Jay Christensen, DPM

Dr. Jay Christensen is a board-certified surgeon who brings specialized expertise and training in foot and ankle reconstruction. Dr. Christensen is originally from Brandon, SD, where he participated in multiple athletics and outdoor activities with his active family throughout his youth. Dr. Christensen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts in Biology from the University of South Dakota in Vermilion, SD.He then attended the Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, IL graduating 3rd in his class.Dr. Christensen completed and intensive 3-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency with emphasis in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. During his time in Milwaukee, Dr.. Christensen developed a strong interest in reconstructive and trauma surgical techniques. During this time, Dr. Christensen …completed additional trauma training at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.Dr.. Christensen has been practicing in Wisconsin since 2015 and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons for both Foot and Ankle surgery.Dr. Christensen also serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. He has served as a lecturer and lab instructor teaching other foot & ankle surgical techniques to surgeons across the United States. He has performed thousands of surgical procedures during his career but takes pride in keeping conservative treatment as his preferred treatment whenever possible. Dr. Christensen believes that effective patient communication and patient education is a mainstay of any treatment option.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as being outdoors and enjoying the activities WI has to offer.I treat my patients as if they are my family, talking to them in ways they can fully understand and take the time necessary to discuss all treatment options. Your treatment is a team effort which we will develop all options which provide the best potential for pain relief, to get you back on your feet and back to life.