Physicians

Alan W. Christensen, M.D. Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Upper Extremity Surgery

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dr. Christensen attended New York University where he completed his B.S. degree. Dr. Christensen received his M.D. degree from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He also completed a one year fellowship in acute and reconstructive hand surgery/ microsurgery at Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis, IN.

Throughout his career, Dr. Christensen has been involved in research and teaching with numerous publications and presentations to his credit. He was an associate Professor of Surgery at USHUS. He retired from the US Air Force as Chairman of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Wilford Hall Medical Center and was a consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General.

Dr. Christensen is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has a certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.