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Dr. Alan Christensen, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Alan Christensen, MD
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Dr. Alan Christensen, MD is a General Surgeon in Watertown, SD.
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Dr. Alan Christensen, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Watertown, SD
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Alan Christensen, MD is a General Surgeon in Watertown, SD.

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Dr. Christensen graduated from University of South Dakota. Dr. Alan Christensen, MD is a General Surgeon in Watertown, SD and has 27 years experience. Dr. Christensen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brookings Health System, Prairie Lakes Hospital and Sanford Webster Medical Center. Dr. Christensen has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Christensen received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Christensen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Christensen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Lipomas
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Lipomas
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pleural Effusion
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Sanford Clinic Watertown Surgical Center
    901 4th St NW, Watertown, SD 57201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 886-8471
  2. 2 Sanford Clinic Brookings
    922 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 697-1900
  3. 3 Sanford Clinic Webster
    101 Peabody Dr, Webster, SD 57274
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 345-4141
  4. 4 Sanford Webster Medical Center
    1401 W 1st St, Webster, SD 57274
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 345-3336
  5. 5 Brookings Health System
    300 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
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Nov 05, 2022
I found Dr. Christensen to be professional and was willing to answer questions I posed about the procedure. His surgical skills were above average, and took the time to ensure my comfort. His nursing staff was a different story, as I found them unprofessional and somewhat lackadaisical in support of my surgical prep and checkout.
Nomad — Nov 05, 2022
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General Surgery
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  • University of South Dakota
    1997
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Christensen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Christensen's profile.

Dr. Christensen frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Christensen, MD is affiliated with Brookings Health System, Prairie Lakes Hospital and Sanford Webster Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Christensen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brookings Health System

    300 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD

  • Prairie Lakes Hospital

    401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD

  • Sanford Webster Medical Center

    1401 W 1st St, Webster, SD