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Summary
Dr. Jennifer Christenson is a board-certified osteopathic physician who specializes in surgery with focused expertise in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and pathology. She earned her medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Christenson brings extensive knowledge to her surgical practice.
Dr. Christenson is affiliated with Bay Area Hospital and Orlando Health Cancer Institute Downtown Orlando, providing care in Coos Bay, Oregon. She treats patients with sleep apnea, including children with sleep-related breathing disorders, and manages thyroid nodules. Her procedural expertise includes sedation services, fiberoptic pharyngoscopy for detailed throat examinations, and flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate voice and swallowing concerns.
Dr. Christenson is affiliated with Bay Area Hospital and Orlando Health Cancer Institute Downtown Orlando, providing care in Coos Bay, Oregon. She treats patients with sleep apnea, including children with sleep-related breathing disorders, and manages thyroid nodules. Her procedural expertise includes sedation services, fiberoptic pharyngoscopy for detailed throat examinations, and flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate voice and swallowing concerns.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson has 2 locationsBay Area Cancer Center
1775 Thompson RdCoos Bay, OR 97420Mon6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson, DO | Dr. Catherine Irene Barry | Dr. Raphael El Youssef | Dr. Nhan Pham |
| Surgery | Dermatology | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 14 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Coos Bay , OR | Roseburg , OR | Portland , OR | Springfield , OR |
| Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine | Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | Med School: University Of The West Indies Faculty Of Medicine St Augustine Trinidad | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Christenson's NPI number is 1801156161.
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