TODD EARL CHRISTENSEN M.D., MAJ.
Office phone: 530-887-1144
Fax: 530-887-1101
EDUCATION
Orthopedic Board Recertification Exam 2007Scoring in the 93rd percentile of surgeons
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Orthopedic Residency, 1990-1995
Loma Linda University Medical Center - M.D., Class Valedictorian, 1986-1990
Pacific Union College-B.S. Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1986-1992
HONORS AND AWARDS
Loma Linda University School of Medicine - Research Award 1995
Loma Linda University School of Medicine - Upjohn Achievement Award for Academic and Professional Excellence, 1990.
Loma Linda University Merit Scholarship Award, 1987
United States Air Force Scholarship Program, 1986-1990
Biology Club President, 1986
Granger Men’s Chorus Pianist, 1985-1986
Pacific Union College Merit Scholarship Award, 1982
Bank of America Achievement Award in Science and Mathematics, 1982
SPECIAL COURSES
Revision THA courses
Spinal Kyphoplasty course
Endoscopic carpal and cubital tunnel courses
Reverse TSA course
Anterior THA course
AO/ASIF basic Course on the Operative Treatment of Fractures and Nonunion, 1994
Dallas Orthotic and Prosthetic Course, 1993
Loma Linda University School of Medicine Microsurgery Research Laboratory - Microvascular Surgery Course, 1992
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Omega Alpha Society
Passed Orthopaedic Boards Part 1 at 91 percentile July of 1995
Passed Orthopaedic Boards Part 2 July of 1997
Recertification 2007 93%
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons 1997 to Present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Member 1998 to Present
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Orthopedic Surgeon at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 1999-present
Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery Vandenberg AFB in California 1996-1999
Orthopaedic Surgeon Vandenberg AFB in California 1995-1996
Orthopaedic Surgeon covering weekend call at Valley Community Hospital a private hospital in Santa Maria, CA 1997-1998
Orthopaedic Surgeon covering trauma one weekend per month at Kern Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center in Bakersfield, CA 1996-1997
Freshman Medical School Class Anatomy Instructor, 1989, 1993
USAF Active Duty Tours:
1. General Surgery Rotation, March AFB, CA, 1988
2. Flight Surgery, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1987
3. Health Officer Indoctrination Course, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 1986
Physical Chemistry Reader, Pacific Union College, 1985-1986
Analytical Chemistry Lab Instructor, Pacific Union College, 1985-1986
Biological Foundations Reader, Pacific Union College, 1984-1986
Biological Foundations Head Lab Instructor, Pacific Union College, 1983-1986
Marine Life Lab Instructor of Albion Marine Station Elderhostel, California, Summers of 1984 and 1985
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Pine Hills Adventist Academy Sports Doc
Colfax high voluntary sports doc
Elder Granite Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church
Lompoc Seventh Day Adventist Church Youth Director 1996-2000
Seventh Day Adventist Church Elder 1996-Present
United Way Social Action Corps Volunteer Clinics, 1987-1988
Elder at Auburn SDA Church 2004-2007
Elder at GB SDA Church 2009-present
RESEARCH
Christensen, T. and Shook, J. Biomechanical Comparison of Hip Arthrodesis Techniques
Christensen, T. and Stein, A. Percutaneus Screw Fixation of Displaced 2 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures
Yu, L., Curtis, M. and Christensen, T. Rabbit Meniscus Repair Study
PERSONAL DATA
Birth Date:March 27, 1964
Interests:Piano, snow and water skiing, 4-wheeling, backpacking, football, basketball, volleyball, fly fishing, scuba diving, and flying