Dr. Charles R. Esther, MD PhD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in pediatric pulmonology and physician. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Charles R. Esther, MD PhD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Health Rex and UNC Hospitals UNC Health Children's.
Dr. Charles R. Esther, MD PhD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatrics, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1998)
Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals (2001)
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Board Certified (2001)
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Charles R. Esther, MD PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Atlantic Packaging Corporation, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
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Dr. Charles R. Esther, MD PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles R. Esther, MD PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles R. Esther, MD PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Baxter Healthcare |
$36
Hillrom - Volara System $36 |
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| Gilead Sciences Inc |
$18
$18 |
| Food and Beverage | $54 |
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Dr. Charles Esther is a pediatric pulmonology and physician specialist in Chapel Hill, NC and Raleigh, NC. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Esther include cystic fibrosis (CF). Dr. Esther is affiliated with UNC Health. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Esther trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC). Patient ratings for Dr. Esther average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Esther appears to be in-network for UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Chapel Hill, NC.