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Southern Hills Family Medicine
About Us
Brandy Tarap, MD
After graduating with her Bachelor's of Science from Saint Mary's College of California in 2008, Dr. Brandy Tarap, MD married her husband, Paul, in 2009, and immediately began medical school. She attended Ross University School of Medicine where she spent a year and a half in Dominica, followed by two and a half years in Michigan, before graduating with her MD in 2013.
After an extensive interview process for residency, Brandy ranked Rapid City Residency Clinic as her number one choice after rotating there as a medical student. She then spent the next three years in Rapid City finishing her residency training and was chief resident her final year.
Her love of the Black Hills small towns had her decide to stay in Custer. Brandy has worked in the area for over five years. This includes work as both the community's trauma and ambulance director.
Brandy and Paul have two daughters, Paisley and Emmy, who consume so much of their love and time. Both grew up raising cattle, so to carry on this tradition of instilling farm life responsibility, have begun raising cattle with their daughters. The current family farm has goats and ponies running around for some extra family fun!
As she always enjoys being active, Brandy was an avid softball player and loves hiking the beautiful Black Hills with her family. She often can be found hunting or shooting her bow with her daughters. Both girls also enjoy fishing with their mom. Brandy has developed a love for gardening. She has a large, beautiful flower garden and delicious veggie garden.
Jennifer Zettle CNP
Born and raised in Pierre, SD, I’ve taken a few detours—27 years in Casper, WY, a short island adventure in Maui, and 23,000 feet in the air as a critical care flight nurse. After 20 years in ICU and trauma nursing, I earned my Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2024 and now serve as a Family Nurse Practitioner at SHFM. Married to my college sweetheart, Brad, for 32 years, we raised five wonderful kids—four homeschooled and now thriving in college, and our youngest, a sophomore at Hill City High School. We’re proud members of St. Rose of Lima Church. I have a passion for natural women’s health, fertility, and hormonal care. When I’m not caring for patients, you’ll find me gardening, baking, or traveling—especially to Italy and Germany at Christmas (because mulled wine and Christmas markets never get old).
Paul Tarap
Office Manager
Paul has taken on the role as office manager for the clinic. He has been and will continue to perform all of the business operations behind the scenes. Paul has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Saint Mary's College of CA, but instead of education, has always been in business for himself.
Paul feels very lucky to work so closely with his wife. He is excited to see this take off and see these five amazing women compassionately care for the community of Custer. His only concern is that the time demand of this job could cut into his time in the Black Hills hunting, fishing, and working with his cattle!
Joann is Dr. Tarap's mom, so we know who to blame when Dr. Tarap has an attitude.
Joann and her husband Rob moved to Custer a few years ago and already have grown to love the area. They moved here with their three horses and two dogs. Their lives revolve around their grandkids and pets.
Joann has four grandkids, Paisley, Emmy, Lucas, and Logan who all refer to her as "Mimi". Joann and Rob have been married for 39 years. They have actively been involved in 4-H for 20 years while raising sheep and cattle for 4-H and cattle shows. She also is passionate about her quilt making and baking. Joann worked in a middle school as an office manager before retiring to Custer to be closer to her family. Joann will be the first face you see when checking-in at the new clinic.
