Radiculopathy near Richfield, UT

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to be at the leading edge of medical trianing and technology and to treat every patient as an individual. We love to see our patients active and pain free. We promise to try our best to find the ideal treatment for every patient and to alway treat our patients with a conservative care first aproach to treatment.

Biography: Kevin Christensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He specializes in sports injuries in athletes as well as general orthopedic conditions in patients of all ages. After completing his undergraduate degree in Spanish at Brigham Young University, Dr. Christensen received his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Christensen remained in San Antonio to complete his orthopedic residency where he had the opportunity to work with several renowned orthopedic surgeons including: Charles Rockwood, David Green, Kaye Wilkins, Jesse DeLee and Bernard Morrey, among many others. Dr. Christensen completed advanced fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine with Dr. James Andrews at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida after completing his orthopedic residency. He later had the opportunity to assist in both the operative and non-operative management of a broad variety of sports injuries in athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA, UFC, CrossFit, U.S. Armed Forces and many colleges and high schools throughout the country. Dr. Christensen co-authored a book chapter while in Florida on the use of biologic interventions including PRP and stem cells and their future role in orthopedics. He also participated in research projects regarding the use of exercise to stimulate stem cell production and the effects of blood flow restriction on recovery and rehabilitation. Throughout fellowship, Dr. Christensen developed an interest and evolving expertise in the use of biologic treatment modalities for orthopedic injuries and their increasing role in future treatment. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Christensen enjoys spending time with his family as well as working on home renovation projects and restoring old cars.

Care Philosophy: I believe that my role as a physician is to educate my patients about their conditions so we can make a decision together about your health care. I am happy to take time to explain options and share why a proposed treatment plan will be beneficial. I believe all patients should feel they have ownership of our care plans. As much as I enjoy the operating room, I believe in avoiding the OR, if possible.

Biography: Curtis Johnson, MD, is a doctor specializing in Orthopedics practicing at Central Utah Clinic - Orthopedics in Provo, Utah. As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Johnson uses both surgical and non-surgical techniques to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, joint pain, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. Common orthopedic surgeries include hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair, spinal surgery, and ACL reconstruction. Dr. Johnson is board certified and a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.Dr. Johnson completed Residency at University of Southern California School of Medicine and attended Medical School at University of Utah School of Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Roman Takasaki has been with Canyon View Medical and the Spanish Fork Clinic for over 20 years. Dr. Takasaki enjoys taking care of entire families and providing for their health needs. Many patients enjoy the model of family practice where on

Care Philosophy: I am an orthopedic surgeon providing comprehensive orthopedic care to children and adults. I really enjoy helping people recover from sports injuries and specialize in using minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle so my patients can recover faster and with minimal pain.

Biography: I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University and then attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. I completed a 5-year Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Nebraska/Creighton Health Foundation. During My residency and fellowship I served as the team physician for many team sports. I completed one of the top sports and arthroscopy fellowships at the renowned Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI), pioneers in minimally invasive surgical techniques where I focused on arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle. During my fellowship, I published research in many scientific journals. I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a Sub-specialty Certification in Sports Medicine.

Care Philosophy: I and my team strive to completely understand each patient's history and condition. We also try to help each patient control factors that might contribute to better or worse outcomes for both non-operative and surgical treatment of their disease or condition. We expect to care for each patient throughout their life and strive to return them to recreational activity and work in every way possible.