Christina M. Pieper-Bigelow, MD
My specialties:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal medicine
Professional interests:
- Polypectomy
- Liver biopsy
- Paracentesis
- Esophageal pH Monitoring
- Manometry
- Colonoscopes
- Cardiopulmonary conditioning
- Endoscopy
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist with professional interests in endoscopy and liver disease. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Bloomington, MN
My practice philosophy: Listening to patients to gain insight into their symptoms, engaging patients to take responsibility for their health.
If I wasn't a physician, I would be a: professional athlete.
I became a physician because: my family doctor encouraged me when I was 14 years old.
My favorite health tip: Eat a high fiber, low fat diet, exercise, maintain a normal weight and limit your alcohol use!
A challenge of this career that I enjoy is: diagnostic dilemmas and finding the answer. Also, the prevention of colon cancer.
My personal health goal is: to maintain cardiopulmonary conditions.
I am most proud of: my successful and kind adult children.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Internal medicine
Personal interests
- Automotive repair
- Horseback riding
- Outdoors
- Sports
- Travel
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Current licenses and certifications
- Board Certified, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Internships
- University of Minnesota Internal Medicine
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Years of experience
- 34
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)