Dr. Stephen Denney Christiansen, MD

Dr. Stephen Christiansen is a family medicine physician with surgical expertise, bringing nearly five decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. With 49 years in medicine, Dr. Christiansen has developed comprehensive skills in both primary care and surgical procedures. He provides care in English to patients throughout Missouri.

Dr. Christiansen practices at multiple locations including Higginsville, Lexington, and Springfield, Missouri, with affiliations at Coxhealth Medical Center South and Lafayette Regional Health Center. His clinical focus includes treating mood disorders in children and managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He incorporates physical therapy approaches into patient care, utilizing strength training and hands-on manual therapy techniques to support recovery and wellness. Patients have …given Dr. Christiansen an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.