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Dr. James Christensen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 79
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Dr. James Christensen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 79
Reno, NV
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Dr. James Christensen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Reno, NV.

About Dr. James Christensen, MD

Dr. Christensen graduated from Creighton University. Dr. James Christensen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Reno, NV and has 55 years experience. Dr. Christensen has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Christensen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Christensen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Christensen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Steroid Injection
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthrocentesis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Broken Arm
Ganglion Cyst
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Open Access Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Northern Nevada PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Northern & Rural NV HMO

Where Dr. James Christensen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Dr Raymond Swarts MD LTD
    555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503
  2. 2 Reno Orthopedic Center
    1365 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89703

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Feb 05, 2025
He diagnose the wrong body part. Will never go to him again. And it’s on my patient chart the correct body part! But he was terse and rude and insisted that I was wrong.
Maggie May — Feb 05, 2025
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Meet Dr. James Christensen, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Christensen's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Christensen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Christensen's profile.

Dr. James Christensen, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Banner Churchill Community Hospital, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Renown Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Christensen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Creighton University
    1971
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. James Christensen, MD Practices

  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

    235 W 6th St, Reno, NV

  • Carson Valley Health

    1107 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV

  • Northern Nevada Medical Center

    2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV

  • Banner Churchill Community Hospital

    801 E Williams Ave, Fallon, NV

  • Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

    75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV

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