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Dr. Aiga Charles, MD

Dr. Aiga Charles, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Aiga Charles, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Templeton, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Locations

Templeton Women's Health Center

Templeton Women's Health Center350 Posada Ln Ste 202 Templeton, CA 93465
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(805) 212-1043

Bishop's Peak Women's Health Center

Bishop's Peak Women's Health Center1941 Johnson Ave Ste 301 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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New Patient?
(805) 212-1043

Dr. Charles is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Charles' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Charles

3.5
27 ratings, 23 with a written review
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1 star
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Excellent Dr
Very nice informative knowledgeable and friendly. And listens to your questions. Would definitely refer her to my family and friends.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 20, 2025
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The staff are efficient, friendly and responsive. Wonderful office!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 05, 2024
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She has a wonderful bedside manner. Puts at ease.
She makes you feel very comfortable as a patient. She is very professional and approachable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 06, 2024
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Attentive to detail. Will recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2024
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Great communication
Telehealth
Dr Charles made me feel comfortable very reassuring very knowledgeable and informative. She was very clear with her communication and I would recommend her to anybody anytime
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Soti Brazel – Jul 24, 2024
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So I’ve been a patient of Dr Charles for about two years now, at the point where we had been trying to conceive I tried telling her something isn’t right leading to us not being able to conceive, (I will note she had already done tests that were clear, but I still felt something wasn’t quite right) she seemed very dismissive of it because we had only been trying for 3 months…I gave it the benefit of the doubt because of the all clear previous results however at 6 months I went back and followed up to let her know I still felt something was off and she gave me medication and sent me on my way told me to try the medication for a few months and come back if no luck…no testing or further questioning. Well fast forward a year and a half I finally decided to go see a fertility specialist and based of the first appointment and our discussion he validated my feelings for having these concerns and is going to run even further testing to get down to the root of the problem. Plus he noted the m
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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May 23, 2024
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Does not care to be thorough with you
I am extremely frustrated with the care of Dr.Charles. I am pregnant with my first child and I am a high risk patient. All of my concerns have been ignored by her at every visit, which has led to me having to go to the emergency room. She is also very rude. The appointments are very rushed. She has done no research for my condition and just answers my questions with “I don’t know” . If you don’t know, you should figure it out, since you are a doctor . Not the doctor you want if you are expecting.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2023
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Phenomenal OBGYN
Dr. Charles inserted my first IUD and it was the easiest experience ever! I’ve never had children and have a chronic pelvic pain condition, so I braced myself for immense pain. However, she was so gentle and I barely felt anything. She listened to my concerns and was so compassionate and kind. Truly a top notch OBGYN!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 21, 2022
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All questions answered, diagnosis explained, staff very friendly and helpful.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Paula Byrd – Aug 17, 2021
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If you are an older women (past child bearing age) I would not recommend her. Her questions were for much younger patients, not menopausal women. She was very nice, but not the OBGYN for me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
18 others found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2020
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Exactly like the other one star review. She did not further investigate my symptoms and left me with no solution.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2018
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Unfortunately I had a similar experience as the other one star comments. From reading all the good ratings sounds like she is good if you're pregnant. She did not care about the issues I was going through; very dismissive and did not offer me any guidance or further investigate my symptoms on her own. After reading my records she clearly was not listening to me either. I found myself turning to the internet for answers and then to other health care professionals for diagnosis and treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Templeton, CA – Sep 05, 2018
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I MOVED HERE A YEAR AGO. IT WAS SO DIFFICULT LEAVING MY MEDICAL TEAM. FIRST, JESSICA COULDN'T BE MORE HELPFUL. SECOND, THE EXAM AND EXPERIENCE THAT I HAD WITH DR CHARLES WAS SO COMFORTABLE AND RELAXED I FELT TOTALLY AT EASE. THEY AREN'T IN MY INSURANCE NETWORK HOWEVER, I DON'T MIND PAYING THE EXTRA BECAUSE I GET SUCH GREAT CARE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER AND HER OFFICE.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2018
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Amazing Doctor, very compassionate & listens. She truly cares. I would give her 10 stars, Thank you so much for a very great surgery, and all the help & support through my "bumpy" ride.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Denise Loftus in Bradley, CA – Jan 31, 2018
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I'm towards the end of my third pregnancy. Doctor Charles has been my OB throughout all three pregnancies. She was able to deliver my first but unfortunately not my second because he was born at midnight and it was not her on call night. Hopefully she will be able to deliver #3! She is very personable and friendly. She asks how my other kids are doing. She is level headed and listens to your questions and concerns. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an OB/GYN. I LOVE the office staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Heidi in Atascadero – Jan 25, 2018
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I've only been seen by Dr. Charles once, but I was very impressed with her knowledge, and even more impressed by her compassionate, kind bedside manner. I got a very good feeling of being safe under her care. When I mentioned her name to a labor and delivery nurse, I was told that she has an excellent reputation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Paso Robles, CA – Mar 18, 2017
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I am looking for a gynecologist and had an appointment with Dr. Charles this morning. I am older now, and past menopause, so I am looking for an efficient woman doctor who is sensitive to the health needs of aging women. Dr Charles is just right for me. She treated my concerns with friendliness and professionalism. Finding a new doctor after many years with another practitioner is unsettling. I feel now that I am again in good medical hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Paso Robles, CA – Feb 03, 2017
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Had a problem and saw Dr. Charles for follow up. I found her very nice, respectful and knowledgeable. I had read other reviews here and found that Dr. Charles was a great listener and answered my questions and more. I would recommend her to anyone and I am very happy to have found her. The entire staff there is great and that can not be said for many offices.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Sandy F. in Paso Robles CA – Nov 16, 2016
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Very knowledgeable, friendly and thorough! Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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J in Paso Robles, Ca. – Aug 25, 2016
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I went to Dr. Charles for an IUD. After the implant, sex was very painful. About a month into having the IUD, it was pulled out during intercourse. Both of these outcomes are not typical when getting an IUD. After this, I found a new OBGYN. I wouldn't feel comfortable with Dr. Charles performing any procedure on me again nor would I have much faith in the efficacy of the procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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May 14, 2016
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Dr. Aiga Charles, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Templeton, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2010
  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
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Dr. Charles is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • French Hospital Medical Center

      1911 Johnson Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

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