Gastroenterology
Lee Austin, M.D.
Gastroenterologist, Sanford Center for Digestive Health
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Lee T. Austin is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Sanford Center for Digestive Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, affiliated with Sanford USD Medical Center. He has over 20 years of experience treating upper GI conditions, performing colonoscopies, and managing chronic inflammatory bowel disease. He received his medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine.
23+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- MD: University of South Dakota School of Medicine
- Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2003-2006)
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of Nebraska Medical Center (2007-2010)
Peer Recognition
- ACG — Fellow (FACG)
2026
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Conditions & Treatments
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseColorectal CancerColonoscopyColon Cancer Screening
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center
- Sanford USD Medical Center
- Sanford Children's Hospital
Experience
23+ years in practice