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Dr. Christopher Estel, MD

Cardiology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Estel, MD

Dr. Christopher Estel, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. Dr. Estel, completed a residency at University of Florida College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Estel an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Estel works at The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Gainesville/8th Avenue in Gainesville, FL with other offices in Lake City, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Angina, Peripheral Edema and Hypotension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Estel's Office Locations

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    The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Gainesville/8th Avenue
    4645 Nw 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (352) 605-3292
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Gainesville/Terrace
    1151 Nw 64th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (352) 605-9972
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Lake City
    3239 NW YORK DR, Lake City, FL 32055 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (386) 348-7358
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Angina
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Peripheral Edema
Hypotension
Atrial Fibrillation
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Pulmonary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Subacute Endocarditis
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Aortic Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Cardiac Event Monitor
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Atherectomy
Coronary Stenting
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Impella Device
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Treadmill Stress Test
Ultrasound
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1992016703
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Florida College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Florida College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
    • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Christopher Estel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Estel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Estel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Estel has seen patients for Angina, Peripheral Edema and Hypotension, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Estel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Estel. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Estel.

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