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Dr. Christopher Wells, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.5 (25)
Map Pin Small Panama City, FL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Christopher Wells, MD

Dr. Christopher Wells, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Panama City, FL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. Dr. Wells, completed a residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Patients rated Dr. Wells an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Wells works at Digestive Diseases Center in Panama City, FL with other offices in Panama City Beach, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Wells' Office Locations

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    Digestive Diseases Center
    204 E 19TH ST, Panama City, FL 32405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Digestive Diseases Center
    12216 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 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.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Barrett's Esophagus
Diarrhea
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Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Esophagitis
Pancreatitis
Splenomegaly
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cachexia
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Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Foot Infection
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Megacolon
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Shortness of Breath
Throat Pain
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.5
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    (15)
    4 Star
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    3 Star
    (1)
    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (9)
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    About Dr. Christopher Wells, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1285618454
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
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    Internship
    • University OF ALABAMA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Wells has seen patients for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wells on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Wells. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wells.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Wells, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Wells appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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