Alan Christensen, MD

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A Specialist in General Surgery

Dr. Alan Christensen is a general surgeon who performs procedures in Brookings, Watertown and Webster in South Dakota.

His procedures include:

  • Abdominal wall reconstruction
  • Acid reflux treatment
  • Appendix surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Cancer surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Esophagus surgery
  • Gallbladder removal
  • Hemorrhoid procedures
  • Hernia repair
  • Melanoma surgery
  • Trauma and emergency procedures

Dr. Christensen surgically treats a variety of conditions, including:

  • Gallbladder diseases
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
  • Hernias
  • Skin tumors and lumps
  • Thyroid and parathyroid diseases

Call to schedule an appointment.

Sanford Brookings: (605) 697-1900
Sanford Watertown: (605) 886-1565
Sanford Webster: (605) 345-4141

Speaks: English

Specialties

Types of Care

  • Colorectal Screenings

(605) 886-8471

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
General Surgery: Central Iowa Health Systems, Des Moines, IA
Medical School:
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

Board Certifications:
American Board of Surgery

Experience & Research

Dr. Christensen has clinical experience as a general and trauma surgeon and is an advanced trauma life support instructor.

Idea of Care

I believe in treating my patients as I would treat my own family members.

Personal Interests

Dr. Christensen enjoys hunting, farming and motorsports.

Additional Locations

Sanford Webster Clinic

101 Peabody Drive
Webster, South Dakota 57274

(605) 345-4141

Sanford Health Brookings Clinic

922 22nd Ave. S.
Brookings, South Dakota 57006

(605) 697-1900

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