About
Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Liberal Arts from Colgate University in 1969. He then completed his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine in 1973. His training continued at University Hospital in Boston, where he served as both Junior and Senior Resident through 1976. He went on to complete three fellowships: an NIH Cardiovascular Trainee program at Boston University School of Medicine, a Nephrology Fellowship, and a Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Fellowship at University Hospital and Boston City Hospital.
Dr. Tifft holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Nephrology. The American Society of Hypertension also recognizes him as a Specialist in Clinical Hypertension. He serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Avedisian and Chobanian Boston University School of Medicine and maintains an elected fellowship in the American Heart Association's Council on High Blood Pressure Research. His research and teaching have centered on hypertension and cardiovascular prevention throughout his career. Castle Connolly named him a Top Doctor every year from 2010 through 2024. Boston Magazine placed him on its Top Doctors list from 1999 through 2015. He takes a personalized and academic approach to internal medicine, drawing on his decades at Boston Medical Center to help each patient improve and maintain their health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Colgate University, Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Liberal Arts, 1969
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1973
Residency
University Hospital Boston, Junior and Senior Resident, 1974-1976
Fellowship
NIH Cardiovascular Trainee, Boston University School of Medicine, 1976-1977; Nephrology Fellowship, University Hospital/Boston City Hospital, 1975-1976; Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Fellowship, University Hospital/Boston City Hospital, 1976-1978
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tifft right for?
Dr. Tifft is a strong fit for adults seeking expert management of hypertension or cardiovascular risk. Patients with chronic kidney disease, metabolic conditions, or complex cardiovascular histories benefit from his subspecialty training. He works well with patients who value a physician with deep academic and research experience. Those looking for direct after-hours access and same- or next-day appointments will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tifft focuses on hypertension, cardiovascular health, nephrology, and chronic disease management. He also delivers comprehensive preventive care and internal medicine for adults. His three fellowships and decades of academic work at Boston Medical Center inform his approach to each of these areas.
Yes. Dr. Tifft holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Nephrology. The American Society of Hypertension also certifies him as a Specialist in Clinical Hypertension.
Dr. Tifft serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Avedisian and Chobanian Boston University School of Medicine. He has centered his research and teaching on hypertension and cardiovascular prevention throughout his career.
Yes. Castle Connolly named Dr. Tifft a Top Doctor every year from 2010 through 2024. Boston Magazine also placed him on its Top Doctors list from 1999 through 2015.
Dr. Tifft completed three fellowships after his residency. These include an NIH Cardiovascular Trainee program at Boston University School of Medicine, a Nephrology Fellowship, and a Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Fellowship at University Hospital and Boston City Hospital.
Dr. Tifft takes a personalized and academic approach to internal medicine. He draws on 37 years of teaching and patient care at Boston Medical Center to help each patient improve and maintain their health. His patients reach him directly by phone after hours and on weekends.
Yes. Dr. Tifft primarily serves patients from greater Boston and also welcomes patients from across New England.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026