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Dr. Ronald Mark Kristensen, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Emerald Surgical Center 811 N Liberty St, Boise, ID 83704
(208) 323-4522

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

SPECIAL INTERESTSHip and Knee ReplacementComputer Assisted SurgeryRonald M. Kristensen, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, as well as problems involving the lower extremity. Dr. Kristensen joined Boise Orthopedic Clinic in 1996 and is a founder of the St. Luke's Joint Center. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.After completing his lower extremity fellowship in Seattle in 1996, he moved to Boise where he advanced lower extremity reconstruction, having performed over 1,000 computer assisted hip and knee replacement surgeries. He has worked with the early development of custom cutting jigs and has implemented advanced multimodal pain management techniques to minimize postoperative discomfort.Dr. Kristensen is active in the medical community, serving on multiple committees for St Lukes. He has been active in teaching and research with numerous publications, as well as lectures regarding the management of arthritic problems. He has also been quoted in the newspaper and has appeared on television regarding joint replacements. In 2005, Dr. Kristensen was elected as one of the Best Doctors in America by his peers and currently holds this nomination. It is Dr. Kristensens goal to return his patients to pain-free daily activities as well as recreational activities including golfing, biking, and even skiing.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Virginia Mason Hospital And Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla - 1990

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Emerald Surgical Center
811 N Liberty St, Boise, ID 83704
Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Foot & Ankle Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Internal Derangement of Knee
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Rotator cuff syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Osteoarthritis

Procedures Performed

Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Physical Therapy
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Molina Healthcare
Medica
Moda Health
Mutual of Omaha
Medicaid
Medicare
CHAMPVA
Humana
Blue Cross of Idaho
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
APWU
First Choice Health
PacificSource Health Plans
Tricare
Cigna
Aetna
AARP

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