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Dr. Alan R Christensen MD

Surgeon

4/5(8)
901 4th St Nw Watertown SD, 57201
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Alan Christensen is a general surgeon practicing in Watertown, SD. Dr. Christensen specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Christensen provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

University of South Dakota 1997

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Skin Cancer
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pain
  • Gas

Dr. Alan R Christensen MD's Practice location

Practice At 901 4th St Nw

901 4th St Nw -
Watertown, SD 57201
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New patients: 605-886-1556, 605-886-8471
Fax: 605-886-9317, 605-882-8622

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Patient Experience with Dr. Christensen


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Alan R Christensen MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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