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Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (11)
Map Pin Small North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD

Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in North Charleston, SC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center. Dr. Kestner, completed a residency at Temple University - Philadelphia PA. Patients rated Dr. Kestner an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Kestner works at South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center in North Charleston, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Plantar Fasciitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Kestner's Office Locations

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    South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center
    9100 Medcom St, North Charleston, SC 29406 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Morton's Neuroma
Osteoarthritis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sever's Disease
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
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    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • First Choice Health
    • Health Net
    • Humana
    • Premera Blue Cross
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1912147083
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University - Durham NC
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Temple University - Philadelphia PA
    Residency
    Internship
    • Temple University - Philadelphia PA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Trident Medical Center
    • Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center

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

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

    Dr. Kestner works at South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center in North Charleston, SC. View the full address on Dr. Kestner’s profile.

    Dr. Kestner has seen patients for Limb Pain, Joint Pain and Plantar Fasciitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kestner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Kestner. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kestner.

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