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Dr. Lydia Charles, MD

Dr. Lydia Charles, MD

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lydia Charles, MD is a pediatrician in Wayne, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical University--Plovdiv in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morristown Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1680 State Route 23 Ste 350 Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 521-9700

Care Philosophy

"A vital part of our service to children and adolescents begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner...."

- Dr. Lydia Charles, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Charles specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Charles' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Charles

3.5

28 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Katie Weir – Jan 05, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Dee – Dec 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kimberly in West Milford, NJ – Aug 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
LgG in Pompton Plains, NJ – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Little Falls, NJ – Jul 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Wanaque, NJ – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

A vital part of our service to children and adolescents begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Dr. Charles is a lifelong learner....read more

  • Pediatrics

  • Pediatric Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • St Joseph's Hospital & M C, Pediatrics

    Residency Hospital

  • St Joseph's Hospital And M C

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Medical University--plovdiv

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

New Jersey Pediatric and Adolescent Care LLC1680 State Route 23 Ste 350 Wayne, NJ 07470
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Chilton Medical Center

    97 W Parkway
    Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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