Orthopaedics
Christina Allen, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF; Team Physician, USA Taekwondo and US Soccer National Teams
Dr. Christina Allen specializes in treating knee and shoulder injuries, particularly in women athletes. A soccer enthusiast, Allen is an expert in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and athletic injuries of the shoulder. She has special interests in meniscus transplantation, ACL revision surgery and proximal hamstring repairs, which also are focal points for her research. As physician for the USA Taekwondo national teams, Allen has traveled to many countries, including China, Azerbaijan,
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Duke University (BS, Biomedical Engineering)
- Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (MD)
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh (Sports Medicine)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Griffin Hospital
- Saint Mary's Hospital
- Greenwich Hospital Association
- Yale-new Haven Hospital
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco
Experience
30+ years in practice