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Dr. Christopher Opella, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Christopher Opella, MD
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Dr. Christopher Opella, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Okatie, SC.
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Dr. Christopher Opella, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Okatie, SC
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Opella, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Okatie, SC.

About

Dr. Opella graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Christopher Opella, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Okatie, SC and has 27 years experience. Dr. Opella currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Candler Hospital and Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. Dr. Opella has experience treating conditions like Vitamin B Deficiency and Nail Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Opella received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Opella's office accepts new patients. Dr. Opella is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin B Deficiency
Nail Infection
Wellness Examination
Vitamin B Deficiency
Nail Infection
Wellness Examination
Vitamin B Deficiency
Nail Infection
Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Shortness of Breath
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lymphangitis
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shingles
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Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Cancer
Skin Diseases
Skin Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Principal Financial Group
  • GEHA
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Superior Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
    122 Okatie Center Blvd N Ste 300, Okatie, SC 29909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 706-2287
  2. 2 Beaufort County Memorial Hospital
    122 Okatie Center Blvd N Ste 300, Okatie, SC 29909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 522-5600
  3. 3 Office
    1 Burnt Church Rd # B, Bluffton, SC 29910
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 270-0788
  4. 4 Office
    122 Okatie Center Blvd N Ste 310, Okatie, SC 29909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 706-8690
  5. 5 Gene McDaniel DO PA
    308 W Highway 199, Springtown, TX 76082
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 523-5402
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Opella
4.4
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Mar 01, 2019
Dr. Opella takes the time to explain everything in detail and makes sure you understand. His staff is very friendly and helpful. My experiences have been good so far.
June Gibson in Springtown, TX — Mar 01, 2019
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • JPS Hospital
    1998
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Opella, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Opella's profile.

Dr. Opella frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin B Deficiency and Nail Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Opella, MD is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Candler Hospital and Hilton Head Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Opella, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

    955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC

  • Candler Hospital

    5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA

  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center

    25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head Island, SC