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Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD

Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in North Charleston, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kestner has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kestner is affiliated with Trident Medical Center Charleston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

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  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Kestner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kestner

4.7

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
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3 Star
17%
17%
2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A Happy Patient – Nov 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Good experience! – Oct 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
aircooledbusses – Sep 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sherry Lee – Aug 31, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Beach – Jul 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mom of Anna Knight – Feb 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Suzie P – Sep 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
North Charleston – Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Ben McCollum in Charleston, SC – Apr 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Kestner, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in North Charleston, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kestner has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Duke University - Durham Nc

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Temple University - Philadelphia Pa

    Residency Hospital
  • Temple University - Philadelphia Pa

    Internship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 2006
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr
    Charleston, SC 29406
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center

    295 Midland Pkwy
    Summerville, SC 29485
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
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