About
Dr. Charles T. Owens is an internist and nephrologist with more than 14 years of patient-centered practice. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, then pursued a fellowship in nephrology through Harvard Medical School, training at both Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and nephrology.
Dr. Owens served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He worked on the teaching and clinical faculty at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas from 2014 to 2019, then rejoined UT Southwestern faculty from 2020 to 2024. His clinical experience spans general internal medicine, palliative care, and acute and critical care medicine. D Magazine named him to their Best Doctors list for nephrology in 2021. He also earned multiple teaching awards from the Departments of Nephrology, Internal Medicine, UTSW Medical School, and Critical Care Advanced Practitioners. Texas Rising Stars recognized him from 2016 to 2018. Educating and empowering patients to guide their own care remains a defining focus of his practice.
Education & Training
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship
Nephrology, Harvard Medical School (trained at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Owens right for?
Dr. Owens is a strong fit for adults managing kidney disease, chronic illness, or complex internal medicine needs. Patients with hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or conditions requiring specialized nephrology expertise benefit from his dual-board background. He also serves patients who need palliative care guidance or acute and critical care coordination. Those who want a physician who takes time to explain and involve them in their own care will find his approach particularly well matched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Owens specializes in internal medicine and nephrology. He treats kidney disease, hypertension, and complex chronic conditions. His clinical background also includes palliative care and acute and critical care medicine.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified Dr. Owens in both internal medicine and nephrology. This dual certification reflects his training across two disciplines at leading academic institutions.
Dr. Owens earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He then completed a nephrology fellowship through Harvard Medical School, training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Yes. D Magazine named Dr. Owens to their Best Doctors list for nephrology in 2021. Texas Rising Stars recognized him from 2016 to 2018. He has also earned multiple teaching awards from nephrology, internal medicine, and critical care programs.
Dr. Owens focuses on educating and empowering patients to take an active role in their own care. He builds thorough, ongoing relationships with each patient. His approach draws on broad clinical experience across internal medicine, nephrology, and critical care.
Yes. Dr. Owens served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He also held a teaching and clinical faculty position at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas from 2014 to 2019, then rejoined UT Southwestern faculty from 2020 to 2024.
Yes. Dr. Owens has clinical experience in acute and critical care medicine in addition to palliative care. His training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital reinforced that background. He brings that depth of experience to his concierge practice at MD² Dallas Park Cities.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026