Robert M. Christiansen
( out of 30 reviews )

Robert M. Christiansen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

  • Robert M. Christiansen, MD, FACS, runs a Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He is a nationally recognized expert in the field of low vision. Throughout his career he has been dedicated to care of the partially sighted and has been an advocate for the rights of those who are visually challenged. Dr. Christiansen has been a member of the Moran volunteer faculty since 1983. He joined the Moran team in 2014 as an Adjunct Associate Professor.

    Dr. Christiansen and his wife Shannon have a deep commitment to humanitarian work and have provided humanitarian service in over 20 countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East. He has been recognized by the Utah Ophthalmology Society with its award for Humanitarian Service.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 30 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 24, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Knowledgeable, efficient

    August 14, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is the most compassionate doctor I have dealt with, ever.

    July 14, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    A very careing and understanding.

    July 03, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    he gave me hope that I might have a little longer with my sight. he was great

    May 05, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Doctor Christiansen is a fantastic doctor who greatly helped my low vision needs!!

    May 03, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is always very thorough, and seems to care about his patience. We havent seen him twice now, and my husband really likes him.

    April 19, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Met expectations

    April 12, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is a very good doctor and always gives me really good advice. He is very kind and good at what he does. He listens and really helps me.

    March 04, 2023
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Christiansen was very patient and courteous, and professional. I would highly recommend him.

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  • Robert M. Christiansen, MD, FACS, runs a Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He is a nationally recognized expert in the field of low vision. Throughout his career he has been dedicated to care of the partially sighted and has been an advocate for the rights of those who are visually challenged. Dr. Christiansen has been a member of the Moran volunteer faculty since 1983. He joined the Moran team in 2014 as an Adjunct Associate Professor.

    Dr. Christiansen and his wife Shannon have a deep commitment to humanitarian work and have provided humanitarian service in over 20 countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East. He has been recognized by the Utah Ophthalmology Society with its award for Humanitarian Service.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Adjunct
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Education history

    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah Hospital School of Medicine M.D.
    Ophthalmology - Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center Resident
    Internship LDS Hospital Intern
    English - Yale University B.A.

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