Summary

Dr. Lydia Christiansen is a hematology and pathology specialist who earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. With 24 years of clinical experience, she brings extensive expertise in blood disorders and laboratory medicine to her practice.

Dr. Christiansen practices at Avera Saint Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux. Her procedural expertise includes conducting pathology tests, surgical pathology evaluations, and kidney transplant biopsies to help diagnose and monitor various medical conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 24 years of experience
  • 63 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Avera Saint Lukes Hospital

305 S State StAberdeen, SD 57401

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HematologyPathologyOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients
2.4 
24 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English
Aberdeen , SDAberdeen , SDAberdeen , SDAberdeen , SD
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lydia Ruth Christiansen

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • EMI Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Peach State Health Plan - HMO
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • Providence Health Plans
  • PruittHealth Premier
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lydia Ruth Christiansen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lydia Ruth Christiansen has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Anatomic/clinical Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Hematology (pathology)
  • Pathology

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Dakota, 2025, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Lydia Christiansen's office located?
Dr. Lydia Christiansen's office is located at 305 S State St, Aberdeen, SD, 57401.
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