About
Dr. Tricia Birdwell is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with nearly 20 years in primary care. She earned her undergraduate degree Cum Laude from UC Riverside before completing her MD at St. George's School of Medicine. Her residency training in Family Medicine took place at UC San Francisco's Fresno Campus.
After years in a high-volume clinic and then at her own rural practice in Central California, Dr. Birdwell opened Birdwell Family Medicine PC in Rapid City, SD. She holds licenses to practice in South Dakota, Idaho, and California. Her clinical focus spans acute illness and injury, chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, and asthma, as well as preventive care and COVID-19 early outpatient treatment. She is passionate about evidence-based medicine and giving patients the information they need to make sound decisions about their health. Outside the office, she is married to her high school sweetheart and raises two children. She attends church in Rapid City and brings her Catholic Christian values into the way she cares for her community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UC Riverside, graduated Cum Laude
Medical School
St. George's School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, UC San Francisco, Fresno Campus
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Birdwell right for?
Dr. Birdwell works well for adults and children seeking a single physician who can manage the full range of primary care needs. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from her thorough, relationship-driven approach. She also serves patients dealing with acute illness or injury who want direct, timely access to their doctor. Those interested in early outpatient treatment for COVID-19 or integrative support during cancer care will find her scope broad. Patients who value a physician they can call or text directly tend to thrive in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Birdwell treats a wide range of primary care conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, asthma, and other chronic conditions. She also handles acute illness and injury, provides preventive and wellness care, and offers early outpatient treatment for COVID-19, long COVID, and vaccine adverse reactions. She provides integrative support for patients with active cancer as well.
Yes. Dr. Birdwell holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her residency at UC San Francisco's Fresno Campus and has practiced primary care for nearly 20 years.
Dr. Birdwell earned her undergraduate degree Cum Laude from UC Riverside. She then earned her MD from St. George's School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency through UC San Francisco's Fresno Campus.
Yes. Dr. Birdwell holds active licenses in South Dakota, Idaho, and California. She offers telehealth-only care for patients located in Idaho and California.
Dr. Birdwell takes a direct, evidence-based approach to chronic disease. She focuses on early detection, consistent monitoring, and helping patients understand the reasoning behind their care. She manages most chronic conditions without specialist referral, which keeps care coordinated and cost-effective.
Yes. Dr. Birdwell makes house calls within Rapid City for an additional fee of $75. She also offers a house call-only membership starting at $175 per month for patients who prefer that arrangement.
Dr. Birdwell believes the practice of medicine should exist directly between patient and physician. She focuses on giving patients accurate information and experience-backed guidance so they can make informed decisions. She values evidence-based medicine and applies common sense as a core part of her clinical thinking.
Yes. Dr. Birdwell accepts children as members. The monthly membership fee for patients ages 0 to 19 is $30 per month, making pediatric care accessible for enrolled families.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026