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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 strive to deliver the best care to every patient every day. The patient is my first priority in everything I do, and I will communicate openly and honestly, thereby building trust and a family relationship with my patients. I take great pride in providing all aspects of family practice to my patients so that they know they have a partner in their health care decisions.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Justin Jones is a family physician who trained at George Washington University School of Medicine. He spent 6 years in the Navy for his residency and for additional training. He relocated with his family to Utah in 2010 and began his practice at Ce

Care Philosophy: My name is Dr. Christopher English. I am a board certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialized training upper extremity and hand surgery. I treat all conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. I have specialized training in hand and upper extremity surgery and have the most up to date training in arthroscopic wrist and elbow surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, and other minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques. I completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. During this time I was awarded the Health Volunteers Overseas Traveling Fellowship (Peru) by the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand.

Care Philosophy: "Helping an injured athlete return to a high level of competition is one of my greatest joys."

Biography: Matthew Poulsen, MD, is a doctor specializing in orthopedics practicing in Provo, Utah. Orthopedic surgeons use 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. Poulsen earned a Fellowship at University of Kentucky College of Medicine and attended Medical School at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Novak enjoys connecting with each patient on a personal level and is committed to providing the highest level of individual care whether or not they need surgery.

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