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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 )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 05, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Christiansen was very easy to talk to and made me at ease, He was very helpful in finding things that worked for me.

    June 15, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Christiansen was very thorough and I appreciate him trying to help me see more clearly with my glasses. Macular damage is the problem. The lighted magnifier will help.

    May 09, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great personal attention

    May 01, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    .Accomodative but give no sufficient support or input on how to improve your eye sight.

    April 28, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I was treated by Dr. Christiansen as I usually am. He is so caring and such a competent physician who knows my history and needs. He gave me useful information to help me cope with my AMD. I loved my visit. He is such an asset to the Muran Eye Center. Thank you so much.

    March 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He was sooo good. He was so kind. He used his entire experiences as a doctor, to help. He was not stuck at a computer! He actually looked at me instead of a computer screen. He knew so much more than some program bought for diagnosisHe used his mind and hands to make an eye prescription that worked. I went throughso many eye ophthalmologists that said there was nothing they could do for me. So many thanks Dr. Christiansen. I can't thank you enough! I can see again!

    March 16, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Christensen was very helpful

    February 28, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great guy very patient and cared

    February 11, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Knowledgeable, thorough, his extensive experience is a strong plus. Well worth the wait.

  • 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.
    Residency Ophthalmology - Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center Resident
    Internship LDS Hospital Intern
    Undergraduate English - Yale University B.A.