Summary

Dr. Richard Christensen is a medical doctor specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, with additional expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency at the University of Washington Medical Center. With over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Christensen brings extensive knowledge to the treatment of hormonal and metabolic conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Christensen practices at multiple locations throughout the Boise, Idaho area, including affiliations with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center, and St. Luke's Children's Hospital. His clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as hyperparathyroidism, atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure. He provides comprehensive care that may include physical therapy services and outpatient rehabilitation programs. Patients have given Dr. Christensen an average rating of 3.4 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 41 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Washington Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard B Christensen has 5 locations

St Lukes Clinic Idaho Endocrinology Boise

403 S 11th St Ste 100Boise, ID 83702
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

St. Luke's Health System

403 S 11th StBoise, ID 83702

St Lukes Childrens Hospital

190 E Bannock StBoise, ID 83712

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Dr. Richard B Christensen, MDDr. Jon-Eric Baillie, MDDr. Branson James Collins, MDDr. Thomas Jeffrey Coffman, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismPsychiatryAnesthesiologyInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.4 
3.8 
2.9 
41 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 42 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 English Speaks Spanish, English
Boise , IDMeridian , IDWest Palm Beach , FLBoise , ID
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard B Christensen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard B Christensen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard B Christensen has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Diabetes, Type 2
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pituitary Diseases
  • Thyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Idaho, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Washington Medical Center

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta UniversityGraduated in 1985

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Christensen affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Christensen is affiliated with St Lukes Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, St Lukes Meridian Medical Center, and St Lukes Childrens Hospital.
Where is Dr. Richard Christensen's office located?
Dr. Richard Christensen's office is located at 403 S 11th St Ste 100, Boise, ID, 83702.

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