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.

Overview based on verified provider data

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 locations

Bay Area Cancer Center

1775 Thompson RdCoos Bay, OR 97420
Mon6:30 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

Bay Area Hospital

1775 Thompson RdCoos Bay, OR 97420

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SurgeryDermatologySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
1.8 
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 , ORRoseburg , ORPortland , ORSpringfield , 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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jennifer Ruth Christenson has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Pathology

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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