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Dr. Alan Christensen, MD

General Surgery*
3.8 (4)
Map Pin Small Watertown, SD
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alan Christensen, MD

Dr. Alan Christensen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Watertown, SD. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of South Dakota and is affiliated with Brookings Health System, Prairie Lakes Hospital and Sanford Webster Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Christensen an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Christensen works at Practice in Watertown, SD with other offices in Brookings, SD and Webster, SD. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Christensen's Office 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
    Brookings Health System
    300 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 697-7760

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  • Brookings Health System
  • Prairie Lakes Hospital
  • Sanford Webster Medical Center

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Colorectal Cancer
Lipomas
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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 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)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
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
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1023097565
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of South Dakota
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Christensen has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer and Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Christensen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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