Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Alan R. Christensen

General Surgery
Brookings Health System
300 22nd Ave, 
Brookings, SD 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
3
conditions
Brookings Health System
300 22nd Ave, 
Brookings, SD 

Overview

Alan Christensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brookings, South Dakota.

Dr. Christensen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Christensen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in SD

Hospital Affiliations

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah
Brookings Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Brookings Health System
300 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
Other Locations
Sanford Clinic Watertown Surgical Center
901 4th St NW, Watertown, SD 57201
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan R. Christensen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan R. Christensen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan R. Christensen by calling their office at 605-692-6351. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alan R. Christensen a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan R. Christensen is classified as an Advanced expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alan R. Christensen specialize in?

While Dr. Alan R. Christensen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Alan R. Christensen accept my insurance?

Dr. Alan R. Christensen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-692-6351 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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