.
Devoted to Family
Blake has been married to Debbie Curd, a registered nurse, for sixteen years. The couple have three children: Elliott, 13, Rilie, 11, and Zachary, 7. The family attends Celebrate Church in Sioux Falls.
