Christian P. Christensen, MD
Christian P. Christensen, MD
Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee
Patient Ratings
4.9 Star review based on 748 patient ratings
Dr. Christian Christensen - Physician Profile
Dr. Christensen's Office Location
Lexington - Richmond Road Campus A
3480 Yorkshire Medical Park
Lexington, KY 40509
P: 859-904-5046
Meet Dr. Christensen
Hip, Knee & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Restoring mobility and relieving pain for patients with hip and knee problems.
Dr. Christian P. Christensen is a leading expert in joint replacement who understands how deeply chronic hip and knee pain can affect daily life. He is dedicated to helping patients regain their independence and confidence so they can return to the activities that move them — whether that’s golfing, gardening, or simply walking without discomfort. Patients often describe Dr. Christensen as compassionate, attentive, and deeply committed to their well-being.
His Approach to Care
Dr. Christensen’s philosophy of care centers on listening first and treating the whole person, not just the joint. He believes patients should feel informed, supported, and comfortable at every stage of their care journey. His approach combines advanced surgical expertise with compassion and clear communication, ensuring that patients fully understand their treatment options.
Whenever possible, Dr. Christensen recommends non-surgical management to help patients find relief. When surgery is needed, he offers state-of-the-art techniques including minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacement and muscle-sparing knee approaches, designed to promote faster recovery and improved long-term outcomes. He also performs complex revision surgeries for patients with failed or problematic joint replacements.
For patients who wish, he is honored to offer prayer before surgery, reflecting his deep respect for both the physical and spiritual aspects of healing. He performs most surgeries at Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center, combining compassionate, concierge-style care with the latest infection-prevention technology to provide patients with the safest and most effective recovery possible.
Conditions He Treats
Many of Dr. Christensen’s patients come to him with symptoms like:
- Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or standing for long periods
- Hip or knee pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest
- Grinding, catching, or popping sensations in the hip or knee
- Current artificial joint seems loose or unstable
- Bone-on-bone sensation
- Limited range of motion that makes it hard to bend, sit, or get in/out of chairs or cars
Often, these symptoms are linked to arthritis, cartilage or ligament injury, or even loosening from a past joint replacement. Dr. Christensen focuses on carefully evaluating your condition, listening to your concerns, and creating a personalized treatment plan, and for many patients, total joint replacement provides a pathway back to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
Education & Expertise
Originally from Upstate New York, Dr. Christensen earned his undergraduate degree in Physics from Hamilton College before completing his medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He went on to complete residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University, followed by advanced fellowship training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at New England Baptist Hospital, one of the nation’s leading centers for joint replacement care.
Dr. Christensen is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has been at the forefront of innovation throughout his career. He is the primary developer of the Exactech Triverse Total Knee System and the Signature Cambridge Partial Knee Replacement, both designed to improve implant performance and longevity.
An accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Christensen has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and presented at national orthopedic meetings on topics related to total joint replacement, surgical technique, and implant design. He continues to believe strongly in the importance of ongoing research to provide patients with the most advanced and effective treatment options available.
Dr. Christensen is also an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), organizations that promote excellence and innovation in joint reconstruction and orthopedic care.
Beyond The Operating Room
Outside of medicine, Dr. Christensen enjoys physical fitness and longevity, as well as hiking, golf, travel, and spending time with his family and two dogs, Bruno and Cosby. He also serves his local community through volunteer work at Tates Creek Presbyterian Church.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you’re struggling with hip or knee pain, it’s important to get seen sooner rather than later to
avoid further pain. Dr. Christensen is here to help you find answers and get you back to what moves you. To discuss your options, schedule an appointment with Dr. Christensen and his team by calling (859) 263-5140.
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Hear What Other Patients Have to Say
Best Possible Care
Dr Christensen goes above & beyond to give you the best possible care. He prays for you , explains everything to you and makes sure you understand anything. He gave me my quality of life back . I trust him totally.
The Best
Dr Christensen has a deserved reputation as “the best” - his work along with an excellent support staff made a very good experience for my two hip replacement surgeries- his practice has an excellent communication setup that keeps you informed about what to do prior and after surgery - then his practice has a great physical therapy program - I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services.
Wouldn't Go Anywhere Else
Dr. Christiansen obviously cares deeply for his patients and surgical outcomes. He takes ample time to explain procedures, answer questions, and include the patient in the decision process. He has performed four knee and hip replacements for me and which have been successful and he continues to follow up after several years. I would not go anywhere else.