Lesta Whalen
1325 S Cliff Ave Floors 3 & 4, 
Sioux Falls, SD 

Overview

Dr. Whalen is a pediatric critical care doctor at Avera Medical Group Pediatric Critical Care in Sioux Falls South Dakota.

Dr. Whalen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics And Pediatric Critical Care. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine, Vermillion, SD, Medical School

Residency

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, Pediatric Internship and Residency

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in AZ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics And Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowships

University of Washington, Seattle Children's, Seattle, WA, Pediatric Critical Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Avera Children's Hospital
1325 S Cliff Ave Floors 3 & 4, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Dr. Lesta Whalen accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Avera Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-322-3600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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