Dr. Christopher Bray, MD, PhD, CPE, FACP, is a physician-scientist and educator based in Gainesville, FL. He is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who centers his practice on Lifestyle Medicine to address the root causes of illness. Additionally board-certified in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Bray utilizes a comprehensive toolkit to treat the whole person. Widely recognized for his commitment to patient-centered care, he founded Archangel Michael Health to bring accessible Direct Primary Care to the Gainesville community and to patients throughout Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee, and New Hampshire. Board certifications in ABIM, ABOIM, ABIHM, and soon ABLM.
A proud member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, he graduated summa cum laude from Florida State University with four bachelor’s degrees (Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, and Biochemistry). He then earned his MD and a PhD in molecular genetics and microbiology (stem cell biology) at the University of Florida, authoring over 30 scientific publications and completing his internal medicine residency there in 2010.
Dr. Bray served on the faculty at UF until 2012 before entering private practice; he has also been a faculty member at UCF College of Medicine since 2017. As program director of a large internal medicine residency program, Dr. Bray led and mentored more than 150 residents, overseeing not only clinical training but also the program’s leadership, teaching, and research initiatives. He maintains active leadership in the medical community through memberships in the ACMS, AAPL, ACLM, ACP, and FMA. Under his guidance, the residency flourished in academic rigor, high-value patient care, and professional development.
Believing that the root of “doctor” is “teacher,” Dr. Bray empowers patients to become the CEO of their own health. His team acts as an advisory board—delivering actionable guidance on nutrition, lifestyle changes, and medical interventions. By focusing on prevention and addressing root causes, Dr. Bray helps patients steer clear of unnecessary healthcare costs and confidently chart their path to long-term wellness.
Our history
For years, Dr. Bray envisioned a practice where patients could partner deeply with their physicians and receive truly individualized, holistic care. By January 2025, this vision crystallized into Archangel Michael Health—a new model of healthcare designed to address the frustrations of rushed, fragmented systems. Here, accurate diagnosis, lifestyle-based interventions, and shared decision-making work together to give patients genuine autonomy in their health journey.
Our mission
At Archangel Michael Health, our mission is to place your health and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. By taking the time to learn your unique story, we develop a tailored plan that addresses your individual needs and goals. Our physician-led team provides thorough diagnoses, holistic care, and compassionate guidance—giving you the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about your health and achieve long-term wellness.
Publications
Selected publications and scholarly works by Christopher L. Bray, MD, PhD, FACP. Click any title to view the record (PubMed, DOI, or repository).
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- Galloway M, Hoffman N, Bray CL, Ebrahim A, Puebla B, Ritchie D. Case Report: Weakness and Recurrent Falls in an Older Patient. Geriatrics (Basel). 2025;10(2):41.
- Hashmi M, Bodla ZH, Niaz F, Farooq U, Niaz Z, Bray CL, Okonoboh P. Navigating Thyroid Crises: A Nationwide Analysis of the Weekend Effect and Mortality Trends in Myxedema Coma (2016–2020). J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2025;15(2):6–13.
- Bodla ZH, Hashmi M, Niaz F, Farooq U, Khalil MJ, Khalid F, Charles K, Bray CL. Investigating the Effects of Nosocomial Clostridioides difficile Infection Among Acute Leukemia Patients. HCA Healthc J Med. 2024;5(6):681–692.
- Galloway M, Sim JJ, Slater A, Bray C, Bishev D, Walker P. An Overlap of Anticoagulant-Related and IgA Nephropathy: A Case Report. Glomerular Dis. 2024;4(1):167–171.
- Bodla ZH, Hashmi M, Niaz F, Khalil MJ, Khalid F, Niaz Z, Hashmi MA, Farooq U, Chaudhury R, Bray CL. The changing landscape of geriatric care in acute myeloid leukemia: a 5-year analysis of inpatient mortality predictors, trends in mortality, and chemotherapy use. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2024;37(5):813–821.
- Bodla ZH, Hashmi M, Niaz F, Auyeung AB, Oyetoran A, Khalil MJ, Faisal MS, Khalid F, Zakieh AR, Bazikian Y, Bray CL. Double Trouble: COVID-19 Infection Exacerbates Sickle Cell Crisis Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients—Insights from National Inpatient Sample 2020. Hematol Rep. 2024;16(3):421–430.
- Abraham AT, Mojaddedi S, Loseke IH, Bray C. Hypertension in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: An Updated Literature Review. Cureus. 2024;16(6):e62246.
- Bodla ZH, Hashmi M, Niaz F, Farooq U, Khalid F, Tariq MJ, Khalil MJ, Brown VS, Bray CL. Independent predictors of mortality and 5-year trends in mortality and resource utilization in hospitalized patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2024;37(1):16–24.
- Tang X, Oyetoran A, Jones T, Bray C. Aeromonas caviae-Associated Severe Bloody Diarrhea. Case Rep Gastrointest Med. 2023;2023:4966879.
- Habib R, Ismail Z, Nanajian A, Calestino M, Bray C. A rare case of Candida parapsilosis pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient. Int J Case Rep Images. 2023. (DOI)
- Marachi A, Khan S, Perez Sifontes E, Iyer UG, Bray C. A Rare Case of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Caused By IgG4-Related Disease. SN Compr Clin Med. 2022. (DOI)
- Malone M, Bray C, Liu XS. Diagnosis of the Primary Tumor Site in the Case of Liver Metastatic Carcinoma. Cureus. 2022;14(7):e26782.
- Rayan MN, Tang X, Khazem M, Clements W, Bray C. Case for Thought: Meckel’s Diverticulum in the Adult Population. Cureus. 2022;14(4):e24494.
- Banwait R, Alquadan S, Wilson S, Upadhyay D, Singh D, Patel R, Bray C, Toklu HZ. Administration of systemic steroids during hospitalization does not improve the clinical outcome in patients with Covid-19. J Res Pharm. 2021;25(6):841–851. (DOI)
- Wang Y, Wang D, Liang H, He J, Luu SW, Bray CL. Age — a significant independent factor of A1C levels: Evidence from NHANES 1999–2014. Prim Care Diabetes. 2020;14(5):420–424.
- Wang D, Wang Y, Madhu S, Liang H, Bray CL. Total hemoglobin count has significant impact on A1C — Data from NHANES 1999–2014. Prim Care Diabetes. 2019;13(4):316–323.
- Wang D, Hatahet M, Wang Y, Liang H, Bazikian Y, Bray CL. Multivariate analysis of hypertension in general US adults based on the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline: data from NHANES 1999 to 2016. Blood Press. 2019;28(3):191–198.
- Ye F, Silverstein BV, Jansen M, Bray CL, Lee AC. Sinoatrial Arrest Caused by Ticagrelor after Angioplasty in a 62-Year-Old Woman with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Tex Heart Inst J. 2019;46(3):203–206.
- He J, Haykal R, Coville H, Gadikota JP, Bray C. Hepatic Hydrothorax without Apparent Ascites and Dyspnea — A Case Report. J Clin Diagn Res. 2018;12(10):OD14–OD16. (DOI)
- Shah SR, Luu SW, Calestino M, David J, Bray C. Management of atrial fibrillation-flutter: up-to-date guideline paper on the current evidence. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2018;8(5):269–275.
- Desai R, Patel U, Sharma S, Singh S, Doshi S, Shaheen S, Shamim S, Korlapati LS, Balan S, Bray C, Williams R, Shah N. Association Between Hepatitis B Infection and Pancreatic Cancer: A Population-Based Analysis in the United States. Pancreas. 2018;47(7):849–855.
- Haykal R, Youniss MA, Al Kateb M, Toklu HZ, Bray CL. A Case of Severe Hyperkalemia Presenting with No Significant ECG Changes. J Clin Diagn Res. 2018;12(5). (DOI)
- Wang D, Wang Y, Liang H, David JE, Bray CL. Race and ethnicity have significant influence on fractional exhaled nitric oxide. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2018;120(3):272–277.e1.
- Ye F, Silverstein BV, Khuddus MA, Bray CL, Lee AC. Giant Left Ventricular Thrombus in a Patient with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report and Minireview. Case Rep Cardiol. 2018;2018:3714742.
- Bray C, Bell LN, Liang H, Collins D, Yale SH. Colorectal Cancer Screening. WMJ. 2017;116(1):27–33.
- Bell LN, Berg RL, Schmelzer JR, Liang H, Mazza JJ, Kanth R, Bray CL, Zaldivar CB, Yale SH. Thromboembolic complications following a first isolated episode of superficial vein thrombosis: a cross-sectional retrospective study. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2017;43(1):31–37.
- Bray C, Bell LN, Liang H, Haykal R, Kaiksow F, Mazza JJ, Yale SH. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-reactive Protein Measurements and Their Relevance in Clinical Medicine. WMJ. 2016;115(6):317–321.
- Bray CL. Hemangioblastic Origins of the Adult Endothelial Progenitor Cell. PhD Dissertation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2005. (Dissertation)
- Bray CL, Cahill KS, Oshier JT, Peden CS, Theriaque DW, Flotte TR, Stacpoole PW. Methylphenidate does not improve cognitive function in healthy sleep-deprived young adults. J Investig Med. 2004;52(3):192–201.
- Fisher RC, Slayton WB, Chien C, Guthrie SM, Bray C, Scott EW. PU.1 supports proliferation of immature erythroid progenitors. Leuk Res. 2004;28(1):83–89.
- Bernier UR, Bray CL, Yost RA. Effect of vacuum on the performance of the flame ionization detector used for vacuum-outlet gas chromatography. J Microcolumn Sep. 2000;12(4):226–235. (DOI)