About
Chelsea Berges, DO, brings rural-focused family medicine training and a genuine passion for whole-family care to McAlester Direct Primary Care. She grew up in a small Iowa town where her father practiced medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University after spending two years at Oklahoma Christian University competing in track and field, including the heptathlon. She went on to complete her medical degree at UNT Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth, Texas, where she enrolled in the Rural Track program, which provides additional preparation for physicians who intend to practice in rural communities.
Dr. Berges completed her family medicine residency through the OSU Family Medicine Program, finishing in McAlester. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and welcomes complex diagnostic challenges alongside routine visits. Outside of work, she raises guineas, chickens, and Texas Longhorns on a small acreage and stays active through running and hunting.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Iowa State University, Bachelor's degree
Medical School
UNT Health Sciences Center, Fort Worth, TX
Residency
Family Medicine, OSU Family Medicine Program
Additional Training
Rural Track training at UNT Health Sciences Center
Who is Dr. Berges right for?
Dr. Berges is an excellent fit for families who want one physician to care for every member across all age groups. Patients with complex or difficult-to-diagnose conditions benefit from her enthusiasm for working through clinical puzzles. Her rural track training makes her especially effective for patients in southeastern Oklahoma who need broad, accessible primary care. She also serves patients who prefer a physician with deep ties to small-town community medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dr. Berges enjoys caring for the whole family across every age group. She handles both routine visits and more complex cases with equal enthusiasm.
The Rural Track at UNT Health Sciences Center offers additional clinical preparation for physicians planning to practice in rural settings. Dr. Berges completed that training to build the broad skills rural communities need from a primary care physician.
Dr. Berges completed her family medicine residency through the OSU Family Medicine Program. Her residency ultimately placed her in McAlester, where she now practices.
Yes. Dr. Berges actively enjoys complex cases where she needs to work through a diagnostic puzzle. She brings that same attention to routine day-to-day visits as well.
Dr. Berges grew up in rural Iowa and always intended to practice in a small town. Her Rural Track medical training reinforced that goal, and she chose to put down roots in McAlester after her residency.
Yes. Dr. Berges is currently accepting new patients at McAlester Direct Primary Care. Prospective patients can sign up directly through the practice website.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026