Kevin Christensen, MD


Bio	Dr. Christensen enjoys being an orthopedic surgeon and helping athletes return to normal function by utilizing the most up to date surgical methods and modern orthobiologic treatments. He specializes in ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, knee and shoulder surgery, and general orthopedic trauma. Throughout his training, Dr. Christensen had the opportunity to work with many renowned orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Charles Rockwood, Dr. David Green, and Dr. Bernard Morrey. He has assisted in operative and non-operative management of a wide range of orthopedic injuries in athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA, UFC, CrossFit, U.S. Armed Forces, and numerous colleges and high schools nationwide. While training under Dr. James Andrews at the Andrews Institute, Dr. Christensen developed an interest in the use of biologic treatment modalities and their increasing role in future treatment of orthopedic injuries. He co-authored a book chapter on the use of biologic interventions, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells and their future role in orthopedics. He also participated in research regarding the use of exercise to stimulate stem cell production and the effects of blood flow restriction on recovery and rehabilitation. Dr. Christensen enjoys spending time with his five young children, working on home projects, and restoring old cars.
Languages	English, Spanish
Specialties	Orthopedics Sports Medicine
Education and Training	Board Certified: ABOS Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Andrew Institute Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Science Center at San Antonio Internship: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Science Center at San Antonio Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Bachelor: Spanish, BYU

Dr. Christensen enjoys being an orthopedic surgeon and helping athletes return to normal function by utilizing the most up to date surgical methods and modern orthobiologic treatments. He specializes in ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, knee and shoulder surgery, and general orthopedic trauma.

Throughout his training, Dr. Christensen had the opportunity to work with many renowned orthopedic surgeons, including Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Charles Rockwood, Dr. David Green, and Dr. Bernard Morrey. He has assisted in operative and non-operative management of a wide range of orthopedic injuries in athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA, UFC, CrossFit, U.S. Armed Forces, and numerous colleges and high schools nationwide.

While training under Dr. James Andrews at the Andrews Institute, Dr. Christensen developed an interest in the use of biologic treatment modalities and their increasing role in future treatment of orthopedic injuries. He co-authored a book chapter on the use of biologic interventions, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells and their future role in orthopedics. He also participated in research regarding the use of exercise to stimulate stem cell production and the effects of blood flow restriction on recovery and rehabilitation.

Dr. Christensen enjoys spending time with his five young children, working on home projects, and restoring old cars.