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Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD

Specializes in: Family Medicine
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and more.
1 Burnt Church Road May River Medical Pavilion
Bluffton, SC 29910

Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial and BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

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Office Locations

1 Burnt Church Road May River Medical Pavilion
Bluffton, SC 29910
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1 Burnt Church Road May River
Medical Pavilion Bluffton, SC 29910
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Some issues Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

screening EKG
Welcome to Medicare visit

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD performed more screening EKG, and Welcome to Medicare visit (initial preventive physical exam) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

lab tests
urine tests

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD had a list price for lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

electrocardiogram

In 2012, Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD performed more electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2012 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 17
emergency care 688

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2013 were emergency care, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 25
doctor visit 362
emergency care 251
lab tests 19
preventive care 67
vaccines 67

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 323
Black 43
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 59
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 36
Dementia 17
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 38
doctor visit 560
lab tests 91
preventive care 113
vaccines 113

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 92
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 511
lab tests 56
preventive care 57
vaccines 57

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 180
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 561
lab tests 22
preventive care 61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
skin procedures 17
vaccines 61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 93
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 35
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2017 were lab tests, emergency care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 15
doctor visit 515
emergency care 27
injections 15
lab tests 70

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 119
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 39
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2018 were lab tests and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 559
emergency care 65
lab tests 78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 116
Female 158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 262
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 18
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2018

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 39
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 802
lab tests 65
preventive care 16
vaccines 16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 222
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 17
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2020

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2021 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 31
doctor visit 520
lab tests 48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 135
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 242
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 20
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2021

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 20
doctor visit 1268
lab tests 39
preventive care 115
vaccines 75

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 461
Female 472
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 851
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 33
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 552
From 75 to 84 284
85 and over 70
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD in 2022

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC were emergency care, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

aspiration 15
blood draw 31
cardiac procedures 20
doctor visit 519
emergency care 257
injections 15
lab tests 54
preventive care 71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
skin procedures 17
vaccines 64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 146
Ethnicity
Black / African American 6
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 172
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 74
85 and over 16
Less than 65 12
65 to 74 150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 6
Cancer 6

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed residency at JPS Health Network. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency: JPS Health Network

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Beaufort Memorial
BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 972 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bluffton, SC. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-01
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Genuinely caring, sincere and personable. Listens well, answers questions completely, makes suggestions and reassures me that he is always available to see me should I have health issues crop up between wellness visits.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-18
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Dr. Opella and his staff are the best. Dr. Opella always reviews your history prior to appointment, listens, recommends, etc. Totally prepared and genuinely concerned about any issues you need to discuss.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-27
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Dr Opella is the best doctor I have ever had! He listened to my concerns, he explains everything to me so that I can understand. He is empathetic and concerned and makes everything easy to understand.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-02
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Dr Christopher Opella is the best. He is very personable, he is extremely well prepared for my doctor appointments, very knowledgeable, and very likable. I will always be a patient of Dr Opella.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-10
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I'm glad Dr Opella became my physician when I moved here 3 years ago. He's caring, easy to talk to, and very patient. He takes his time to explain all situations to me
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-15
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Dr. Opella always explains things thoroughly, thoughtfully, and respectfully. He offers advice and recommendations whenever I request it.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-16
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Dr. Opella is someone whose knowledge and opinion I trust completely. He takes time to answer my questions and address any concerns.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-25
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I would recommend dr. Opella to everyone who needs a dr. He explains everything to you & does not hurry you out.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-21
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Chris is best doctor I have ever had periodgreat insight, knowledge, professional and overall super solid guy!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-27
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Dr Opella is the best! He is thorough, super knowledgeable, caring, and answers any and all questions.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher M. Opella, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $369 JARDIANCE
$106 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$81 		STIOLTO
$56 		GLYXAMBI
$41 		TRIJARDY XR
$35 		Other
$49
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. $223 NEXLETOL
$223
Lilly USA, LLC $154 TRULICITY
$66 		JARDIANCE
$55 		EMGALITY
$33
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $110 INVOKANA
$68 		XARELTO
$29 		INVOKAMET
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $96 JANUMET XR
$68 		STEGLATRO
$14 		DULERA
$13
Other $713 Xofluza
$64 		FARXIGA
$58 		Ozempic
$57 		SOLIQUA
$42 		BYSTOLIC
$40 		Other
$452
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,652
Education $12

Biography

Dr. Christopher Opella is a specialist in family medicine and emergency medicine in Bluffton, SC and Medical Pavilion Bluffton, SC. Dr. Opella has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include the following: heart problems, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and celiac disease. He is professionally affiliated with Beaufort Memorial. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com. He attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston for medical school and subsequently trained at JPS Health Network for residency.

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