About
Dr. Darin Charles is a board-certified family physician who has served the Mansfield community since 2006. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, one of the top programs in the state, where his peers elected him Chief Resident and faculty named him Resident of the Year.
Before founding Hometown Health, Dr. Charles joined Methodist Medical Group shortly before the opening of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. He grew his practice from zero to thousands of families and served as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer of Methodist Health System. He also chaired multiple boards and served on the Medical Executive Committee during the hospital's formative years. The Fort Worth Business Press recognized him as a Healthcare Hero, and both the Fort Worth Hospital Council and D CEO Magazine nominated him for Physician of the Year. His clinical passions include chronic disease management, preventive medicine, infectious disease, and nutrition. Away from the office, he is a husband and father of three, an active member of First Methodist Church of Mansfield, and a committed supporter of Mansfield ISD health initiatives. He and his wife Dana are both proud Mansfield High School graduates.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine residency, University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Charles right for?
Dr. Charles is a strong fit for families seeking a single physician who knows them personally over time. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his focus on disease management and prevention. Patients interested in nutrition and wellness find his clinical passions align well with their goals. His small panel means members can reach him directly, any time of day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Charles treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions in patients of all ages. His clinical focus areas include chronic disease management, preventive medicine, infectious disease, and nutrition. He also handles routine care such as annual physicals, immunizations, and minor procedures.
Yes, Dr. Charles holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Charles has served the Mansfield community since 2006. Before founding Hometown Health, he built a large family medicine practice at Methodist Medical Group over more than a decade.
Dr. Charles believes every patient deserves the same level of care he gives his own friends and family. He keeps his panel small so he can develop a personalized health plan for each member and offer direct, unhurried access.
Yes. Members contact Dr. Charles around the clock through the Spruce app. The app supports secure messaging, prescription refills, and appointment scheduling at any hour.
Absolutely. Preventive medicine is one of Dr. Charles's core clinical passions. Annual physicals, health screenings, immunizations, and wellness planning are all part of what a Hometown Health membership covers.
The Fort Worth Business Press named Dr. Charles a Healthcare Hero. The Fort Worth Hospital Council and D CEO Magazine both nominated him for Physician of the Year. Hometown Health has also earned multiple Best of Mansfield honors from the Mansfield News Mirror.
Yes. Dr. Charles actively supports Mansfield ISD health initiatives and serves as a member of First Methodist Church of Mansfield. He and his wife Dana are both Mansfield High School graduates with deep roots in the community.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026