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Dr. Ronald Kristensen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (41)
Map Pin Small Boise, ID
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ronald Kristensen, MD

Dr. Ronald Kristensen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Boise, ID. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center and St. Luke's Boise Medical Center. Dr. Kristensen, completed a residency at University of Wa School of Med. Patients rated Dr. Kristensen an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Kristensen works at Practice in Boise, ID with other offices in Meridian, ID. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear and Internal Derangement of Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kristensen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopedic Urgent Care At St. Luke's Clinic
    703 S Americana Blvd Ste 120, Boise, ID 83702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 323-2600
  2. 2
    Office
    3399 E Louise Dr Ste 200, Meridian, ID 83642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 706-2663
  3. 3
    Emerald Surgical Center
    811 N Liberty St, Boise, ID 83704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 323-4522
  4. 4
    St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
    190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 323-2600

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center
  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

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Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Genu Varum
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1215948807
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Wa School of Med
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Kristensen has seen patients for Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear and Internal Derangement of Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kristensen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    41 patients have reviewed Dr. Kristensen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kristensen.

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