Christopher Abel, MD
Platinum Medical Director

Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Residency: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Dr. Christopher (Chris) Abel is Medical Director of Cooper Clinic Platinum direct medicine practice and a preventive medicine physician. He also maintains duties as Cooper Clinic Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Abel joined Cooper Clinic in 2000 and took on his role as a Platinum physician in 2018.

Dr. Abel received a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and a Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he completed an internal medicine residency. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has been presented with the Preston Hollow People and Park Cities People “People’s Choice” Award in multiple years. Dr. Abel is also an Eagle Scout.

Father of three daughters, Dr. Abel enjoys game nights, traveling and seeing movies with his family. He is active in tennis, soccer, basketball and his church.