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Dr. Lesta Whalen, MD

Dr. Lesta Whalen, MD

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Lesta Whalen, MD is a pediatric critical care medicine specialist in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 2012. She is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center.

Practice

1600 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 312-1000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Whalen specializes in the areas of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Critical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lesta Whalen, MD is a pediatric critical care medicine specialist in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 2012. She is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center.

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Sanford Children's Hospital1600 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Practice

Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center1325 S Cliff Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Banner-University Medical Center Tucson1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85724
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Office2701 E Elvira Rd Tucson, AZ 85756
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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