
Certification(s):
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Education:
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bio:
Charity is a physician assistant in CHKD’s allergy, asthma, and immunology program. She graduated from the PA program at Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2002. Since then, she’s gained clinical experience in cardiology, emergency medicine, and hematology/oncology.
Charity has always had a personal interest in allergy and immunology as she has managed food allergies, environmental allergies, asthma, severe eczema, and anaphylaxis in her own family.
She has been active with the Coastal Food Allergy Support group since 2011. She is currently president of the group and once served as the education and outreach coordinator.
She believes that patient education is an extremely important aspect of medicine and appreciates having a unique perspective to offer families.
Charity has lived in various parts of the country while supporting her husband through medical school and residency training. They’ve enjoyed being back in Hampton Roads with their three children and three rescue dogs.
Clinical Interests:
- Food Allergy
- Oral Immunotherapy
Community Involvement and Memberships:
Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants (VAPA)
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
President, Coastal Food Allergy Support
Contact Info:
Location(s):
CHKD Main Hospital
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23518
Oakbrooke Office
500 Discovery Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Oyster Point Office
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Princess Anne Office
2021 Concert Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456