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Dr. David Christensen, MD

Dr. David Christensen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Christensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Twin Falls, ID and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cassia Regional Hospital and Madison Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 90 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (90 reviews)

Practice

260 Falls Ave Twin Falls, ID 83301
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(208) 732-0067

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Christensen specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Christensen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christensen

4.3

90 ratings, 56 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
14%
14%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 20, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Armstrong – Mar 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tammi – Nov 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leatha Morse – Jul 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diane – Apr 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Natalie – Oct 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Angella Wright – Jun 29, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Matthew M. Ellis – Oct 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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TFisher – Sep 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dr Christiansen – Jul 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dale J Vedvig – Mar 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan Tuft – Oct 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DrSinus – Sep 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Geraldine Thaete – Sep 01, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

I use surgery when needed, but try to help people in any other way possible first. I like to work with patients to develop the best personal treatment for them.

biography

I am a native of Idaho and love helping people stay active and healthy. I am able to provide surgical care for a full array of spine and orthopedic conditions in Twin Falls, Burley, and Rexburg areas.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Spine Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Mn

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • St. Luke's Hospital - Cleveland, Ohio

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994

  • Brigham Young University (byu) Provo, Ut

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Falls Avenue Immediate Care Center260 Falls Ave Twin Falls, ID 83301
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Intermountain Spine and Orthopaedics393 E 2nd N Rexburg, ID 83440
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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Intermountain Spine and Orthopaedics PC1263 Bennett Ave # C Burley, ID 83318
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Madison Memorial Hospital

    450 E Main St
    Rexburg, ID 83440

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Cassia Regional Hospital

    1501 Hiland Ave
    Burley, ID 83318

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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