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Tyler Christensen, MD

About

Dr. Christensen is an active member of the American Urological Association as well as the Endourological Association. As a Urologist at Ogden Clinic, his professional interests include robotic surgery for prostate (robotic prostatectomy) and kidney cancer, general adult and pediatric urology, endourology, reconstructive urology, and kidney stones.

Dr. Christensen also performs minimally-invasive vasectomies for men who don’t see children in their future. Learn more about this quick and effective procedure at: VasectomyUtah.com

In his free time, Dr. Christensen enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. And as a Utah native, he loves hiking, mountain biking, camping, and cross country skiing.

Experience

  • Ogden Clinic - Urologist
    Ogden, UT – 2009 to Present

Dr. Tyler Christensen In the Media

Life-Changing Advances in the Field of Urology

Dr. Tyler Christensen talks about his passion for improving his patients’ quality of life. Even complex conditions like prostate cancer and kidney cancer can now be treated with minimally-invasive robotic surgery. When it comes to debilitating lifestyle problems, Dr. Christensen discusses how innovative technology is leading the way to safer and more effective outcomes every day.

Ep.35: What Is Urology? | The Scope

In this episode of The Scope we are talking with Dr. Tyler Christensen about what urology is and what treatments the speciality offers.

Ep. 52: What to Expect During & After Vasectomy | The Scope

Many people don't know that vasectomy is a quick, in-office procedure. Dr. Christensen shares what men can expect during the procedure and during recovery.

Ep. 68: Dr. Tyler Christensen on Rezum | The Scope

Dr. Tyler Christensen talks about Rezum, the fastest, easiest way to treat an enlarged prostate. #menshealth #prostate #docswhocare #ogdenclinic

Vasectomy: What to Expect Before, During & After

In this instructional video, Dr. Christensen discusses preparation before a vasectomy, a description of the procedure, and how to safely recover afterward. Dr. Christensen and his colleagues specialize in minimally invasive vasectomy.

What do you call the region’s first urologists to offer advanced surgical alternatives like robotic surgery?

Movember – ABC 4 News with Dr. Tyler Christensen

Want to know what all the facial hair during the month of November is all about? Dr. Tyler Christensen and patient Manuel Cypers stopped by the news room at channel 4 to help talk about what Movember is all about and talk about Men's health.

da Vinci ® Surgery

Dr. Tyler Christensen is one of few providers in northern Utah to perform de Vinci surgery. The da Vinci Surgical System that is used to perform this type of surgery features state-of-the-art technology that allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery with the assistance of a robotic arm.

The da Vinci Surgical System offers patients the following benefits:

  • Significantly less pain
  • Less blood loss
  • Fewer complications
  • Less scarring
  • A shorter hospital stay
  • And a faster return to normal daily activities

The da Vinci System features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than a surgeon’s wrist. As a result, the da Vinci System enables a surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control.

To learn more about this surgical option or to determine if you are a candidate for this, contact our office today.

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Insurances Accepted: AARP, Aetna, Altius, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CCN, Cigna, Deseret Mutual (DMBA), Educators Mutual, First Health, GEHA, Humana, Mailhandlers, PEHP, SelectHealth Plans, United Health Care, University of Utah
Education
  • College
  • B.S. University of Utah
    2000
  • Medical School
  • M.D. University of Utah School of Medicine
    2004
  • Internship
  • Urology Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
    2005
  • Residency
  • Urology Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
    2008
  • Board Certification
  • The American Board of Urology