About
Dr. Charles Adams earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1993. By 1998, he had built deep experience in integrative approaches and earned certification in Disodium Edetate (EDTA) Chelation Therapy. In 2011, the Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine certified him in Integrative and Holistic Medicine. He owns and operates Personal Integrative Medicine, PLLC in Ringgold, Georgia.
Dr. Adams focuses on cardiovascular prevention, hormone balancing, heavy metal toxicity, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, and neurological conditions including TBI and PTSD. He serves as an investigator for the TACT 2 study, a clinical trial evaluating chelation therapy in diabetic patients who have had heart attacks. His clinical toolkit includes IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, and a wide range of IV nutrient protocols. He is passionate about Vitamin D optimization, iodine therapy, and integrative oncology support. 1 The Lake) to discuss Vitamin C. Dr. Adams lives on Lookout Mountain with his wife of more than 30 years and their two rescue dogs. They have three adult children.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Tennessee, Memphis
Residency
Internal Medicine, Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, TN (completed 1993)
Additional Training
Certified in Disodium Edetate (EDTA) Chelation Therapy (1998); Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine by the Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (2011)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Adams right for?
Dr. Adams serves adults who want both conventional internal medicine and evidence-informed integrative therapies under one roof. Patients managing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hormone deficiencies, or thyroid disorders benefit from his broad clinical focus. He is a strong fit for individuals dealing with heavy metal toxicity, osteoporosis, or autoimmune conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn's disease. Patients recovering from TBI, PTSD, or concussion also find targeted support through his IASIS neurofeedback program. Those who want a physician involved in active clinical research may appreciate his role as a TACT 2 study site investigator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Adams treats a wide range of conditions across internal and integrative medicine. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, hormone deficiencies, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, heavy metal toxicity, TBI, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. He also supports cancer prevention and integrative oncology care.
Dr. Adams holds certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine through the Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, earned in 2011. He also earned certification in Disodium Edetate (EDTA) Chelation Therapy in 1998. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga in 1993.
Dr. Adams takes an integrative approach to cardiovascular prevention. He uses the Multifunction Cardiogram to detect microvascular disease, early coronary artery disease, and plaque instabilities before symptoms appear. He also offers EDTA Chelation Therapy and serves as an investigator for the TACT 2 clinical trial studying chelation in diabetic patients with prior heart attacks.
IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback is a low-level electrical stimulation therapy that gently prompts the brain to reorganize its patterns. Dr. Adams uses it to support patients with TBI, PTSD, concussion recovery, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. The practice has documented cases of high school students recovering academically after concussion treatment with this tool.
Dr. Adams applies a proprietary dietary framework he calls the Elly May Diet. It eliminates grains and dairy and runs approximately 95 percent plant-based. He incorporates this approach alongside other therapies as part of a comprehensive prevention and treatment plan.
Yes. Dr. Adams offers Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), testosterone balancing, thyroid hormone optimization, and hormone pellet implants. He is passionate about hormone balancing as a core part of preventive and restorative care for both men and women.
Dr. Adams offers an extensive IV therapy menu. Options include Vitamin C IV, Glutathione IV, Alpha Lipoic Acid IV, Major Auto-Heme Therapy (MAH), EDTA Chelation, UV Blood Irradiation (UVBI), Plaquex IV, DMPS IV, Macular Degeneration IV, Meyer's Cocktail, Iron IV, Magnesium IV, and Exosome Therapy, among others.
Yes. 1 The Lake to discuss Vitamin C and its clinical applications. He is an active writer on topics including MCG cardiology, chelation therapy, BHRT, Vitamin D, iodine, zinc, iron, IASIS therapy, and osteoporosis.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026