About
Dr. Carl DuCharme is a board-certified internal medicine physician with additional certifications in age-management medicine and peptide therapies. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Eckerd College before completing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His internal medicine residency at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas produced back-to-back recognition: he earned both Resident of the Year and served as Chief Resident in 2012-2013.
After residency, Dr. DuCharme spent several years as a hospitalist caring for patients with severe acute illness. He rose to Chief of the Department of Medicine at Physician's Regional Medical Center in Naples, FL, a role he held from 2017 to 2019. That time in acute care sharpened his belief that prevention, not reaction, should drive medicine. He joined Destination Health in 2020 and became owner and primary physician in Spring 2022, carrying forward the preventive legacy Dr. Hall established. His clinical passions include cardiovascular risk assessment, hormone optimization, cancer prevention, peptide therapies, and aging and longevity. He holds training in the Bale Doneen Method for heart attack and stroke prevention. Dr. DuCharme practices what he prescribes: he maintains an active lifestyle centered on nutrition and exercise, and competed as an amateur natural bodybuilder for 15 years. He still trains most days of the week. His wife competes as a brown-belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the two enjoy their Doberman and two miniature pinschers.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Eckerd College
Medical School
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Valley Hospital, Las Vegas, NV
Additional Training
Certification in Age-Management Medicine; Certification in Peptide Therapies; Training in the Bale Doneen Method for Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. DuCharme right for?
Dr. DuCharme is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients interested in cardiovascular risk reduction, hormone optimization, or cancer screening benefit from his specialized training. He works well with adults seeking thorough executive physicals and advanced diagnostics. Patients managing chronic conditions who want a physician available around the clock will find his membership model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. DuCharme specializes in preventive medicine, internal medicine, and functional medicine. He focuses heavily on cardiovascular risk, hormone imbalances, metabolic conditions, and cancer prevention. He also manages chronic diseases and applies advanced diagnostics to catch problems before they progress.
Yes, Dr. DuCharme holds board certification in internal medicine. He also carries certifications in age-management medicine and peptide therapies. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The Bale Doneen Method is a clinically validated approach to identifying and reducing risk for heart attack and stroke. Dr. DuCharme trained in this method and applies it at Destination Health. It allows him to assess cardiovascular risk with greater precision than standard screenings.
Dr. DuCharme spent several years as a hospitalist treating patients with severe acute illness. He also served as Chief of the Department of Medicine at Physician's Regional Medical Center in Naples, FL. That experience reinforced his conviction that preventing disease matters far more than treating it after it develops.
Yes, Dr. DuCharme offers hormone optimization using the BioTE Method. This approach uses bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to address imbalances that affect energy, metabolism, mood, and overall health. He also holds a certification in peptide therapies, which he incorporates into personalized treatment plans.
Dr. DuCharme offers genetic cancer screening and the Galleri multi-cancer early detection blood test. Galleri screens for signals from multiple cancer types with a single blood draw. He pairs these tools with a broader prevention strategy tailored to each patient's risk profile.
Members at Destination Health reach Dr. DuCharme 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. This direct access is a core feature of the membership model. Urgent needs receive same-day or next-day appointments.
Dr. DuCharme performs carotid artery scans, electrocardiograms, lung function capacity testing, body composition analysis, micronutrient testing, food intolerance testing, and advanced lab panels. These tools give him a detailed picture of each patient's health. He uses the results to build targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026