Dr. Robert M. Christiansen, MD | Salt Lake City, UT | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Robert Christiansen has practiced ophthalmology for 48 years and is affiliated with Intermountain LDS Hospital. He completed his residency at Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center and sees patients in Salt Lake City, Utah. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Christiansen 4.7 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.7

30 Ratings
48 years of experience
speaks English
Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Christiansen's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

30 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Great MD....!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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September 21st, 2015

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He's very kind. Each exam room displays a different example of what he enjoys; trains in one, baseball in another. Makes the time enjoyable. Bobbi is now gone thank goodness.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 23rd, 2015

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Fantastic doctor, really nice about helping my daughter find specialized contact lens so that she can do her art work!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 23rd, 2012

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good doctor, caring and thorough.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 11th, 2010

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Our family has been seeing Dr Christiansen for years. He caught a subtle and rare problem with my husbands eye very early, and we were able to have the necessary surgery before any permanent vision loss occurred. He is always willing to take the time explain everything, and he has shown up after hours twice, over the years, for emergencies we have had. His gentleness with children is remarkable. You will never find a better doctor

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 13th, 2010

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Dr Christensen is very nice and good at what he does. His office person Bobbi was awful. She yelled at my father becuase he did the paperwork wrong. Then she gave him dirty looks until he left. We will not be back

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 5th, 2009

John A Moran Eye Center

65 S Mario Capecchi DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132

Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen, MD	Dr. L Kristin Shadow, MD	Dr. Deanna Lee Smith, MD	Dr. David William Mccray, MD
Ophthalmology	Psychiatry	Other	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.7 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience		50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Salt Lake City , UT	Draper , UT	Bountiful , UT	West Valley City , UT
Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah	Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Utah School Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare
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Glaucoma
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Vision Issues

Dr. Robert Merrill Christiansen holds an expired medical license in the state of Utah.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Utah that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Christiansen's NPI number is 1114991841.

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Other
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Other
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Robert Emmett Lynch
Pathology
62 Years Exp | Salt Lake City, UT
(0)
Mary Elizabeth Hammond
Pathology
59 Years Exp | Murray, UT
(1)
Dr. David Glen Morrell, MD
Surgery
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Nurse Practitioner
| Murray, UT
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Dr. Walter E Kelley, DO
Pathology
| Murray, UT
(0)
Dr. Bradley J Anderson, MD
Ophthalmology
14 Years Exp | Salt Lake City, UT
(0)
Dr. Susan Crawford Chortkoff, MD
Ophthalmology
37 Years Exp | Salt Lake City, UT
(0)
Dr. Michael M Wheeler, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Christiansen affiliated with?: Dr. Robert Christiansen is affiliated with Intermountain Lds Hospital.
Is Dr. Robert Christiansen accepting new patients?: Dr. Robert Christiansen is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Robert Christiansen's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Christiansen?: You can find contact information for Dr. Robert Christiansen here on Vitals.
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What languages does Dr. Robert Christiansen speak?: Dr. Robert Christiansen speaks English.

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