Pediatrics
Deborah Christiansen, MD
Director, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Deborah Christiansen is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she serves as director of the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics center. She focuses on children, adolescents, and teens with complex and severe developmental and behavioral disorders, including diagnosis and medication management for conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity di
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine — Class of 1984
- Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville — Residency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1987
Peer Recognition
- Top Docs — Top Doc
2024
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Conditions & Treatments
Autism Spectrum DisordersADHD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice