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  • Family Medicine, Other Specialty
  • 48 years of experience
  • Chappel Christopher Office 222 Broadway Unit 301, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Brief Intro

Dr. Chappel, a Board Certified Family Practice Physician, has been practicing medicine in Osceola County since 1980. He is the owner and Medical Director of Chappel Family Practice, Primary Investigator for FPA Clinical Research, as well as Medical Director of his Specialized Care Team for 9 Nursing Homes. After graduating from Medical School at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Chappel joined the U.S. Navy and completed his Residency at Naval Regional Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl. He transferred to NARMC in Pensacola, FL to become a clinical instructor in the Department of Family Medicine. In 1982, he left the Navy, relocated in Kissimmee and opened Family Practice Associates, which grew to be an extremely successful medical practice. In 1989 he expanded his practice to include FPA Clinical Research and he has been conducting clinical trials continually since then. Additionally, Dr.Chappel is a nationally recognized Medical Lecturer; representing several major pharmaceutical companies such as Sarnoff-Aventis, Oscient, Abbott, Glaxo Smith Kline, Atherotech and Novartis. His knowledge and insight into the pharmaceutical field have proven to be extremely beneficial in the research arena, leading many established pharmaceutical companies to seek out FPA Clinical Research for the conduct of their clinical trials. In addition to being a well respected and sought-after physician, Dr. Chappel is also a very accomplished athlete. He competed nationally in Triathlons for many years and was an All-American Triathlete. He finished the Hawaiian Ironman World Championship Triathlon 6 times.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

United States Naval Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Indiana University School Of Medicine - 1977

Location & Hours

  • Chappel Christopher Office
  • 222 Broadway Unit 301, Kissimmee, FL 34741
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Skin Rash
  • Anemia
  • Obesity
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Esophagitis
  • Gout
  • Heart Failure
  • Intracranial Injury
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Pneumonia
  • Septicemia
  • Candidiasis
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Schizophrenia
  • Constipation
  • Emphysema
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Eczema
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Dementia
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Benign Thyroid Diseases
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Insomnia
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Procedures Performed

  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
  • Venipuncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • American Eldercare
  • Humana
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Florida Community Care
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Freedom Health
  • HealthNow
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellcare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Ambetter
  • United American
  • Ultimate Health Plans
  • Health Alliance
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  • Cancer 74
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
  • Orthopedics 114
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36