David M. Christensen MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Living in Twin Falls, Idaho

910 NW 16th StSte 205Fruitland, ID 83619
Phone+1 208-452-8100
Fax+1 208-452-8111

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Summary

David Christensen, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon located in Twin Falls, ID, specializing in orthopedic spine surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Washington School of Medicine and underwent residency training at Columbia Saint Luke's Medical Center, followed by a spine surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. He has been practicing as an orthopedic surgeon at Intermountain Spine and Orthopedics PC since 2004. His expertise includes vertebral stress fractures, arthritis, minimally invasive spine surgery, discectomy, and facet syndrome. He has authored several publications on spine-related topics, with one paper cited 78 times. Dr. Christensen has been recognized with the Duncan Resident Research Award for Outstanding Research Projects at Saint Luke’s Medical Center.

David M. Christensen, MD: Orthopaedic Surgeon Twin Falls, ID: Intermountain Spin

Trusted Orthopaedic Surgeon serving Twin Falls, ID. Contact us at 208-732-0067 or visit us at 260 Falls Ave. Ste C, Twin Falls, ID 83301: Intermountain Spine

Education & Training

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1999 - 2000
Columbia Saint Luke's Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1999
University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1994
Brigham Young UniversityB.S., 1988 - 1990
Ricks CollegeA.S., 1984 - 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

ID State Medical License 2004 - 2030
UT State Medical License 2023 - 2028
OR State Medical License 2024 - 2027
AK State Medical License 2019 - 2026
MN State Medical License 1999 - 2005
OH State Medical License 1995 - 2001
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Sequelmed EMR, Sequel Systems, Inc., 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2013, 2015-2017
First Place, Duncan Resident Research Award for Outstanding Research Project Saint Luke�s Medical Center, 1997-1998

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

84 citations
C1 anatomy and dimensions relative to lateral mass screw placement.
David M. Christensen, Robert K. Eastlack, James J. Lynch, Michael J. Yaszemski, Bradford L. Currier
Spine. 2007-04-15

Journal Articles

Acute Toxicity of Several Implant Alloy Metal Ions
Taylor, M.S., Daniels, A.U. and Christensen, D.M., Trans Soc for Biomaterials, 1/1/1993

Abstracts/Posters

Cervical Spine Alignment in the Soldier: Before and After Helmet Removal.
Christensen, D.M., American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon�s Nat�l Mtg; Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Mtg, Honolulu, HI, 2003; San Francisco, CA , 2004, 1/10/2004
C1 Anatomy and Dimensions Relative to Lateral Mass Screw Placement.
Christensen, D.M., Society Of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Mtg, Vail, CO, 1/10/2001
Current Trends in Adult Spinal Surgery: Variability of Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies.
Christensen, D.M., North American Spine Society 15th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/25/2000

Lectures

Spine Imaging and the ABC�s of C-arm support.
Twin Falls, ID - 1/2/2016
Cervical Trauma
Las Vegas, NV - 1/6/2013
Worker�s Compensation issues with spine injuries.
Minidoka Medical Center, Rupert, ID - 1/25/2008