Hello, I'm Charles Y.

About Dr. Charles Y. Dr. Charles Y. is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician currently practicing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. He primarily provides comprehensive inpatient medical care, with deep experience managing complex and chronic disease. In addition to independent clinical practice, he spends about 50% of his time collaborating with NPs and PAs caring for hospitalized patients. Dr. Charles Y. is particularly committed to improving communication, coordinating care across specialties, and addressing health disparities. He approaches collaboration with a thoughtful, steady, and respectful style—ensuring nurse practitioners feel supported, not supervised or micromanaged. Clinical Background & Experience • Board-Certified in Internal Medicine • Assistant Professor of Medicine, UAB • Inpatient and outpatient internal medicine care • Experienced in complex case management, multimorbidity, and chronic disease treatment • Trained in palliative and supportive care communication • Active involvement in system-level quality improvement and medical education Collaboration Philosophy Dr. Charles Y. works alongside nurse practitioners as trusted colleagues. His approach is defined by: • Clear, approachable communication • Respect for NP autonomy and clinical judgment • Responsive support when questions arise • Shared decision-making • Focus on high-quality, evidence-based patient care His goal is to elevate each NP’s confidence and capability while ensuring safe and thoughtful patient outcomes. Areas of Focus • Internal Medicine & Primary Care • Complex Chronic Disease Management • Heart Failure, Diabetes, COPD, Renal and Metabolic Disorders • Medication optimization and treatment planning • Care coordination and transitions-of-care • Patient-centered communication and education Personal Approach Colleagues describe Dr. Charles Y. as calm, collaborative, and dependable. He believes that when clinicians feel supported and respected, patient care improves naturally. He aims to create a professional environment where providers work together, learn from one another, and practice with confidence.