Jennifer Christensen, MD

Jennifer C. Christensen, MD

Pediatrics
4.8of 5 | (261) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

Accepting new patients ARC Bee Cave Ages seen: 0 - 20 Languages: Tongan Joined ARC: 2015

About Jennifer C. Christensen, MD

  • When she’s not at work, Dr. Christensen keeps busy with her two children who are actively involved with sports and music. She also enjoys playing with her dog, bike riding with the family, baking, and cooking. Dr. Christensen has studied and lived in Australia and the Pacific Islands of Tonga, Samoa and Hawaii. While she is an “island girl,” she enjoys football and basketball in Central Texas!

I chose Pediatrics because it is a pleasure and an honor to care for children from newborn to adolescence, and I am passionate about preventive care. I want to help provide the best guidance for both well and sick children, and I believe in patient education and evidence based medicine. Each patient is unique, and I work to find out what works best for each one while embracing cultural differences. I love to watch my patients grow and thrive!

Services

ADD/ADHD Evaluation

ADD/ADHD Evaluation

ARC Pediatrics recommends your child should have a complete physical exam, including vision and hearing tests, when evaluating for ADD/ADHD.

Behavioral Evaluation

Behavioral Evaluation

ARC Pediatrics provides behavioral evaluations to gather information to help your child and family.

Circumcision

Circumcision

Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis, called the foreskin, and is most often done one or two days after a baby boy’s birth. ARC Pediatricians are available to perform the procedure and answer any questions you may have about the procedure.

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Developmental and Autism Screening

Developmental and Autism Screening

Developmental and Autism screenings are tests that help diagnose developmental challenges in children.

Ear Piercing

Ear Piercing

Many of our trusted ARC pediatricians offer pediatric ear piercing in a comfortable, clean, and safe environment.

Flu Shots

Flu Shots

A Flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.

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Fluoride Varnish for Children

Fluoride Varnish for Children

Regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children. Some children may need check-ups more often.

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Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids

Hearing aids can be customized to your hearing needs and lifestyle with the goal to make your hearing sharper and last longer. ARC offers a 30-day trial period with unlimited visits to help ensure a proper fit.

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Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children

Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children

Hearing screenings are tests to help identify hearing loss in children and its severity.

Lactation Support

Lactation Support

If you choose to breastfeed, your ARC pediatrician, ob/gyn, and care team can provide advice and recommendations. We also partner with Breastfeeding Success (BFS) to help new parents fwith specialized educational materials, classes, and visits with a lactation consultant, as needed.

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Newborn Hearing Screenings

Newborn Hearing Screenings

Hearing loss screenings for newborns heklo determine if your baby has hearing loss.

Nexplanon Implantation and Removal

Nexplanon Implantation and Removal

Pediatric Eye Exam

Pediatric Eye Exam

ARC pediatric eye exams check eye health and scan for amblyopia risk factors, blurry vision, farsightedness, nearsightedness, vision loss, and more.

Pediatric Immunizations

Pediatric Immunizations

Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from diseases, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is important to maintain routine immunizations during a pandemic or other public health emergency to prevent further outbreaks.

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Pediatric Meet & Greet

Pediatric Meet & Greet

Preparing for your baby's arrival is an exciting time that can raise questions about the health care your child will receive. A free ARC Pediatric Meet & Greet is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about our practice and inquire about an individual doctors' philosophy of caring for infants, children, and teens. 

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Pediatric Mental Health

Pediatric Mental Health

When you have concerns about your child’s mental or behavioral health, your ARC pediatrician can conduct a screening or refer you to a provider who can determine the kind of help you need and help you access the right resources for your child.

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Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Well-Check Exam

Well-Check Exam

A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • Medical School
    University California, Irvine College Medicine, Irvine, CA, 2004
  • Residency
    University California, Irvine, CA, 2007
  • Education
    B.A in Molecular Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of California at Santa Cruz, 1995.
  • Professional Positions
    • Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
    • Member, American Medical Women’s Association
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society
  • Awards & Honors
    • Austin Monthly Magazine Top Pediatricians 2020
    • Top Docs for Kids 2021, Austin Monthly magazine

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.8out of 5
  • May 5, 2023

    I really like how she spoke to my daughter regarding the information that she needed to hear. It was very helpful.

  • May 3, 2023

    Our visit was excellent. The staff was so friendly and polite. My son felt very comfortable during his exam.

  • April 27, 2023

    The Dr. and nurses are great!

  • March 26, 2023

    The ease of getting a next day appt at the time we needed. We love Dr Christensen!

  • March 25, 2023

    Even getting was incredibly kind and helpful. The whole thing was smooth and pain free.

  • March 23, 2023

    Everything was wonderful. Being a first time parent is nerve wracking, and the pediatric staff at ARC Bee Cave really helped soothe a lot of my worries.

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