Ronald M Kristensen MD

Ronald M. Kristensen, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and the treatment of lower-extremity conditions. He practices with St. Luke’s Clinic – Orthopedics (Hip & Knee) in Boise, where he focuses on total joint reconstruction, including complex arthritic and degenerative joint problems. Dr. Kristensen earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine and pursued fellowship training at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle with an emphasis on lower-extremity care. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery. A leader in joint-replacement programs, Dr. Kristensen is a founder of the St. Luke’s Joint Center and has been described as co-founder and Director of St. Luke’s Total Joint Service. He has also served as Chief of the Orthopedic Department at St. Luke’s Medical Center and participated on multiple health system committees. His clinical interests include computer-assisted approaches and robotic-assisted technology for hip and knee replacement, along with care pathways designed to support safe, efficient recovery, including same-day discharge when appropriate. Dr. Kristensen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.