About
Dr. Natalie Charlton is a fifth-generation San Franciscan who has practiced in the city since 2012. She earned her undergraduate degree at UCLA and her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Charlton spent nearly a decade at CPMC after residency, supervising residents and medical students and serving on the board of Pacific Inpatient Medical Group. She chaired the Utilization Management Committee at CPMC for five years and contributed to the Clinical Competency Committee. Her transition to outpatient medicine reflects a long-held desire to follow patients over time, a tradition her father and grandfather both honored as primary care physicians in San Francisco. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and delivers comprehensive, evidence-based care with an emphasis on prevention and whole-person wellness. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and their two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UCLA
Medical School
USC Keck School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Charlton right for?
Dr. Charlton is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a primary care physician. Patients focused on prevention and whole-person wellness align well with her clinical approach. She is particularly effective with adults managing chronic conditions who benefit from continuity of care. Patients who value an evidence-based, collaborative approach to their health will feel at home with Dr. Charlton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Charlton specializes in internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. She emphasizes whole-person wellness and evidence-based care. Her clinical focus includes helping patients maintain health over the long term, not just addressing acute concerns.
Yes, Dr. Charlton holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the USC Keck School of Medicine and completed her residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Charlton earned her undergraduate degree at UCLA and her medical degree from the USC Keck School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center, where she later spent nearly a decade in clinical and leadership roles.
Dr. Charlton chaired the Utilization Management Committee at CPMC for five years. She also served on the board of Pacific Inpatient Medical Group and contributed to the Clinical Competency Committee. She supervised residents and medical students throughout her time at CPMC.
Dr. Charlton wanted to follow patients over time and build lasting clinical relationships. That philosophy mirrors a family tradition: her father and grandfather both practiced primary care in San Francisco. She joined this practice to deliver that kind of continuity-focused care.
Dr. Charlton has practiced medicine in San Francisco since 2012. She is also a fifth-generation San Franciscan, giving her deep roots in the community she serves.
Dr. Charlton sees adults ranging from age 18 to 100, consistent with the full practice scope. She delivers comprehensive primary care across all stages of adult life.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026