Michael Christensen, M.D. joined Utah Valley Eye Center in 2023 and is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care with emphasis on premium cataract and LASIK surgery. Known for staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in vision correction, Dr. Christensen offers the spectrum of vision enhancing implant technology including Multifocal, Extended Depth of Focus, and the innovative Light Adjustable Lens.
Dr. Christensen completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He there received broad surgical training, encompassing routine and intricate cataract surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma management in a diverse patient population.
Dr. Christensen’s interest in surgery began in his undergraduate years with a fascination in human anatomy and physiology. He decided to pursue ophthalmology after discovering a love for cataract surgery. He has been able to provide this service on multiple international medical missions to Africa and South America.
Dr. Christensen was born in South Jordan, Utah. He and his wife Michelle (Mic) have three children and are happy to be living in the beautiful state of Utah.
Undergraduate Degree: Brigham Young university 2015
Medical Degree: Virginia Commonwealth University 2019
Ophthalmology Residency: Wake Forest University 2023
Michael Christensen, M.D. joined Utah Valley Eye Center in 2023 and is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care with emphasis on premium cataract and LASIK surgery. Known for staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in vision correction, Dr. Christensen offers the spectrum of vision enhancing implant technology including Multifocal, Extended Depth of Focus, and the innovative Light Adjustable Lens.
Dr. Christensen completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He there received broad surgical training, encompassing routine and intricate cataract surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma management in a diverse patient population.
Dr. Christensen’s interest in surgery began in his undergraduate years with a fascination in human anatomy and physiology. He decided to pursue ophthalmology after discovering a love for cataract surgery. He has been able to provide this service on multiple international medical missions to Africa and South America.
Dr. Christensen was born in South Jordan, Utah. He and his wife Michelle (Mic) have three children and are happy to be living in the beautiful state of Utah.
Undergraduate Degree: Brigham Young university 2015
Medical Degree: Virginia Commonwealth University 2019
Ophthalmology Residency: Wake Forest University 2023
