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Dr. Deborah Christiansen, MD

Dr. Deborah Christiansen, MD

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Christiansen, MD is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in Knoxville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1984. She is affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

ETCH Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

2100 Clinch Ave Ste 410 Knoxville, TN 37916
Telehealth available

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(865) 343-6976

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Christiansen specializes in the areas of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Christiansen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christiansen

3.9
7 ratings, 1 with written review
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Incompetent
Dr. Christiansen is sadly one of the only doctors in the area for children with autism. She is not up to date on current medical advice for families with autistic children, she lacks bed side manner and compassion. She treats children as though they are a person on an assembly line, and does not interest herself with the intricacies of each unique child. She takes a one size fits all approach and she has given me unsound medical advice. She needs to have her license pulled for not adhering to the Belmont Principles doctors who treat psychiatric disorders should follow. Jana, is one of the rudest people I have ever met in my life and lacks compassion for the autistic families she is suppose to help. She works at the developmental center and speaks to therapist and parents unprofessionally, making ETCH as a whole look bad!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Parent – Aug 17, 2023
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Dr. Deborah Christiansen, MD is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in Knoxville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1984. She is affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

  • Pediatrics

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  • East Tennessee State University

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
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Pediatrics
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Locations

ETCH Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

ETCH Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics2100 Clinch Ave Ste 410 Knoxville, TN 37916
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 Clinch Ave
    Knoxville, TN 37916
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