Heidi Christensen, Emergency Physician
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Heidi Christensen

Emergency Physician | Sports Medicine

2354 Meadows Blvd Suite 300 Castle Rock CO, 80109
Write A Review

About

Dr. Heidi Christensen is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Practitioner in Castle Rock, CO. As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Christensen is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Primary Care Sports Medicine Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life. Dr. Christensen focuses on understanding her patients well and on helping them achieve optimal health. She is experienced in caring for a wide variety of non-operative sports-related injuries, as well as other conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, such as knee pain, shoulder pain, and more. Dr. Christensen is especially skilled in using ultrasound technology to diagnose and treat soft tissue conditions. She strongly believes in preventive medicine.

Education and Training

Loma Linda School of Medicine M.D. 2009

University of Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program M.D. 2012

Stanford - O'Connor Sports Medicine Fellowship Program CAQSM 2013

Board Certification

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine)

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Ultrasound-Guided InjectionsSteroid InjectionsViscosupplementationPlatelet-Rich Plasma InjectionsConcussionsSprains/StrainsChronic-Overuse InjuriesTendonitisRotator Cuff SyndromeRunner's KneeNon-Operative FracturesCasting/SplintingExercise-Induced AsthmaOsteoarthritis

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor Loma Linda University School of Medicine 2013 - 2015

Awards

  • Healing Hands Caregiver Recognition Award 2015 Loma Linda University School of Medicine 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Sports Medicine  
  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine  
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society  
  • American College of Emergency Physicians, Colorado Chapter  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Front Range Community Church

Areas of research

Accuracy of Bedside Ultrasound in Diagnosing Long-Bone Fractures: 2009-2012; Physician Resident Wellness: 2009-2012, Poster presentation at Society for Academic Emergency Medicine 2012; Organic Chemistry: 2002-2004, Several journal article publications from 2005-2008

Heidi Christensen's Practice location

2354 Meadows Blvd Suite 300 -
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Get Direction

Heidi Christensen's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • Different Types of Physicians Explained

    Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...

  • What is the encephalitis causes and prevention?

    What is encephalitis?Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain. Fever, headache, and joint pain are often experienced in the early stages of encephalitis. Other severe symptoms may develop over some days or hours. They include personality changes, seizures, disorientation, confusion, or...

  • What Is Cat Scratch Fever?

    IntroductionCat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection spread by cats. You can get the cat scratch fever from a scratch or bite of a cat that is infected with the bacterium called Bartonella henselae. Aside from the infected cat’s scratch, you can also acquire the infection...

  • Facts About Meningitis Vaccines

    IntroductionThe only way to prevent serious and life-threatening diseases such as meningitis is through vaccination. Meningitis can also be caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The infection usually affects the meninges or membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord. Although...

  • Lightheadedness

    What is lightheadedness?Lightheadedness or feeling faint may not always be a cause for concern. However, it may also indicate an underlying health problem and can increase the risk of falling and fall-related injuries. If you feel lightheaded, drink water or fluids containing electrolytes and take...

  • What Is Reye's Syndrome: Causes and Treatments

    What is Reye’s syndrome?Reye's syndrome is a rare but serious condition that can cause swelling of the liver and brain. Even though this condition can occur at any age, it is mostly reported to affect children and teenagers, especially those who are trying to recover from viral infections, such as...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTERl

10101 RIDGE GATE PARKWAY LONE TREE CO 80124

875 Clear Sky Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA
Head north on Clear Sky Way toward Starry Night Loop
0.4 mi
Turn right onto Foothills Dr
0.4 mi
Turn left onto Coachline Rd
0.5 mi
Turn right onto Meadows Blvd/Meadows PkwyContinue to follow Meadows Pkwy
2.1 mi
Continue onto Meadows Pkwy
0.3 mi
Take the Interstate 25 N ramp to Denver
0.2 mi
Merge onto I-25 N
7.5 mi
Take exit 192 for Ridgegate Parkway
0.4 mi
Turn left onto RidgeGate Parkway
0.8 mi
Turn right
108 ft
Turn right
164 ft
Turn left
322 ft
Turn leftDestination will be on the left
108 ft
10099 RidgeGate Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, USA

12.7 miSee direction

PARKER ADVENTIST HOSPITALl

9395 CROWN CREST BLVD PARKER CO 80138

875 Clear Sky Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA
Head north on Clear Sky Way toward Starry Night Loop
0.4 mi
Turn right onto Foothills Dr
0.4 mi
Turn left onto Coachline Rd
0.5 mi
Turn right onto Meadows Blvd/Meadows PkwyContinue to follow Meadows Pkwy
2.1 mi
Continue onto Meadows Pkwy
0.3 mi
Take the Interstate 25 N ramp to Denver
0.2 mi
Merge onto I-25 N
9.7 mi
Take exit 194 for CO-470 toward Grand Jct/Limon
0.1 mi
Keep right at the fork to continue toward E-470 NToll road
0.5 mi
Continue onto E-470 NToll road
4.5 mi
Take exit 5 for CO-83 N/Parker RdToll road
0.4 mi
Continue straight onto Crown Crest Blvd
430 ft
Turn right
0.2 mi
Turn left
0.1 mi
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
82 ft
9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO 80138, USA

19.5 miSee direction

CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HOSPITALl

2350 MEADOWS BLVD CASTLE ROCK CO 80109

875 Clear Sky Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA
Head north on Clear Sky Way toward Starry Night Loop
0.4 mi
Turn left onto Foothills Dr
0.5 mi
Turn right onto Morning View Dr
0.3 mi
Turn left onto Meadows BlvdDestination will be on the right
2.4 mi
2350 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA

3.6 miSee direction