Kevin D. Christensen, MD

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Kevin Christensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He specializes in sports injuries in athletes as well as general orthopedic conditions in patients of all ages. After completing his undergraduate degree in Spanish at Brigham Young University, Dr. Christensen received his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Christensen remained in San Antonio to complete his orthopedic residency where he had the opportunity to work with several renowned orthopedic surgeons including: Charles Rockwood, David Green, Kaye Wilkins, Jesse DeLee and Bernard Morrey, among many others. Dr. Christensen completed advanced fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida after completing his orthopedic residency. He later had the opportunity to assist in both the operative and non-operative management of a broad variety of sports injuries in athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA, UFC, CrossFit, U.S. Armed Forces and many colleges and high schools throughout the country. Dr. Christensen co-authored a book chapter while in Florida on the use of biologic interventions including PRP and stem cells and their future role in orthopedics. He also participated in research projects regarding the use of exercise to stimulate stem cell production and the effects of blood flow restriction on recovery and rehabilitation. Throughout fellowship, Dr. Christensen developed an interest and evolving expertise in the use of biologic treatment modalities for orthopedic injuries and their increasing role in future treatment. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Christensen enjoys spending time with his wife and family, as well as working on home renovation projects and restoring old cars.