Alan W. Christensen, M.D.
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Specializing in:
Hand Surgery
Upper Extremity Surgery
M.D.
New York University
B. S.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery
Teresa Tavarez, Patient Care Assistant
Direct Phone: (407) 254-4050
Email: TeamChristensen@OrlandoOrtho.com
What Dr. Christensen’s Patients Say
About Dr. Christensen
Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised on Long Island, NY, Dr. Christensen attended New York University where he completed his B.S. degree. After graduation from college, he served in the US Air Force completing flight training at Columbus AFB, MS. He then served as a C-141 pilot at McGuire AFB NJ completing a variety of worldwide missions with the 6th Airlift Squadron.
Dr. Christensen was then assigned to the Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD, where he served as Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery. He also served as an Associate Professor of Surgery at USUHS and as a consultant in hand surgery at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC. His responsibilities included educating medical students, residents, and hand surgery fellows. During this assignment, he deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm.
Dr. Christensen was then assigned to Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center where he completed a twenty four year Air Force career as the Chairman of the USAF Orthopaedic Residency Program and consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Christensen joined the Orlando Orthopaedic Center in 1997. His practice includes surgery of the hand, elbow, and shoulder as well as general orthopaedic surgery. Throughout his career, he has been involved in research and teaching with numerous publications and presentations to his credit. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Patient Success Stories
“Dr. Christensen’s bedside manner and knowledge was supreme. I trust Dr. Christensen and with his help I got back to the things I love to do. ”
– Scott Anez, Patient of Dr. Christensen
“Dr. Christensen took an injury that was almost unfixable and did wonders. I can’t say anything more; I could’ve lost the use of my hand, and now, I have my hand back.”– Jeff, Patient of Dr. Christensen
“It has been amazing. There has been very little medication; recovery time has been practically nothing, and everything has been great.”
– Pamela, Patient of Dr. Christensen
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