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David D. Christensen, MD

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David D. Christensen, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
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About Me

Each person's situation is unique. Whether it's a grandparent chasing her grandchildren after a knee replacement, a child returning to the monkey bars after a broken arm or a senior citizen walking again after a hip fracture, helping people stay active and enjoy life brings me great joy.

I earned my medical degree at the University of Minnesota. Very early on in my medical career, I learned that everyone's care should be tailored to their individual needs and life circumstances.

Providing cost-effective, evidence-based, high-quality care is essential, and a personalized approach makes a difference in people's lives.

Helping people stay active and enjoy life brings me great joy.

David D. Christensen, MD

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Insurance Accepted

Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
  • Beacon (Value Options) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry / First Health / Aetna (excludes HMO, EPO or QPOS)
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange products)
  • GEHA - The Affordable Network
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
  • MVP
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United Behavioral Health/Optum
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last updated: 11/15/24

Elizabethtown Community Hospital Physician Offices - Ticonderoga, Elizabethtown Community Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health (Hospital only - no physician/clinic benefits)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
  • Humana / Choice Care Network
  • MagnaCare
  • Managed Physical Network (MPN)
  • Medicaid (NY)*
  • Medicare*
  • MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
  • MVP
  • TriCare Humana Military
  • TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/6/24

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Orthopaedics - Total Joint
Residency University of Vermont Medical Center - Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine University of Minnesota Medical School - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus Dordt University - Biology
Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Patient Ratings & Comments

ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • Very satisfied. My concerns were answered and had a great feeling walking out.
  • Dr. Christensen was the greatest. Loved his personality. He was so caring and sincere. Would recommend him anytime. He was very caring and explained all the issues very well to me.
  • Dr. Christensen is an excellent surgeon and an excellent communicator. He explained every step of the process and what to anticipate.
  • My surgery was scheduled several weeks ago. I was provided with a booklet that explains / reviews surgery prep, the day of surgery and post-surgery details. I felt prepared to meet with Dr. Christensen. My general questions were answered in the booklet and at the class I attended. Dr. Christensen could focus on my questions and concerns that were particular to me.
  • Dr. Christensen is the best!!!!
  • Excellent
  • Dr. Christensen was very easy to talk to and spent time making sure I understood everything. He was very kind.
  • Dr. Christensen answered all my questions and made me feel right at ease and we're ready to move forward.
  • Dr. Christensen was awesome!
  • This was my first visit with Dr. Christensen. I was very impressed with him. He was friendly, kind, and took the time to explain things to me. I am happy that we have him as an orthopedist in this community.
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