Kevin christensen, md
“Winona Health is a progressive, forward-thinking organization that is expanding to meet the needs of and serve the Winona community,” said Dermatologist Kevin Christensen, MD. “This presents a wonderful opportunity for me to develop a dermatology practice and deliver specialized care to the community.” Dr. Christensen, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship trained skin cancer surgeon (MOHs surgery), joined the Winona Health medical staff and begins seeing patients in the Winona Health Dermatology Department in August. “I chose Winona Health because I want to provide excellent patient-centered dermatologic care to the people of Winona and southeast Minnesota. As a native of Minnesota who did his training at Mayo Clinic, I feel a strong connection with to people in this area,” said Dr. Christensen. My goal is to deliver high-value, patient-centered care that is accessible and convenient.” In addition to providing general dermatology services, Dr. Christensen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer as well as cosmetic treatments such as Botox, fillers, and laser surgery. During his fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, he learned surgical techniques that offer the highest cure rates for skin cancer and learned techniques to treat aging skin. After earning his Medical Degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Christensen completed his internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., his dermatology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs surgery) at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree in Biochemical Sciences earning high honors at Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Christensen and his wife have two young children. He enjoys playing and watching basketball, spending time with family, barbecuing outdoors and traveling to new places. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christensen in the Dermatology Department at Winona Health, call 507.457.7674.
