Dr. Elizabeth Christenson, MD

As Founder and Medical Director of CHI Medical Center, I want to extend to you my personal and professional expertise to partner with you on a journey to ultimate wellness. My own odyssey began as a child born into a medical and musical family in Taiwan. From these East Asian roots, I came to the western world through medical school in Italy and then to the United States. Medical residencies in New York and Ohio and finally, the beautiful shores of Hawaii, where CHI Medical Center has found a perfect home.

We all have a history that makes us the unique individuals we are, but, too often in life we encounter physical, emotional and psycho-spiritual issues that challenge the future of our health. I have made myself and my patients a promise to always practice the art and science of medicine with passion for intelligence and excellence and compassion for the delicate process of healing.

The word "doctor" in classical Latin and Chinese means "teacher" and I strive to be a true mentor through example of my own quest for rejuvenation and the knowledge, skills and wisdom I hope to share with every patient. At CHI Medical Center we can reinvent the image of health you desire and redesign the inner balance of cellular integrity you deserve. Whether it is body sculpting, energy enhancement or progressing from degeneration to regeneration, I am here to be your healthcare guide and guardian.

Let's take the first step to the next generation of ultimate health together.

Dr. Christenson's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Board certified in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Malpractice claims in Hawaii not available
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.
We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
Media & Publications
Dr. Christenson has no media or publications listed.

Background Check

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Malpractice Claims not available
Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Hawaii.
What is medical malpractice
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.
If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?
Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What is a sanction or disciplinary action
What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?
Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What are board actions
What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Board Certifications

Why It Matters: Dr. Christenson's Board Certifications

Board certification should be one of your top considerations when choosing a doctor. Board certification is an official recognition given to doctors who have met specific requirements set by national medical specialty boards in the... More

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

Conditions Treated

Allergies
Asthma
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hormone Imbalance
Stress
Weight-Related Conditions
Wrinkles

Education

Medical School
University Of Siena / Faculty Of Medicine and Surgery
Graduated in 1981
Residency Hospital
Beth Israel Medical Center-Petrie Campus
Completed in 1987
Mercy Fam Prac Ctr
Completed in 1993

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships &
Professional Affiliations

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Specialties

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

Procedures Performed

Acupuncture
Pain Management
Physical Examination
Tattoo Removal
Wellness Examination