
Lawrence Justin Charles, MD
Heart Failure
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout the Provider
Lawrence Justin Charles, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in treating advanced heart failure. He sees patients at Georgia Heart Institute locations in Gainesville and Dawsonville.
Dr. Charles completed an Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship and a General Cardiology Fellowship with Distinction in Cardio-Oncology from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He also completed an internal medicine residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
His main areas of clinical interest include advanced heart failure and cardio-oncology, as well as the intersection between the two. He specifically enjoys research that goes into preventing heart failure among patients undergoing cancer treatment.
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Locations
- Georgia Heart Institute
- 200 South Enota Drive Northeast, Suite 480, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Get Directions
- phone: 770-534-2020
- fax: 770-534-8025
- Georgia Heart Institute
- 22 Prestige Lane, Suite 305, Dawsonville, GA 30534
- Get Directions
- phone: 770-886-5184
- fax: 770-534-8025
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2024
- Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease, 2023
- Residency: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2020
- Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2017
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
245 ratings, 79 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Doctor Charles is my favorite doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
All good experiences
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Very thorough in explaining in terms you can understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Outstanding
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
My experience with this provider was good and I plan to continue seeing him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Dr. Charles is friendly and listens to what you have to say. Very good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr.Charles is really good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Very caring, showed real concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr Charles is wonderful. I don't ever feel rushed. He listens to my concerns and always spends enough time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Charles was personable friendly and thorough. Easy to talk too. Remembered that I have hearing issues and spoke clearly and not too fast
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
Dr Charles is a thorough practitioner, takes a real interest.in the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
I really did like Mr. Lawrence I want him all the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
He listened to what we had to say and was very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Charles was awesome. Great bed side manners. Very into his conversation with me. He gave me great advise and comments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
It was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
I've always had a wonderful experience. Always greated with a smile and treated respectfully from the entire team. They are warm friendly and no question has been unimportant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Charles talked TO me and not AT me. Made sure I understood what was going on. I felt comfortable talking to him. I felt he was as concerned about my questions as I was. Great visit I felt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Explained health problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Excellent visit. Purpose of the visit was to review congestive heart failure with Dr. Charles who is my new cardiologist. He and his staff were extremely welcoming and informative, and the experience could not have been any better. He was very encouraging about my congestive heart failure, and that is exactly what I needed in a cardiologist. I look forward to his care for many years to come.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Charles always answers my questions in a respectful manner. I appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr. Charles has been a part of my cardiac care primarily about possible early signs of heart failure based on results from echo cardiograms. Early intervention from him and others on my medical team have proven good results. He will continue to follow up with my care. Today was a very positive follow up visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
I am alive today because of this provider and the cardiac care of northeast Georgia s heart center
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Prompt, friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Charles always listens to concerns and questions. He always knows my case and checks in everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Charles and staff offer the best care, bar none.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Great visit! Dr. Lawrence Charles was very caring, compassionate and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Charles is an excellent listener and provided helpful information in a way that a lay person can understand. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Great, very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Charles was very caring, compassionate and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Charles was great! He knew the facts of my case and was helpful in explaining what drugs I might be able to decrease or stop. I have seen him a total of 3 times now, once in hospital and twice in his office, and on the basis of my experience will definitely keep him. He is bright and seems to be very interested in helping me. Thank you, Dr. Charles.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Always a good informative appointment. The staff takes there time to explain and make sure your comfortable with all of the information you receive. They answered all my questions and more. And the staff always follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
None bad all good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Everything was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
This time he was very helpful and efficient with a health form required for a trip I'm taking.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Very nice and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
We are very confident we are in the best of care with this office and Dr Charles .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Always ready to explain questions asked. Always read to be polite and update with info. Very nice and friendly office staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Dr. Charles came in, shook my hand and introduced himself. He was so kind and personable with an excellent communication style. He listened without judgement. He was thorough in review of my medical records and medication prior to my appointment coming in prepared. He asked and listed to me about what I had experienced that brought me to see a heart failure specialist. I left feeling informed and confident in the treatment plan. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Doctor Charles is an outstanding Doctor he answered questions for me that other doctors outside of Northeast Georgia when I was hospitalized and the Las Vegas did model could not answer. It was very respect. Ful and very knowledgeable. And I think an actual Doctor the nurse practitioner that I saw prior to seeing him that day was also very respectful. Very good at what you did. The receptionist that I saw in the beginning of The Visit is very respectful, very nice. Very helpful. The receptionist that I saw at the end of The Visit was also very respectful and very nice I think that this is a excellent organization and would recommend it to an you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
All excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
First time meeting Dr. L. CHARLES HE impressed me and found to be classy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Generally, seems to know my records well, asks pertinent questions, easy to talk to. Takes your questions seriously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
He was honest with me yet very encouraging. I felt very comfortable talking to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
The practice is great. Everyone kind & very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
No bad experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Good experience very one real nice and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
The doctor and all his assistants were extremely pleasant and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Charles is bright, well informed about my case, and seems very interested in helping. He is exactly the type of doctor that I like to have. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Georgia Heart Institute are outstanding facilities that I recommend to everyone. All the workers are professional and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr. Lawrence was FABULOUS, caring, knowledgeable, listened and professional!! I would go back to him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Always forthright and informative about my heart condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
From the check in desk the young woman who was very pleasant and helpful. Nurse conducted my vitals and helped with my medication Issues In a flash. Dr. Lawrence Charles Is an excellent Cardiologist who listens to what I have to say and his recommendations has made me feel better and more energetic. The young woman at check was very personable and helpful. Great staff and I hope these particular individuals are able to read this because the need to hear the good as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
I hit the jackpot getting Dr Charles. Best Cardiologist I've ever experienced. I want him to be my doctor from now on! There's none finer than!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Fabulous experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Dr. Charles and his staff were amazing. My father has been in and out of the hospital since April. This office was efficient, clean, welcoming, professional, and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Charles is fabulous!!! A great asset to GHI.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Dr Charles is always friendly and very attentive. He listens to me when I have questions. He is very thorough and takes time to explain things to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
He seemed to be a very smart Dr.and truly cared about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
The staff was great, as usual. Dr Charles clearly explains issues, etc. He listens and answers questions in an easy to understand manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
He treats his patients with respect listens tentatively. Answers questions and has a great personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
REALLY PATIENT AND INFORMATIVE .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Charles & staff were very friendly & happy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you all for your incredible medical care. The reason that I am so healthy. God blessed me with NGHS. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
This doctor was very thorough and easy for me to understandhe seemed very interested in providing me with the best care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
I have always received great care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Good customer service with your receptionist the doctor was great knowledgeable friendly she talk about my problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Overall it was a very good appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
I've been going for a year here and I've never had a bad experience. Everyone there is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr Charles is a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Always a good informative visit. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns. I didn't feel rushed and got everything I needed from this appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr.Charles provided excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
He was very informative and helpful explained everything very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Pleasant and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Good visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
He was very friendly. He was thorough and answered all my questions. He is very easy to understand. I really thought he was professional and had my records in front of him so he know my condition and what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Everyone that I have dealt with at North, East George Medical has been professional, knowledgeable and very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Very good
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Alliant Health Plans
- Alliant HIX
- Amerigroup Medicaid
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
- Beech Street
- CareSource Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna + Oscar
- Cigna GA Connect HIX
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- Coventry Healthcare (Advantra)
- First Health Network (Coventry)
- Health Partners
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser PPO
- Peach State Medicaid
- Tricare (Standard and Prime)