Summary

Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Christina Allen specializes in the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries, especially those of women athletes. An avid soccer player, she's an expert in treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and shoulder instability. She is the orthopedic doctor for Cal athletics at the University of California at Berkeley, the U.S. women's soccer team and the U.S. taekwondo team. In addition, she has served as a team doctor at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and at regional and world Olympic qualifying competitions. Allen is also a specialist in hip arthroscopy and the treatment of sports-related hip injuries. Allen earned a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University and was chief of biomedical engineering at the Veterans Affairs medical centers in Philadelphia and San Francisco before attending the UCLA School of Medicine.

Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 31 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • University Health Center Of Pittsburgh
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Christina Ruth Allen has 3 locations

Yale New Haven Hospital

20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

Yale Orthopedics And Rehabilitation

800 Howard Ave Fl 1New Haven, CT 06519
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
New Haven , CTWallingford , CTWallingford , CTWallingford , CT
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Christina Ruth Allen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christina Ruth Allen has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Neurology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Sports Injuries
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Health Center Of Pittsburgh

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Christina Allen's office located?
Dr. Christina Allen's office is located at 20 York St, New Haven, CT, 06510.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christina Allen affiliated with?
Dr. Christina Allen is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus, University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion, Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus, and Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
Is Dr. Christina Allen accepting new patients?
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