Looking to establish care with a primary care physician who cares about the whole person?

Dr. Charles is a board-certified family physician. She provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages and genders, from newborns to geriatrics.

She understands that health is holistic and encompasses mental, social, and environmental factors that affect one's wellness. Because the traditional medical model has been a source of trauma and harm for many individuals (especially those marginalized by their race, gender, sexual orientation, and/or disability), Dr. Charles aims to provide medical care that is justice-minded and patient-centered. Her philosophy of care is rooted in the belief that therapeutic patient-clinician relationships begin by trusting her patients as experts in their own bodies and experiences. From this foundation, she supports patients in behavior changes that reduce risk of disease, and works with them to choose medications and other therapies that help them achieve their health goals.

She is currently accepting new patients, including prenatal patients. Information to schedule an appointment is at the bottom of this page.

Prenatal Care

  • Routine OB labs and immunizations
  • First trimester dating ultrasound
  • Management of common complications of pregnancy and labor
  • Close collaboration with OB/GYN physicians

Breastfeeding Support

  • Breastfeeding counseling throughout pregnancy and baby's first year of life
  • Evaluation for mastitis

Reproductive Health

  • Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
  • Preconception counseling
  • Infertility workup

Well Child Care

  • Newborn nursery rounding -- for infants born to prenatal patients
  • Routine immunizations
  • Development and autism screening

Adult Primary Care

  • Routine immunizations
  • Cardiovascular health screening
  • Management of chronic conditions
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid disease
  • Cancer screening

Geriatrics

  • Resources for maximizing independence at home
  • Cognitive assessments
  • Goals of care discussions

Contact

Call to make an appointment.


Current patients can contact Dr. Charles's team with non-urgent concerns via the Patient Portal. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately.

SIHF Healthcare - Bethalto

2 Terminal Dr. Suite 8

East Alton, IL 62024

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
Closed