Dr. Lee ChristiansonMD FACOG DipABLM
Functional Medicine
at Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery — Lafayette, CA
About
Dr. Lee Antoinette Christianson is a board-certified OBGYN with dual certification from the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She attended Gonzaga University for her undergraduate education and earned her medical degree from Creighton University. She completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and her fellowship at Legacy Health/OHSU. She also holds a Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.
Dr. Christianson specializes in complex gynecologic conditions including endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and abnormal uterine bleeding. She is proficient in gynecologic ultrasound, hysteroscopy, laparoscopic surgery, and da Vinci robotic surgery. Her Lifestyle Medicine background shapes her approach: she prescribes food and movement alongside medications and uses GLP-1 therapies for appropriate patients. She lives in the Lamorinda area with her husband and two sons, and the family spends time hiking, skiing, and snowboarding.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Gonzaga University
Medical School
Creighton University
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Fellowship
Legacy Health/OHSU
Additional Training
American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Christianson right for?
Dr. Christianson is a strong match for women with complex gynecologic conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, or pelvic pain who want a surgeon invested in non-surgical options first. Patients navigating weight gain, metabolic concerns, or the menopausal transition benefit from her dual background in gynecology and lifestyle medicine. She works well with women who want food, movement, and evidence-based habits woven into their care plan alongside any necessary procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Christianson specializes in endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, perimenopause, weight gain, metabolic disorders, and infertility. She takes a holistic approach and favors the least invasive intervention appropriate for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Christianson holds a Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and is proficient in laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic surgery. She also performs hysteroscopy and gynecologic ultrasound. She completed a surgical fellowship at Legacy Health/OHSU.
Dr. Christianson holds dual board certification in OB/GYN and Lifestyle Medicine. She integrates food, movement, and lifestyle interventions into her prescriptions alongside conventional treatments. She favors interventions only when necessary and brings an evidence-based, whole-patient perspective to complex gynecologic care.
Yes. Dr. Christianson prescribes GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy for appropriate candidates. She connects weight management to broader gynecologic and metabolic health and supports patients with sustainable lifestyle strategies alongside medication when indicated.
Yes. Dr. Christianson guides patients through the menopausal transition using hormone therapy and evidence-based lifestyle counseling. She addresses symptoms including sleep disruption, mood changes, and metabolic shifts, drawing on both her gynecologic and Lifestyle Medicine training.
Dr. Christianson earned her medical degree from Creighton University. She completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and her fellowship at Legacy Health/OHSU. She holds additional certification from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Christianson evaluates and treats infertility with attention to underlying gynecologic conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids. Her Lifestyle Medicine background also informs her approach to fertility optimization through nutrition and metabolic health.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026