


Dr. Ronald Kristensen, MD
Dr. Ronald Kristensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Boise, ID and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center and St. Luke's Boise Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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703 S Americana Blvd Ste 120 Boise, ID 83702Make an Appointment
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Ronald M. Kristensen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Davis and his medical degree...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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University Of Wa School Of Med
Residency HospitalVirginia Mason Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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(208) 715-8519.
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