Dr. Culley K Christensen MD
Orthopedist
10752 N 89th Pl Suite C134 Scottsdale AZ, 85260About
Dr. Culley Christensen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Christensen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Christensen tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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