Michael Growney, M.D.

Michael Growney, M.D., FACOG, FAWM is an Obstetrician- Gynecologist at Spearfish Clinic, North Avenue. After a year studying abroad at the American College of Switzerland in Leysin, Dr. Growney earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City and Wichita. Dr. Growney completed his Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Greenville Hospital System in South Carolina, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident his last year there. Dr. Growney attained his Board Certification while working for four years in Rolla, Missouri, before the mountains called him to Colorado. He practiced for 17 years in Pueblo, Colorado, serving also in various leadership roles including Chief of Staff at UCHealth-Parkview. His practice is full-spectrum obstetrics and gynecology, and he holds additional training certificates for urinary incontinence procedures, Nexplanon, the Acessa procedure, and the da Vinci robotic surgical system. His clinical passions are one-on-one patient education and minimally invasive surgery. Born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, Dr. Growney is one of eight children. His father was a Family Medicine physician who instilled medical practice as a true calling. Outside of work, Dr. Growney, his wife and three sons enjoy hiking and camping as a family. His outdoor adventures have led him to achieve his Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM), and continues with his interest in medicine for the outdoors. One of his sons attended Black Hills State University, which attracted the family to the Black Hills.