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Dr. Richard B Christensen MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

3/5(38)
403 South 11th St Suite 100 Boise ID, 83702
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3/5

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Dr. Richard Christensen practices Endocrinology in Boise, ID. Dr. Christensen specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Christensen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1985

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1985

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Goiter
  • Graves' Disease

Dr. Richard B Christensen MD's Practice location

Richard Christensen

403 South 11th St Suite 100 -
Boise, ID 83702
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New patients: 208-429-0300
Fax: 208-429-0305

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Patient Experience with Dr. Christensen


3.0

Based on 38 reviews

Dr. Richard B Christensen MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 38 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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