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Physician: Welcome our newest physicians

Published February 2023 | In Winter 2023

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FAMILY MEDICINE

Devin Crane, d.o., is a Family Medicine Physician at Monument Health Spearfish Clinic, North 10th Street. Dr. Crane grew up in rural Southeastern Idaho and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa. He is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He takes a holistic approach to medicine, seeking to treat each patient as a whole person rather than solely treating a problem. He enjoys serving a broad range of people, from newborns to geriatric patients. Dr. Crane enjoys camping, hiking and fishing with his wife and two active sons. He also has a special interest in Dutch oven cooking.

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FAMILY MEDICINE

Sarah Lewis, d.o., is a Family Medicine Physician at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital and Clinic. She grew up in Sturgis, but also spent significant time in Meadow, S.D., on her grandparents’ farm. Dr. Lewis attended South Dakota State University for her undergraduate and graduate education before going on to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completing a fellowship at A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. Dr. Lewis strives to be a medical home for her patients and learned what’s most important in medicine by watching her father practice medicine for almost 40 years. She has a passion for both medical and leisure reading, is a runner and cyclist and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and children. 

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FAMILY MEDICINE

Megan Ruffcorn, d.o., is a Family Medicine Physician at Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital and Clinic. She grew up in Denver, Colo. and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and earned her B.S. in Biology with Honors from Iowa State University before attending Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine to complete her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Dr. Ruffcorn has a special interest in women’s health, emergency medicine and pediatrics. She practices with the philosophy of treating her patients as if they are family. Dr. Ruffcorn and her husband, Jake, enjoy hiking and traveling together.

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

Ali Zakaria, m.d., is a board-certified Gastroenterology and Hepatology Physician at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, 5th Street. He is also trained in Advanced Interventional Endoscopy. Dr. Zakaria received his medical degree from the University of Jordan, completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Ascension Providence Hospital and Medical Center in Southfield, Mich., before completing an additional Advanced Endoscopy fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center/Tampa General Hospital – University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. Dr. Zakaria takes pride in continuing his education and research and promotes diversity throughout the community. In his free time, Dr. Zakaria enjoys walking, gardening, watching movies, traveling and spending time with his family.

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NEPHROLOGY

Jose Henao, m.d., is a Nephrologist at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, Flormann Street. He received his medical degree from the Caribbean Medical University and completed his Nephrology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. Dr. Henao’s clinical interests include cardiorenal syndrome, hepatorenal syndrome and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in the critical care setting. He is fluent in Spanish. In his free time, Dr. Henao enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.

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ONCOLOGY 

Bayan Al-Share, m.d., is a Hematologist and Oncologist at Monument Health Cancer Care Institute. She earned her medical degree at the University of Jordan. After practicing in Jordan for a number of years and serving with Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Al-Share moved to Michigan to begin her training in the United States. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Providence Hospital/MSU-CHM and her fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Karmanos Cancer Center at Wayne State University. Helping people during difficult times and being part of their treatment journey while working with Doctors Without Borders was an experience that led Dr. Al-Share to pursue Hematology/Oncology as a medical focus. She is fluent in English and Arabic, and enjoys high-intensity sports and reading in her free time. She enjoys socializing and meeting new people. Since moving to the United States, Dr. Al-Share especially enjoys exploring new cultures and sharing cultural knowledge with others.

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UROLOGY

Nicholas Hopson, d.o., is an Urologic Surgeon at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, 5th Street. Dr. Hopson earned his medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his residency in Urology at the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio. Prior to Monument Health, he served as a Major in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. In addition to English, Dr. Hopson speaks Spanish and Danish. In his free time, Dr. Hopson and his family enjoy mountain biking, hiking, camping and traveling. He is looking forward to experiencing the Black Hills.

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UROLOGY

Brennan Tesdahl, m.d., is an Urologist at Monument Health, Rapid City Clinic, 5th Street. Dr. Tesdahl earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City. After completing his General Surgery internship and Urology residency at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb., he relocated to Rapid City to practice. Dr. Tesdahl is excited to explore and learn more about the Black Hills region.