Overview
Christopher Hess is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida.
Dr. Hess is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher W. Hess
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Hess?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Hess by calling their office at 352-294-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher W. Hess a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher W. Hess is classified as an Elite expert for Movement Disorders, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher W. Hess specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher W. Hess is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Hess participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher W. Hess has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher W. Hess's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Hess accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher W. Hess accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-294-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Essential TremorDr. Hess isElite. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Hess isElite. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hess isElite. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- DysarthriaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile
- TorticollisDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Torticollis.
- Experienced
- AthetosisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- CamptocormismDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- ChoreaDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- GastrostomyDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- SeizuresDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- ShinglesDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.