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Robert M. Christiansen
( out of 55 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 55 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

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    March 10, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    very helpful to me in Understanding my eyesight limitations and offered some practical suggestions using my iPhone at this time!

    February 27, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    After 40-plus years as an opthalmologist, he is still quiet, clearly explaining what he is doing, thorough in recrod-keeping, and letting me, the patient, make the decisions where applicable.

    February 17, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Christiansen is truly an expert and the best in lie vision care He honestly loves to provide his best service to his patients and cares I had a very difficult time finding such a specialist wirhin 100 miles radius from slc

    November 21, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very nice

    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.

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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 Professor
    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.

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