CV — Kevin N. Christensen, MD | Dermatology Partners PLLC

Education

Undergraduate

Harvard College — Cambridge, MA

B.A., Biochemical Sciences — Cum Laude with High Honors | 2003–2007

Medical School

Mayo Medical School — Rochester, MN

Dean's Scholarship (merit-based full tuition) | 2007–2011

Graduate Medical Training

Transitional Year Internship — Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN

2011–2012

Dermatology Residency — Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

2012–2015

Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship (Mohs Surgery) — MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

2015–2016

Board Certification

American Board of Dermatology — Dermatology

American Board of Dermatology — Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

Current Positions

Owner, Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon — Dermatology Partners PLLC, Rochester, MN

September 2023 – Present

Mohs Surgeon — Allina Health, Department of Dermatology, St. Paul & Lakeville, MN

January 2017 – Present

Mohs Surgeon — Winona Health, Winona, MN

August 2016 – Present

Publications

Original Articles

Christensen KN, Hochwalt PC, Hocker TL, Brewer JD, Baum CL, Otley CC, Roenigk RK, Arpey CJ. Comparison of MITF and Melan-A Immunohistochemistry during Mohs Surgery for Lentigo Maligna. Dermatol Surg. 2016 Feb;42(2):167–75.
Christensen KN, MacFarlane DF, Pawlina W, King M, Lachman N. A Conceptual Framework for Navigating the Superficial Territories of the Face: Relevant Anatomic Points for the Dermatologic Surgeon. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Dec;41(12):1348–55.
Christensen KN, Lehman JS, Tollefson M. Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature. Pediatric Dermatology. 2015 Sep–Oct;32(5):621–7.
Christensen KN, Henderson GP, Hocker TL, Otley CC, Roenigk RK. Outcomes of Basal Cell Carcinomas Directly Invading the Parotid Gland. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Mar;41(3):390–6.
Christensen KN, Lachman N, Pawlina W, Baum CL. Cutaneous Depth of the Supraorbital Nerve: A Cadaveric Study with Clinical Applications to Dermatology. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Dec;40(12):1342–8.
Hochwalt PC, Christensen KN, Cantwell SR, Hocker TL, Brewer JD, Baum CL, Arpey CJ, Otley CC, Roenigk RK. Comparison of Full Thickness Skin Grafts versus Second Intention Healing for Mohs Defects of the Helix. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Jan;41(1):69–77.
Hochwalt PC, Christensen KN, Cantwell SR, Hocker TL, Brewer JD, Baum CL, Arpey CJ, Otley CC, Roenigk RK. Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Hailey-Hailey Disease: a Retrospective Chart Review with Patient Reported Outcomes. Int J Dermatol. 2015 Nov;54(11):1309–14.
Christensen KN, Lee CU, Hanley MM, Leung N, Moyer TP, Pittelkow MP. Quantification of Gadolinium in Fresh Skin and Serum Samples from Patients with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. J Am Acad Dermatology. 2011 Jan;64(1):91–6.
Christensen KN, Fidler JL, Fletcher JG, MacCarty R, Wilson LA, Johnson CD. Pictorial Review of Colonic Polyp and Mass Distortion at Virtual Dissection. RadioGraphics. 2010 Sep;30(5):e42.
Christensen KN, Harris SR, Froemming AT, Brinjikji W, Araoz P, Asirvatham SJ, et al. Anatomic Assessment of the Bifurcation of the Left Main Coronary Artery using Multidetector Computed Tomography. Surg Radiol Anat. 2010 Dec;32(10):903–9.
Godfrey JD, Brantner TL, Brinjikji W, Christensen KN, Brogan DL, Van Dyke CT, et al. Morbidity and Mortality of Undiagnosed Celiac Disease in Older Adults: A Population-Based Study. Gastroenterology. 2010 Sep;139(3):763–9.
Brinjikji W, Harris SR, Froemming AT, Christensen KN, Lachman N, Araoz PA. Descriptive Anatomy of the Dominant Septal Perforators using Dual Source Coronary CT Angiography. Clin Anat. 2010 Jan;23(1):70–8.
Lachman N, Christensen KN, Pawlina W. Anatomy Teaching Assistants: Facilitating Teaching Skills for Medical Students through Apprenticeship and Mentoring. Med Teach. 2013;35(1):e919–25.
Lachman N, Vanker EA, Christensen KN, Satyapal KS, Pitt Fennell WM. Pericardiectomy: A Functional Anatomical Perspective for the Choice of Left Anterolateral Thoracotomy. J Card Surg. 2009;24:411–3.
Habib A, Lachman N, Christensen KN, Asirvatham SJ. The Anatomy of the Coronary Sinus Venous System for the Cardiac Electrophysiologist. Europace. 2009;11 Suppl 5:v15–21.

Book Chapters

Syed F, Lachman N, Christensen KN, Mears JA, Buescher T, Cha YM, et al. The Pericardial Space: Obtaining Access and an Approach to Fluoroscopic Anatomy. In: Thakur RK, Natale A, eds. Epicardial Interventions in Electrophysiology. Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics Volume 2 Number 1. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company; 2010:9–23.

Published Abstracts

Christensen KN. Narrow-based Pedicle Periauricular Interpolation Flaps for Large Ear Defects. Clinical Pearls Abstract, 2020 American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. (Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19; abstract electronically published.)
Christensen KN, Pittelkow MP. Treatment and Outcomes in Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. J Investig Dermatol. 2011 Apr;131(S1):S85.
Christensen KN, Lee CU, Hanley MM, Leung N, Moyer TP, Pittelkow MP. Gadolinium Deposition in Disease Affected versus Unaffected Skin of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. J Investig Dermatol. 2010 Apr;130(S1):S54.
Christensen KN, Lee CU, Hanley MM, Leung N, Moyer TP, Pittelkow MP. Comparison of Gadolinium Concentrations in Fresh Skin and Blood Samples from Patients with Normal Renal Function after Contrast Enhanced MRI and from Patients on Hemodialysis. Contrast Media Mol Imaging. 2010 Jan;6(4):P273–274.
Christensen KN, Shmidt E, Chan DK. MD Connector: An Innovative Online Utility for Medical Education. Educacion Medica. 2009 Aug;12(S2):S98.
Christensen KN, Brinjikji W, Araoz P, Lachman N. Anatomical Assessment of the Bifurcation Angle of the Left Main Stem using Coronary CT Angiography. Clin Anat. 2009 Mar;22(2):281.
Brinjikji W, Christensen KN, Araoz P, Lachman N. Anatomic Characterization of the Dominant Septal Perforator of the Basal IV Septum using Coronary CT Angiography. Clin Anat. 2009 Mar;22(2):281.
Godfrey JD, Brantner TL, Brinjikji W, Christensen KN, Brogan DL, Van Dyke CT, et al. Morbidity and Mortality of Undiagnosed Celiac Disease in Adults Over 50 Years of Age: A Population Based Study. Gastroenterology. 2009 May;139(5 Suppl):S475.

Oral Presentations & Posters

Christensen KN. Helical Rim O-to-Z Flaps and Narrow Pedicle Interpolation Flaps for Ear Reconstruction. Invited Lecture, "Framing the Face" Session, American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. May 17, 2025.
Christensen KN, Lachman N. Deconstructing Anatomy for Facial Reconstruction: Key Points for Repair and Cosmetic Enhancement. Faculty Presentation, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. October 26, 2019.
Christensen KN, Onajin O, Wetter DA, Comfere NI, Roenigk RK. A Retrospective Review of Skin Biopsies with Discordant Frozen and Permanent Section Diagnoses. Oral Presentation, American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 30–May 3, 2015.
Christensen KN, Hochwalt PC, Hocker TL, Brewer JD, Baum CL, Otley CC, Roenigk RK, Arpey CJ. A Prospective Comparison of MITF and Melan-A Immunohistochemistry during Mohs Surgery for Melanoma in Situ. Oral Presentation, American Association of Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. November 6–9, 2014.
Christensen KN, Lachman N, Baum CL. Cutaneous Depth of the Supraorbital Nerve: A Cadaveric Study with Clinical Applications to Dermatology. Poster, American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. May 1–4, 2014.
Hochwalt PC, Christensen KN, Cantwell SR, Brewer JD, Baum CL, Arpey CJ, Otley CC, Roenigk RK. Comparison of Full Thickness Skin Grafts versus Second Intention Healing for Mohs Defects of the Helix. Poster, American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. May 1–4, 2014.
Christensen KN, Lachman N, Pawlina W, Baum CL. Cutaneous Depth of the Supraorbital Nerve: Anatomic Applications for the Dermatologist. Oral Presentation, Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. Stellenbosch, South Africa. April 13–16, 2014.
Christensen KN, Gonzalez TM, Gibson LE. Verrucous Cutaneous Leishmaniasis. Poster, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Dermatopathology. Washington, DC. October 10–13, 2013.
Christensen KN, Pittelkow MP. Lymphocytic Thrombophilic Arteritis. Oral Presentation, Minnesota Dermatological Society Meeting. Rochester, MN. September 21, 2013.
Christensen KN, Lee CU, Hanley MM, Leung N, Moyer TP, Pittelkow MP. Serum and Tissue Gadolinium Levels in Hemodialysis Patients without Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. Oral Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Miami, FL. March 1–5, 2013.
Christensen KN, Davis DMR, Pittelkow MP. Acquired Tufted Angioma During Pregnancy. Oral Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Miami, FL. March 1–5, 2013.
Christensen KN, Pittelkow MP. Treatment and Outcomes in Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. Poster, Annual Meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology. Phoenix, AZ. May 4–7, 2011.
Christensen KN, Lee CU, Hanley MM, Leung N, Moyer TP, Pittelkow MP. Gadolinium Deposition in Disease Affected versus Unaffected Skin of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. Oral Presentation, Annual Meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology. Atlanta, GA. May 5–8, 2010.
Christensen KN, Nyauncho CP, Hassinger JP, Scoville E, Kumar N, Pawlina W, et al. Defining the Role of the Student Teaching Assistant in Gross Anatomy. Oral Presentation, American Association of Anatomists Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA. April 24–28, 2010.
Christensen KN, Lee CU, Hanley MM, Leung N, Moyer TP, Pittelkow MP. Comparison of Gadolinium Concentrations in Fresh Skin and Blood Samples from Patients with Normal Renal Function after Contrast Enhanced MRI and from Patients on Hemodialysis. Oral Presentation, Contrast Media Research Symposium. Copenhagen, Denmark. October 11–14, 2009.
Christensen KN, Shmidt E, Chan DK. MD Connector: An Innovative Online Utility for Medical Education. Oral Presentation, AMEE 2009. Malaga, Spain. August 29–September 2, 2009.
Christensen KN, Brinjikji W, Araoz P, Lachman N. Anatomical Assessment of the Bifurcation Angle of the Left Main Stem using Coronary CT Angiography. Oral Presentation, Anatomical Society of Southern Africa. Kruger Park, South Africa. April 20–23, 2008.
Christensen KN, Fidler JL, Fletcher JG, MacCarty R, Wilson LA, Johnson CD. Causes for Discrepant CTC Interpretations between Primary 2D and 3D Virtual Dissection. Oral Presentation, Radiological Society of North America 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. November 30–December 5, 2008.
Christensen KN, Fidler JL, Fletcher JG, MacCarty R, Wilson LA, Johnson CD. Pictorial Review of Difficult-to-Detect Polyps at 3D Virtual Dissection. Poster, Radiological Society of North America 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. November 30–December 5, 2008.

Research Grants Awarded

Comparison of MITF vs. Melan-A Staining in Fresh Frozen Sections of Melanoma In Situ and Chronic Sun Damaged Skin: A Prospective Study

Lead Investigator: Christensen KN | Principal Investigator: Arpey CJ | Award: $1,400 | Source: Mayo Foundation | November 2013–November 2014

Courses for Professional Development

Hugh Greenway's 31st Annual Superficial Anatomy & Cutaneous Surgery Conference

Resident Participant | San Diego, CA | July 7–11, 2014

Work Experience

MD, Mohs Surgeon — Dermatology Partners PLLC, Rochester, MN

September 2023 – Present

MD, Mohs Surgeon — Allina Health Department of Dermatology, MN

January 2017 – Present

MD, Mohs Surgeon — Winona Health Department of Dermatology, Winona, MN

August 2016 – Present

Anatomy Teaching Assistant — Department of Anatomy Student-as-Teacher Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

2009

Basic Science Tutor — Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

September–November 2009

Research Associate — Benoist-Mathis Laboratory, Harvard Medical School

May–December 2006

Summer Research Associate — Harris Laboratory, University of Minnesota

June–August 2004; June–August 2005

Service & Leadership

Co-Founder & Organizer — Education Reform Student Competition

Received a $15,000 grant from the Mayo Clinic Health Policy Center to design and implement a national student competition on health profession education reform; finalists featured at the Mayo Clinic Education Reform Symposium, April 2009.

Co-Founder — MD Connector

An online academic utility for pre-medical students, medical students, and physicians. 2008

Co-Founder — The Physician Scholar, Inc.

An online publication enabling medical students to share diverse interests with the undergraduate medical community. 2007–2008

Vice Chair — Minnesota Medical Association Student Section

2007–2008

Committee Chair — REACH Clinic (Student-Run Free Health Clinic, Mayo Clinic)

2007–2008

Alumni Interviewer — Harvard College Admissions Office

Conducted interviews for high school applicants and submitted evaluations to the admissions committee. 2007–2010

Awards & Honors

Practice

Patient Choice Award — Allina Health

2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Residency

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Resident Scholarship

2014

Mayo Foundation Small Grant Award

2013

ARTE Scholarship — Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical (ODAC) Conference

2013

Medical School

Dean's Scholarship (merit-based full tuition) — Mayo Medical School

2007–2011

American Association of Anatomists Student Travel Award

2010

Contrast Media Research Young Investigator Award

2009

American Dermatologic Association Medical Student Fellowship

2009

Radiologic Society of North America Cum Laude Award for Best Education Exhibit

2008

College

Cum Laude with High Honors in Field — Harvard College

2007

Harvard College Scholar (Top 10% of freshman class)

2004

National Merit Scholar

2003