Lesta Whalen, MD

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Caring for Children in Critical Condition

Dr. Whalen specializes in pediatric intensive care, and critical illness in infants and children.

She also serves as assistant professor of medicine at Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota and medical director of Sanford Health Extracorporeal Life Support Program.

 

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Types of Care

  • Pediatric ECMO

(605) 312-1000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Pediatric Critical Care: Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Residency:
Pediatrics: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Medical School:
Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics: Pediatric Critical Care
American Board of Pediatrics: Pediatrics

Idea of Care

I strive to offer the best care and most current therapies to help children recover from severe illness.

Personal Interests

Lesta Whalen is married with two children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and DIY projects.

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