Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christensen earned his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1992. He went on to complete his postgraduate residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He then performed a hip and knee adult reconstruction fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston from 1998 to 2003. He moved to Lexington in 2003 after joining the Lexington Clinic and worked there until 2016.
He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He is an expert in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery including direct anterior hip replacement and partial knee replacement. He also specializes in complex revision hip and knee replacement. He has authored numerous papers and made presentations at national meetings involving joint replacement. Dr. Christensen's Hospital affiliation is St. Joseph East Hospital.
Dr. Christensen does participate in workers compensation, quality assurance programs, and second opinions.
Dr. Christensen & WKYT | The NEW Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center
What is Knee Arthritis?
Activity After Surgery
Pain After Surgery
When Am I Ready for Surgery?
Revision
Risks of Knee Replacement
I prayed all spring and summer for god to lead someone across my path with the best of best doctor that was a godly man/woman for my knees ,I'm so thankful he answered my prayers, he was not only a Christian but he prayed for the...I prayed all spring and summer for god to lead someone across my path with the best of best doctor that was a godly man/woman for my knees ,I'm so thankful he answered my prayers, he was not only a Christian but he prayed for the patient and prayed for his staff that helped him during surgery. I called and got right in to see Dr Christian Christensen ...I loved him, trusted him, loved his staff and three days later he partially replaced one of my knees !! I would highly recommend this wonderful doctor
Anonymous
I would highly recommend Dr. Christensen for any hip joint related problems.
Anonymous
Dr. Christensen did a total knee replacement for me and everything turned out extremely well.
Anonymous
My visit was to seek a second opinion on knee replacement surgery that has given me pain for the last three years. Dr. Christensen and his trainer spent all the time needed to access my situation and offer and explain all available...My visit was to seek a second opinion on knee replacement surgery that has given me pain for the last three years. Dr. Christensen and his trainer spent all the time needed to access my situation and offer and explain all available options. We truly felt he was listening and wanted to help.
Anonymous
Could not have asked for better service. Knee replacement went great.
Kristy
Very pleased with my surgery. First time with Dr.Christensen. My mother has used him several times and was very pleased.
Carliss Crowe
I was so very impressed with all the staff. Everyone was efficient, knowledgeable, helpful, well organized and friendly. Everything you could ask for in the medical field.
Anonymous
Total knee teplacement
Picked him because of his excellent track record with knees, not disappointed at all, has a great bedside manner and easy to talk with
Anonymous
Dr. Christensen did a hip replacement for me in 2006 and bilateral knee replacement on 4/28/17. Today is 6/30/17 and I am done with therapy and doing most anything I want. I can't say enough good things about his work and I am telling...Dr. Christensen did a hip replacement for me in 2006 and bilateral knee replacement on 4/28/17. Today is 6/30/17 and I am done with therapy and doing most anything I want. I can't say enough good things about his work and I am telling everybody I know.
Satisfied Patient
Everything perfect
Everyone Dr. Christensen , the PA’s , nurses and all staff , couldn’t ask for better treatment. Excellent in every way! Dr. Christensen is the best !
Anonymous
Excellent physician. Cares for his patients and provides great professional service to them. Would recommend highly!
CP
The office staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Christensen's assistant, Brittany, is amazing! She always answers my questions and if I call and she's not available, she calls me back ASAP. Dr. Christensen is amazing. Very smart...The office staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Christensen's assistant, Brittany, is amazing! She always answers my questions and if I call and she's not available, she calls me back ASAP. Dr. Christensen is amazing. Very smart man and you can tell he knows what he is talking about. Very caring doctor. Top notch folks.
Anonymous
Great experience, done as outpatient surgery in the surgery center. Very good, I was well informed about what was going to happen and what to prepare for. I have not had any issues with the surgery and feel great. Had other issues that...Great experience, done as outpatient surgery in the surgery center. Very good, I was well informed about what was going to happen and what to prepare for. I have not had any issues with the surgery and feel great. Had other issues that the staff (Laura) helped me with and went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of. Would recommend Dr. Christensen to anyone having a hip replacement.
Anonymous
Excellent Doctor! Responds personally to patients questions. Highly recommend!!
Susan Sparks
Dr. Christensen did a right partial knee replacement for me 9/25/19 and a left partial knee replacement 10/23/19 and I have been happy with the results. I was pleased with the care I received at Bluegrass Orthopedic Surgery Center. I...Dr. Christensen did a right partial knee replacement for me 9/25/19 and a left partial knee replacement 10/23/19 and I have been happy with the results. I was pleased with the care I received at Bluegrass Orthopedic Surgery Center. I would recommend Dr. Christensen.
