Dr. Christopher Estel, MD
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Dr. Christopher Estel, MD
Cardiology
Dr. Christopher Estel, MD is a cardiologist in Gainesville, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Estel has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Gainesville, FL 32605
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The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Gainesville/8th Avenue
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Gainesville/Terrace
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Lake City
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Estel is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital Lake City, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Estel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Estel specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ See hospitals
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About Me
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The Cardiac & Vascular Institute has provided comprehensive cardiovascular care to the residents of North Central Florida for over 45 years. We are the most comprehensive cardiovascular facility in the region. Patients experience...read morebiography
Christopher Estel, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist at The Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Dr. Estel graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Virginia University. He completed medical school and his residency...read moreCardiology
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University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Florida College Of Medicine
Residency HospitalWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2010
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 80
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
73%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean2% higher than the national average
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