Robert S. Charles, MD, FACS
Biography
Dr. Charles is a Board Certified and thrice recertified Urologist who has been in practice since 1986. He is currently seeing patients at the Abington and Huntingdon Valley office and is the Surgeon-in-Chief of the Division of Urology at Abington Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Robert Charles received his undergraduate degree from Emory University, Atlanta, GA, and his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency in Urology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Charles maintains an academic appointment at Temple University School of Medicine where he serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Urology.
In his free time, Dr. Charles likes to cook, golf and travel to interesting locations. Most importantly, he enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, three children and two grandchildren.
Areas of Expertise
- – Benign and malignant diseases of the prostate and bladder
- – Stone disease
- – Urinary infection
Undergraduate Education
- Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Medical Degree
- Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
- – General Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, 1980-1982
- – Urology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 1982-1986
Certifications
- Board of Urology
Associations
- – American Urological Association
- – Fellow of American College of Surgeons
- – Philadelphia Urological Society
Major Accomplishments
- Top Doc - Philadelphia Magazine and Castle Connolly, 2002 - Present