About
Dr. Lindsay Hansen brings over three decades of internal medicine experience to her Las Vegas practice. S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California, Riverside in 1987. D. at UCLA School of Medicine in 1991. Her internship and residency in Internal Medicine followed at UCLA/St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California, where she trained from 1991 to 1994.
Dr. Hansen holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has maintained an active presence at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, serving as Chief of Staff from 2023 to 2024 and currently serving as Immediate Past Chief of Staff. She has chaired the Department of Medicine there since 2009. Beyond her private practice, she has served as Medical Director at The Plaza Regency Skilled Nursing Facility since 1999. She also serves as the Nevada Delegate for the American Medical Directors Association, a role she has held since 2001. Las Vegas Life Magazine, Las Vegas Magazine, and Consumers' Checkbook have each recognized her among the city's top physicians. Her clinical philosophy centers on context and relationship. She views her role as guiding patients through the full landscape of health care delivery.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Riverside, B.S. Biomedical Sciences, 1987
Medical School
UCLA School of Medicine, M.D., 1991
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCLA/St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, California, 1991-1994
Additional Training
Nevada Medical License #8106 (issued 3/4/1997); California Medical License #G75397 (issued 10/20/1992)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Hansen right for?
Dr. Hansen is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a deeply experienced internist. Patients managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from her broad clinical lens and careful diagnostic approach. She works well with professionals and executives who need reliable same-day access and unhurried visits. Patients who value a physician who coordinates their full spectrum of care, from primary to specialty, will find her approach especially well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hansen specializes in internal medicine. She has practiced in this specialty in Las Vegas since 1997 and holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Hansen holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training at UCLA/St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California.
D. at UCLA School of Medicine in 1991. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UCLA/St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California, finishing in 1994.
Dr. Hansen has been in private practice in Las Vegas since 1997. She began her medical career after completing her residency in 1994, giving her more than three decades of clinical experience.
Dr. Hansen believes that context is essential to accurate diagnosis and treatment. She views her role as serving as each patient's quarterback through the full landscape of health care. She prioritizes spending real time with patients and relies on clinical judgment alongside available technology.
Yes. Dr. Hansen facilitates and coordinates specialty care at the local, regional, and national level. She manages referrals directly and handles prior authorizations and formulary adjustments for her patients.
Dr. Hansen holds an affiliation with Summerlin Hospital Medical Center. She served as Chief of Staff from 2023 to 2024 and currently holds the role of Immediate Past Chief of Staff. She has chaired the Department of Medicine there since 2009.
Yes. Multiple outlets have named Dr. Hansen among Las Vegas's top physicians, including Las Vegas Life Magazine, Las Vegas Magazine, Consumers' Checkbook, and Las Vegas HEALS, which honored her with its 2018 Inspired Excellence Award. She also received the Patients' Choice Award in 2010 and 2012.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026