About

Joshua J. Christensen, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Christensen earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Locations



Expertise

Education

  • Mayo Medical School

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2010

  • Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Fellowship

    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, 2016


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 234 Ratings, 31 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider knew important medical history 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider rating 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/10/2026

This doctor is very good about details

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/18/2026

Dr Christensen is so good with me the way he listens to me and explains everything so well.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/15/2026

Dr Christiansen has been one of the best Dr's I have ever dealt with. He is thorough in his exams, he takes the time to listen to my concerns and gives me great advice so that I can make informed decisions about my treatment. He doesn't just tell me what I want to hear, he gives all the facts, pros and cons. I feel like I have everything that I need to make an informed decision. So far, I have not been disappointed in the results.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/13/2026

Love Dr. Christenson he's one of the best

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/12/2026

Dr. Gave me very good overall picture of my shoulder problem and what he thought I should do.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/04/2026

I highly recommend norton orthopedic My Dr My surgeon

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/30/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/30/2026

Great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/28/2026

Dr. Christensen is one of my favorite doctors. He is an Extremely wonderful person and doctor.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/02/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/30/2026

Have already recommended to family & friends.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/27/2026

Have great dr

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/11/2026

Dr Christensen Great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/09/2026

Great service.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/27/2026

Dr Christiansen is always very clear in his explanations and takes the time to answer my questions well.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/21/2026

We have a great treatment plan in place, and I'm highly involved every step of the way.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/21/2026

Doctor was very concerned about giving me the correct procedure.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/21/2026

Everything was a very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/13/2026

Dr has excellent communication skills. Explains my knee problems very well.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/10/2026

Dr Christiansen has always been a good listener and always ready to address any concerns that I have. He lays out all of my options and the pro & cons of each, which makes the decisions easier to make.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/14/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/03/2026

All good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/26/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/21/2026

Very effective and professional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/12/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/10/2026

The Best

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/24/2026

Listen to what I had to say and we discussed options.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/21/2026

Completely understands my situation, age condition and plans for future treatments.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/11/2026

Great nurses

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/10/2026

Wonderful experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/10/2026

Took time to explain what next step would be best for my age - explanation was in layman's terms and very easy to understand.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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