George Clifton Christensen, DO

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

George Clifton Christensen is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Edgewood, KY with over 18 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(859) 301-9010Edgewood, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

George Clifton Christensen, DO specializes in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), serving patients in Edgewood, KY in group practice. He has been in practice for 18+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).

1 of 8 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in KYSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Edgewood18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1661dNPPES updated 2021-11-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017

Fax: (859) 301-9018
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Ischemic Heart Disease
75%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
66%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Atrial Fibrillation
51%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Arthritis
45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
44%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 3, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 636324, Cincinnati, OH 45263-6324

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With George Clifton Christensen

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with George Clifton Christensen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Edgewood required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George Clifton Christensen

Dr. Christensen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Edgewood, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 301-9010.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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