
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Edward Charles and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I deliver comprehensive, expert care in collaboration with each of my patients.
Specializing In
Specializes in minimally invasive techniques with a focus on hernia repair, thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Interests & Activities
I enjoy running, snowboarding, cooking and spending time with my family.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Preferred Phone Number
602-865-4570
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program, General Surgery, 1999
- Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina, 1994
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2025
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Locations
- Banner Health Center plus
- 7701 West Aspera Boulevard, Suite 102, Glendale, AZ 85308
Testimonials
5 out of 5.0
253 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Great bedside manner. Thorough explanation and never felt rushed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr Charles is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr explained things very well and answered all our questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
He gives very good care..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Charles is so nice and down to earth. He makes you feel comfortable and cares for his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Charles answered all questions and explained everything as what to expect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr. Charles is a great surgeon and my procedure could not have gone better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Dr. Charles gives great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
He was awesome in every way, very respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
He was very informative explaining processes as well as other issues I inquired of him. He spent a good amount of time with us n didn't rush in and rush out like some medical professionals I've encountered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
He concerned about you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Very informative and patient with my questions. He did not rush through my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Charles Edward was a good doctor very patient he listens to you and he cares about your health I recommend him to all my family and friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
He explained and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
He is personable, not rushed, and explains everything in terms that we understood perfectly. He made us feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Charles is always very professional and takes great care of my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
Dr. Charles is very professional and always gives excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
He cares and takes his time with you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
He shows concern for all my questions and made sure my healing was on track
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr Charles took his time answer all my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Charles is a excellent doctor and is very professional and always makes me feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Great surgeon!! Minimal recovery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Dr. Charles take good care of me. We brain storm options on what the next move will be to solve my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Doctor Charles is very professional and gives exceptional care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
He spent time listening
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
He was patient, he listened, and explained himself. We didn't feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Took time to explain my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr. Charles makes you feel confident and secure in his ability as a surgeon. You are immediately put at ease because of his compassionate and caring demeanor. He exudes kindness and a genuine concern for his patients that is a reflection of his passion for his chosen profession. He is dedicated to ensuring that he is able to give his patients the best possible care and treatment for whatever ailment they are entrusting to his care. I always recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Well mannered and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
He was very thorough and did not rush in explaining my health problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Excellent Surgeon with a professional bedside manner !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
He has a wonderful bedside manner. He does not rush you and he explains the procedure very thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Explained everything very well. He was nice and a kind person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
He is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Great knowledge of my condition. Very pleasant ready to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
He is the best. He is very professional and helps me, as his patient, understand my medical issues and how to resolve them. I am a retired military guy and that impacts my view and respect for leaders. As such, I would follow Dr Charles leadership into battle anytime!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Very attentive and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2024
Dr. Charles is kind and knowledgeable. He fit me into his schedule on short notice and made things easy for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Explained things very well and was very easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
He was very friendly and treated me like I was the only thing that he was concentrating on! I would gladly have Dr. Charles perform another surgery on me again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
He is very knowledgeable, friendly shows empathy and took the time to make sure I understood the procedure and explains things so well. My husband and I immediately felt confidence in Dr Charles that he was the surgeon to do my surgery. And we were correct with our assumption. There are not enough words that can express how good I feel after my surgery thus far. Im very thankful my primary care physician referred me to Dr Charles he's amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
He is a very good surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
He is experienced, knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner I have ever seen in a doctor much less a surgeon. He could teach a class in it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
He is a very caring doctor and takes the time to understand the situation. Very knowledgeable and professional with his work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2024
I've witnessed him work miracles on my sister so that is why I chose him for my surgery. He is the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
He is all rounder, superstar, beautiful soul he has. Amazing doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Dr. Charles will take whatever time is necessary. What a caring person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Since the first day I met with Dr Charles he was so informative and seemed full of genuine concern for my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
He is kind and he listens very well. He is knowledgeable and explains everything and any concerns that I had in detail. He explains exactly what the procedure is and gives peace with it. He explained how the hospital procedures would work and go. His bedside manner is probably one of the best I've ever encountered. He tries to make a personal connection to give ease to the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
Just a good person to deal with. Dr. Charles gives you options and takes his time. Its like being the only one his office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
This Dr is very professional and shows that he really cares about his patients. I'm so pleased with the treatment that he gave me, Kudos to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
He explained everything to me in detail, so I wouldn't be worried answered my questions. He was very knowledgeable very helpful and a good person and that's important. He told me a little bit of pain I would be in how the procedure would be happening. How long to expect to be there and how long it would take for me to get better that's all anyone could ever expect, he is a good person. Thank you so much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2024
He is definitely the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr Charles was extraordinary! Just could not have found a better doctor! Answered all my concerns prior to surgery, on phone and in-person. Surgery went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr. Charles is so personable, understanding and excellent at what he does. I really enjoy being a patient of his.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
He seems to know what he is doing, I will know more after my surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr. Charles is an amazing human being as well as surgeon. He took more than ample time to explain everything about the surgery and what I should expect before during and after the surgery, he also conducted a similar surgery on my wife and we would highly recommend him to anyone who needed a general surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
He is the best! The best Dr/surgeon I have ever had. He really took the time to go over everything and made me feel very comfortable so when it came down to getting my surgery I had no worries.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
He listened to my questions and answered them, Kind, courteous and gentle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr Edward Charles is an Excellent listener, I'm never rushed when asking questions. Very Compassionate, Great Bed side manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr. Charles is one of a kind. He truly cares for each of his patients and he takes time to make sure you understand everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
He's an amazing surgeon and Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
From the moment I met Dr Charles, I knew that this man was going to help me. He had such a positive outlook about caring for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
He is the best! I wish all doctors were like him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Dr. Charles was excellent in every area, really took time to explain everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2024
Great surgeon, very personable, explained everything and has a good assistant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Dr. Charles is extremely knowledgeable and speaks to his patients at a common sense level of understanding. He is very upfront and honest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
He is knowledgeable, respectful , friendly, thorough, and has a great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
He made the process and understanding what was going to happen very simple.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
Dr. Charles was great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2023
He was very friendly, and explained everything to me! I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2023
He is an amazing person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2023
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
I really felt comfortable with him. He was thorough, and explained what may be happening and what the plan is for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
He was very caring, kind and knowledgeable! He took time to hear all my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2023
He's knowledgeable, skilled, takes time to explain and answer questions and genuinely cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2023
Dr. Charles is a consummate professional - super friendly and highly competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2023
Dr. Charles is a consummate professional, super friendly and highly competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2023
Took the time to explain my health issue in detail. Provided multiple options for correcting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2023
He was informative. Answered questions. Spent the time we needed without feeling rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
He was overall excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2023
The Dr is very professional, talking to you, care about you, very respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2023
He is truly concerned with his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2023
Dr. Charles is very clear in explaining everything that pertains to my understanding my situation. He is very willing to take the necessary time to ensure I am well informed. His explanations are uncomplicated and appropriately easy to understand. His approach is very personal, friendly, open and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2023
Excellent bedside manner. Listened and asked questions. Timely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Dr. Charles took his time explaining everything my first visit and during my post op appointment. I felt very comfortable and appreciate him addressing my concerns and explaining things so I understand them. I wish he could be my primary care doctor as well. Wonderful doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2023
The doctor answered all my questions and was very respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2023
Dr Charles truly understands what the patient is going through. He is calm and patient and explains everything in thorough detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2023
He was very thorough in evaluating and explaining my particular situation. He clearly diagramed the issue to show me what my condition is and discussed what the steps are and what to expect. It's vital and highly important to not have a doctor rush time with a patient. He was very willing, accommodating and courteous throughout the consultation for my initial meeting with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2023
He is probably one of the best doctors I've even had an interaction with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2023
I liked the way he explained everything, and he was very helpful in helping me understand!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2023
Dr. Charles is a wonderful professional. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and great communication. He talked about my issues and how the procedure will occur. I felt comfortable with Dr. Charles. Thanks doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2023
He was nice and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2023
Dr. Edwards is kind, compassionate, patient and listens to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2023
Explained what needed to be done so I understood everything that was going to happen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2023
Thorough, great personality and very professional.
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