Charles Edward Hill, MD

Meet The Doctor

What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?

Candid, clear and thoughtful discussions regarding the pathology of a disease process, the treatment plans being offered, the post-operative expectations, and the research and data supporting the operative decision and associated outcomes.

What is the most important factor in a doctor patient relationship and why?

Trust. Undergoing surgery is life-altering, and ideally this is always a positive change. Unfortunately, the undertaking is not without risk, and trusting your surgeon to have your best interest at heart is even more important when those risks manifest as surgical complications.

What hobbies or activities do you enjoy when you're not working?

Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my wife and two daughters. We love exploring the outdoors whether hiking trails, swimming and boating on the lake, or playing on the farm. In my personal time, I dabble as a shade tree mechanic.

What about your line of work do you find the most rewarding and why?

Some surgeries are quickly curative, like relieving bowel obstructions or removing an infected gallbladder or appendix. The relief expressed by the patient is immediate, because the problem was acute. Although a more gradual change, the improvement in overall quality of life patients experience after fixing a chronic issue like GERD, trouble swallowing, or an enlarging abdominal wall hernia can be even more rewarding. While the acute problem could be life threatening, the chronic issues contribute to a huge daily burden, and the joy that patients express in the months following successful surgery is the best medicine.