Biographical summary
Zachary K. Christopher, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Christopher attended medical school at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona followed by fellowship training at the University of Utah in primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty.
Dr. Christopher's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with hip and knee arthritis. His research interests include outcomes research, biomechanics, complications, and novel techniques in hip and knee replacement.
Conditions treated
- Hip arthritis
- Knee arthritis
Procedures performed
Interests
- Primary and revision hip arthroplasty
- Primary and revision knee arthroplasty
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2024
Fellowship - Adult ReconstructionUniversity of Utah
- 2023
ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
MDUniversity of South Florida College of Medicine
- 2014
BS - Biological SciencesBarrett Honors College, Arizona State University
-
ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2024
3rd Place for Podium PresentationBritish Association for Surgery of the Knee
- 2024
1st Place for Podium PresentationBritish Association for Surgery of the Knee
- 2022
Academy for Emerging Leaders in Patient Safety (AELPS) ScholarshipThe COPIC Medical Foundation, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2021
1st Place – Best Paper AwardOrthopaedic Surgery Research Day, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2020
Highest OITE Score AwardOrthopaedic Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2020
3rd Place – Best Research PosterAcademic Excellence Day, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2018
Excellence in Pathology and Laboratory MedicineMorsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida
- 2017
Frankel ScholarshipMayo Clinic
- 2017
College of Medicine Merit ScholarshipMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2017
MD Class of 1985 ScholarshipMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2017
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society MemberGamma Florida Chapter, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2016
Commendation in Medical Science AwardMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2015
Morsani College of MedicineMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2014
Summa Cum LaudeBarrett Honors College, Arizona State University
- 2014
Moeur AwardAlumni Association, Arizona State University
- 2012
Mayo Clinic Premedical ScholarMayo Clinic
- 2010
Dean's ListArizona State University
- 2010
President Barack Obama ScholarArizona State University
- 2010
New American University President’s AwardArizona State University
- 2010
ScholarshipArizona Elk's Association
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberWestern Orthopaedic Association
- 2021 - present
CandidateAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- 2017 - 2018
PreceptorDoctoring I, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2017 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2016 - 2018
Student Educational AssistantStudent Affairs, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2015 - 2018
Collegium LeaderMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2014 - 2018
Intramural ChairClass Council, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2014 - 2015
Admissions Tour GuideMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
- 2014 - 2018
MemberFlorida Medical Association
- 2014 - 2018
MemberHillsborough County Medical Association
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications