But more than anything, his teen years were defined by sports-especially basketball. Worthen was involved in just about every opportunity offered him: he was on the debate team, wrote for the school newspaper, sang in the choir, and played cornet in the band. "He's just one of those guys smart in everything." And yet, he notes, "Kevin was not one who would show off how smart he was." Craig Smith, now an attorney in Salt Lake City. "He did very well at science classes he did very well at math classes," remembers childhood friend J. His father, a math teacher and later Worthen's junior high school principal, had found work in rural Carbon County and later moved the family 20 miles west to Price.įriends and family remember Worthen as a precocious child-an early reader who thrived in school. From an early-childhood fascination with the university to degrees in political science and law to years as a professor and administrator, Worthen has been inspired by the mission and ideals of Brigham Young University.īorn April 15, 1956, in tiny Dragerton, Utah, Worthen was the last of four children. It's an apt summation, as this institution has framed much of Worthen's life. But when asked to introduce himself at the press conference following the March 2014 announcement of his new position, Worthen kept it simple: "I'm a BYU guy through and through." Christensen enjoys spending time with his wife and family, as well as working on home renovation projects and restoring old cars.In describing Kevin J Worthen, 13th president of Brigham Young University, friends and colleagues use a variety of descriptors, some of them seemingly contradictory: brilliant yet unassuming, physically towering yet down-to-earth, visionary yet deferential. Christensen developed an interest and evolving expertise in the use of biologic treatment modalities for orthopedic injuries and their increasing role in future treatment. He also participated in research projects regarding the use of exercise to stimulate stem cell production and the effects of blood flow restriction on recovery and rehabilitation. Christensen co-authored a book chapter while in Florida on the use of biologic interventions including PRP and stem cells and their future role in orthopedics. Armed Forces and many colleges and high schools throughout the country.ĭr. He later had the opportunity to assist in both the operative and non-operative management of a broad variety of sports injuries in athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA, UFC, CrossFit, U.S. James Andrews at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida after completing his orthopedic residency.
Christensen completed advanced fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine with Dr. Christensen remained in San Antonio to complete his orthopedic residency where he had the opportunity to work with several renowned orthopedic surgeons including: Charles Rockwood, David Green, Kaye Wilkins, Jesse DeLee and Bernard Morrey, among many others.ĭr. Christensen received his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He specializes in sports injuries in athletes as well as general orthopedic conditions in patients of all ages.Īfter completing his undergraduate degree in Spanish at Brigham Young University, Dr. Kevin Christensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.
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