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Dr. George Christensen, DO

Dr. George Christensen, DO

Pulmonary Disease •  Male • Age 68

  
Accepting new patients
Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, and More
Telehealth services available
1235 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001
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Dr. George Christensen, DO is a Pulmonologist in Abington, PA. Dr. Christensen has more experience with Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, and Sleep-disordered Breathing than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities Abington Hospital—Jefferson Health and Abington-Lansdale Hospital—Jefferson Health. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Christensen to book an appointment.

Locations

Abington Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates

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(215) 402-7270
Abington Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates1235 Old York Rd Abington, PA 19001
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Abington Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates686 Dekalb Pike Ste 201 Blue Bell, PA 19422
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At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Nurse Communication • Patients said they had good communication with nurses. See hospitals

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Christensen

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Christensen treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Christensen treats other conditions, please contact the office at (215) 517-1200.

Obstructive Lung Disease

Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.

Dr. Christensen typically treats 91% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

Treatments
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Pulmonary Function Test
Emphysema
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Pulmonary Vascular Conditions

Pulmonary vascular specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the flow of blood between the heart and lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.Compare with other Pulmonary Vascular Conditions specialists.

Dr. Christensen typically treats 77% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure

Treatments
Pulmonary Embolism
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Sleep-disordered Breathing

Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep-disordered Breathing specialists.

Dr. Christensen typically treats 85% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure

Treatments
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease specialists diagnose and treat a range of conditions that cause scarring of lung tissue due to autoimmune disease or environment exposure to harmful materials.Compare with other Interstitial Lung Disease specialists.

Dr. Christensen typically treats 58% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 5 conditions and procedures

Treatments
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary Function Test
Emphysema
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Dr. Christensen's conditions and procedures:

  • Abscess
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Acidosis
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Alkalosis
  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Asbestosis
  • Asthma
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bird Flu
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchospasm
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Emphysema
  • Empyema
  • Eosinophilic Asthma
  • Goodpasture's Disease
  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • Lung Abscess
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
  • Lung Nodule
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Mycobacterial Lung Infection
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Insufficiency
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Respiratory Management
  • Rheumatoid Lung Disease
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Swine Flu
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thrombosis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis
  • Wheezing

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About Me

Biography

Dr. George Christensen, DO is a Pulmonologist in Abington, PA. Dr. Christensen has more experience with Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions,...Read more

Specialties

  • Pulmonary Disease

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Temple University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1986
Abington Meml Hosp
Residency Hospital
1983
Metro Hosp-Central Div
Internship Hospital

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Abington Hospital—Jefferson Health

Abington, PA

72% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average

Abington-Lansdale Hospital—Jefferson Health

Lansdale, PA

71% Patient experience rating, 2% higher than the national average

  • Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018)
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