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Charles Hoff, MD

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Family Medicine

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Charles Hoff, MD

Urgent Care Specialist with Wellstar since 2003.

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Urgent Care Specialist with Wellstar since 2003
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About Charles Hoff, MD

Dr. Hoff graduated from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill with a master’s degree in public health and nutrition. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his internship in family practice at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. where he gained an interest in sports and nutritional medicine. At the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Fla., he received further training in aviation, preventative and occupational medicine. Dr. Hoff completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Family Practice Residency Program in Jacksonville. He is board certified in family medicine.
 

Specialties

  • Urgent Care
  • Family Medicine

Education & Training

  • University of Miami School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • St. Vincent Medical Center

Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.7

Based on 800 patient ratings

I'd recommend this facility to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Guided me on what to do after my visit

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Everyone was very helpful and was prompt in taking care if the problem

August 15, 2025

5

Katie, Kendra, and Dr. Hoff were awesome. Great experience. Everyone listened to understand my concerns! They were all very helpful.

August 13, 2025

5

It was perfect! Thank you very much !

August 14, 2025

5

Yes, I just wanted to say that Dr. Hoff and the nursing staff were tremendous. They took my illness very seriously, gave me great attention, and I was very pleased with the service they provided. Thank you.

August 13, 2025

5

It was all good

August 13, 2025

5

Great staff

August 13, 2025

4

Great location, clean facility, no appointment necessary, short waiting time, amazingly attentive staff.

August 8, 2025

5

Very satisfying experience and helpful staff.

August 8, 2025

5

Good visit.

August 10, 2025

5

Excellent care.

August 8, 2025

5

Great experience with staff and facility. After not being able to get a save day with primary care, I came here. Super efficient and wonderful care! Highly recommend!

August 6, 2025

5

Very professional service!

August 6, 2025

5

The care I received was quick, appropriate and everyone was very gracious. Three days later, I am doing much better!

August 6, 2025

5

Good and friendly service

August 3, 2025

5

Dr Hoff and staff have always been very helpful! They are kind, courteous, and right on with all advice given! If you need immediate attention, these are the folks to see!!

July 27, 2025

5

The doctor and nurse here were great, very helpful. However, the front office administration staff was unpleasant. Wish Wellstar would consider dropping their DEI hiring and hire based on meeting qualifications.

July 26, 2025

5

Thank you for considering the Latino community.

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Hoff and the staff were great. We will definitely use this location for future emergencies. Beatrice, Mckenzie and Melody were so kind and knowledgeable.

July 26, 2025

5

The staff is exceptional polite and thorough at making sure that you understand what is occurring and assist you in every way. This office is the best that Atlanta has to offer.

August 2, 2025

5

I like this doctor A LOT. Whenever I go he solves all of my problems and I get the exact meds that help me. I used to go when it was the other urgent care and it's sooo much better as Wellstar

July 26, 2025

2

it was good

July 25, 2025

5

I had the best care from the staff and a doctor who listened to my woe.

July 23, 2025

5

The staff were very courteous. They were very punctual and very polite. And specifically the doctor and the nurse, they showed intense care for my progress and my health. The front staff, the frontline staff, I think she could have been a little more helpful with giving information regarding the cost that she requested that I pay. prior to my service, that was a bit confusing and so it delayed my care because I then had to call my provider to try to get information and put her and the provider on a phone call. So she could have been more helpful in providing information. One question she never answered was the cost without insurance. So we left not knowing what that would have been. That would have been very helpful in making a decision.

July 25, 2025

4

I think I got good care.

July 23, 2025

5

Very satisfied

July 21, 2025

5

Dr Hoff is the best. His staff is great too.

July 19, 2025

5

very pleasant visit and everyone was friendly and helpful

July 19, 2025

5

Everyone was very professional and caring.

July 19, 2025

5

This facility is clean and tidy. Workers are professional and pleasant. Dr. Hoff is awesome!

July 19, 2025

5

They saw my urgent need for help and acted quickly

July 17, 2025

5

Everyone was very helpful and was prompt in taking care if the problem

August 15, 2025

5

Katie, Kendra, and Dr. Hoff were awesome. Great experience. Everyone listened to understand my concerns! They were all very helpful.

August 13, 2025

5

It was perfect! Thank you very much !

August 14, 2025

5

Yes, I just wanted to say that Dr. Hoff and the nursing staff were tremendous. They took my illness very seriously, gave me great attention, and I was very pleased with the service they provided. Thank you.

August 13, 2025

5

It was all good

August 13, 2025

5

Great staff

August 13, 2025

5

Very satisfying experience and helpful staff.

August 8, 2025

5

Good visit.

August 10, 2025

5

Excellent care.

August 8, 2025

5

Great experience with staff and facility. After not being able to get a save day with primary care, I came here. Super efficient and wonderful care! Highly recommend!

August 6, 2025

5

Very professional service!

August 6, 2025

5

The care I received was quick, appropriate and everyone was very gracious. Three days later, I am doing much better!

August 6, 2025

5

Good and friendly service

August 3, 2025

5

Dr Hoff and staff have always been very helpful! They are kind, courteous, and right on with all advice given! If you need immediate attention, these are the folks to see!!

July 27, 2025

5

The doctor and nurse here were great, very helpful. However, the front office administration staff was unpleasant. Wish Wellstar would consider dropping their DEI hiring and hire based on meeting qualifications.

July 26, 2025

5

Thank you for considering the Latino community.

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Hoff and the staff were great. We will definitely use this location for future emergencies. Beatrice, Mckenzie and Melody were so kind and knowledgeable.

July 26, 2025

5

The staff is exceptional polite and thorough at making sure that you understand what is occurring and assist you in every way. This office is the best that Atlanta has to offer.

August 2, 2025

5

I like this doctor A LOT. Whenever I go he solves all of my problems and I get the exact meds that help me. I used to go when it was the other urgent care and it's sooo much better as Wellstar

July 26, 2025

5

I had the best care from the staff and a doctor who listened to my woe.

July 23, 2025

5

The staff were very courteous. They were very punctual and very polite. And specifically the doctor and the nurse, they showed intense care for my progress and my health. The front staff, the frontline staff, I think she could have been a little more helpful with giving information regarding the cost that she requested that I pay. prior to my service, that was a bit confusing and so it delayed my care because I then had to call my provider to try to get information and put her and the provider on a phone call. So she could have been more helpful in providing information. One question she never answered was the cost without insurance. So we left not knowing what that would have been. That would have been very helpful in making a decision.

July 25, 2025

5

Very satisfied

July 21, 2025

5

Dr Hoff is the best. His staff is great too.

July 19, 2025

5

very pleasant visit and everyone was friendly and helpful

July 19, 2025

5

Everyone was very professional and caring.

July 19, 2025

5

This facility is clean and tidy. Workers are professional and pleasant. Dr. Hoff is awesome!

July 19, 2025

5

They saw my urgent need for help and acted quickly

July 17, 2025

4

Great location, clean facility, no appointment necessary, short waiting time, amazingly attentive staff.

August 8, 2025

4

I think I got good care.

July 23, 2025

2

it was good

July 25, 2025

2

it was good

July 25, 2025

4

Great location, clean facility, no appointment necessary, short waiting time, amazingly attentive staff.

August 8, 2025

4

I think I got good care.

July 23, 2025

5

Everyone was very helpful and was prompt in taking care if the problem

August 15, 2025

5

Katie, Kendra, and Dr. Hoff were awesome. Great experience. Everyone listened to understand my concerns! They were all very helpful.

August 13, 2025

5

It was perfect! Thank you very much !

August 14, 2025

5

Yes, I just wanted to say that Dr. Hoff and the nursing staff were tremendous. They took my illness very seriously, gave me great attention, and I was very pleased with the service they provided. Thank you.

August 13, 2025

5

It was all good

August 13, 2025

5

Great staff

August 13, 2025

5

Very satisfying experience and helpful staff.

August 8, 2025

5

Good visit.

August 10, 2025

5

Excellent care.

August 8, 2025

5

Great experience with staff and facility. After not being able to get a save day with primary care, I came here. Super efficient and wonderful care! Highly recommend!

August 6, 2025

5

Very professional service!

August 6, 2025

5

The care I received was quick, appropriate and everyone was very gracious. Three days later, I am doing much better!

August 6, 2025

5

Good and friendly service

August 3, 2025

5

Dr Hoff and staff have always been very helpful! They are kind, courteous, and right on with all advice given! If you need immediate attention, these are the folks to see!!

July 27, 2025

5

The doctor and nurse here were great, very helpful. However, the front office administration staff was unpleasant. Wish Wellstar would consider dropping their DEI hiring and hire based on meeting qualifications.

July 26, 2025

5

Thank you for considering the Latino community.

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Hoff and the staff were great. We will definitely use this location for future emergencies. Beatrice, Mckenzie and Melody were so kind and knowledgeable.

July 26, 2025

5

The staff is exceptional polite and thorough at making sure that you understand what is occurring and assist you in every way. This office is the best that Atlanta has to offer.

August 2, 2025

5

I like this doctor A LOT. Whenever I go he solves all of my problems and I get the exact meds that help me. I used to go when it was the other urgent care and it's sooo much better as Wellstar

July 26, 2025

5

I had the best care from the staff and a doctor who listened to my woe.

July 23, 2025

5

The staff were very courteous. They were very punctual and very polite. And specifically the doctor and the nurse, they showed intense care for my progress and my health. The front staff, the frontline staff, I think she could have been a little more helpful with giving information regarding the cost that she requested that I pay. prior to my service, that was a bit confusing and so it delayed my care because I then had to call my provider to try to get information and put her and the provider on a phone call. So she could have been more helpful in providing information. One question she never answered was the cost without insurance. So we left not knowing what that would have been. That would have been very helpful in making a decision.

July 25, 2025

5

Very satisfied

July 21, 2025

5

Dr Hoff is the best. His staff is great too.

July 19, 2025

5

very pleasant visit and everyone was friendly and helpful

July 19, 2025

5

Everyone was very professional and caring.

July 19, 2025

5

This facility is clean and tidy. Workers are professional and pleasant. Dr. Hoff is awesome!

July 19, 2025

5

They saw my urgent need for help and acted quickly

July 17, 2025

5

Everyone was very helpful and was prompt in taking care if the problem

August 15, 2025

5

It was perfect! Thank you very much !

August 14, 2025

5

Katie, Kendra, and Dr. Hoff were awesome. Great experience. Everyone listened to understand my concerns! They were all very helpful.

August 13, 2025

5

Yes, I just wanted to say that Dr. Hoff and the nursing staff were tremendous. They took my illness very seriously, gave me great attention, and I was very pleased with the service they provided. Thank you.

August 13, 2025

5

It was all good

August 13, 2025

5

Great staff

August 13, 2025

5

Good visit.

August 10, 2025

5

Excellent care.

August 8, 2025

4

Great location, clean facility, no appointment necessary, short waiting time, amazingly attentive staff.

August 8, 2025

5

Very satisfying experience and helpful staff.

August 8, 2025

5

Great experience with staff and facility. After not being able to get a save day with primary care, I came here. Super efficient and wonderful care! Highly recommend!

August 6, 2025

5

Very professional service!

August 6, 2025

5

The care I received was quick, appropriate and everyone was very gracious. Three days later, I am doing much better!

August 6, 2025

5

Good and friendly service

August 3, 2025

5

The staff is exceptional polite and thorough at making sure that you understand what is occurring and assist you in every way. This office is the best that Atlanta has to offer.

August 2, 2025

5

Dr Hoff and staff have always been very helpful! They are kind, courteous, and right on with all advice given! If you need immediate attention, these are the folks to see!!

July 27, 2025

5

The doctor and nurse here were great, very helpful. However, the front office administration staff was unpleasant. Wish Wellstar would consider dropping their DEI hiring and hire based on meeting qualifications.

July 26, 2025

5

I like this doctor A LOT. Whenever I go he solves all of my problems and I get the exact meds that help me. I used to go when it was the other urgent care and it's sooo much better as Wellstar

July 26, 2025

5

Thank you for considering the Latino community.

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Hoff and the staff were great. We will definitely use this location for future emergencies. Beatrice, Mckenzie and Melody were so kind and knowledgeable.

July 26, 2025

5

The staff were very courteous. They were very punctual and very polite. And specifically the doctor and the nurse, they showed intense care for my progress and my health. The front staff, the frontline staff, I think she could have been a little more helpful with giving information regarding the cost that she requested that I pay. prior to my service, that was a bit confusing and so it delayed my care because I then had to call my provider to try to get information and put her and the provider on a phone call. So she could have been more helpful in providing information. One question she never answered was the cost without insurance. So we left not knowing what that would have been. That would have been very helpful in making a decision.

July 25, 2025

2

it was good

July 25, 2025

4

I think I got good care.

July 23, 2025

5

I had the best care from the staff and a doctor who listened to my woe.

July 23, 2025

5

Very satisfied

July 21, 2025

5

Dr Hoff is the best. His staff is great too.

July 19, 2025

5

very pleasant visit and everyone was friendly and helpful

July 19, 2025

5

Everyone was very professional and caring.

July 19, 2025

5

This facility is clean and tidy. Workers are professional and pleasant. Dr. Hoff is awesome!

July 19, 2025

5

They saw my urgent need for help and acted quickly

July 17, 2025

5

They saw my urgent need for help and acted quickly

July 17, 2025

5

Everyone was very professional and caring.

July 19, 2025

5

This facility is clean and tidy. Workers are professional and pleasant. Dr. Hoff is awesome!

July 19, 2025

5

very pleasant visit and everyone was friendly and helpful

July 19, 2025

5

Dr Hoff is the best. His staff is great too.

July 19, 2025

5

Very satisfied

July 21, 2025

5

I had the best care from the staff and a doctor who listened to my woe.

July 23, 2025

4

I think I got good care.

July 23, 2025

2

it was good

July 25, 2025

5

The staff were very courteous. They were very punctual and very polite. And specifically the doctor and the nurse, they showed intense care for my progress and my health. The front staff, the frontline staff, I think she could have been a little more helpful with giving information regarding the cost that she requested that I pay. prior to my service, that was a bit confusing and so it delayed my care because I then had to call my provider to try to get information and put her and the provider on a phone call. So she could have been more helpful in providing information. One question she never answered was the cost without insurance. So we left not knowing what that would have been. That would have been very helpful in making a decision.

July 25, 2025

5

Thank you for considering the Latino community.

July 26, 2025

5

Dr. Hoff and the staff were great. We will definitely use this location for future emergencies. Beatrice, Mckenzie and Melody were so kind and knowledgeable.

July 26, 2025

5

I like this doctor A LOT. Whenever I go he solves all of my problems and I get the exact meds that help me. I used to go when it was the other urgent care and it's sooo much better as Wellstar

July 26, 2025

5

The doctor and nurse here were great, very helpful. However, the front office administration staff was unpleasant. Wish Wellstar would consider dropping their DEI hiring and hire based on meeting qualifications.

July 26, 2025

5

Dr Hoff and staff have always been very helpful! They are kind, courteous, and right on with all advice given! If you need immediate attention, these are the folks to see!!

July 27, 2025

5

The staff is exceptional polite and thorough at making sure that you understand what is occurring and assist you in every way. This office is the best that Atlanta has to offer.

August 2, 2025

5

Good and friendly service

August 3, 2025

5

The care I received was quick, appropriate and everyone was very gracious. Three days later, I am doing much better!

August 6, 2025

5

Very professional service!

August 6, 2025

5

Great experience with staff and facility. After not being able to get a save day with primary care, I came here. Super efficient and wonderful care! Highly recommend!

August 6, 2025

5

Very satisfying experience and helpful staff.

August 8, 2025

4

Great location, clean facility, no appointment necessary, short waiting time, amazingly attentive staff.

August 8, 2025

5

Excellent care.

August 8, 2025

5

Good visit.

August 10, 2025

5

It was all good

August 13, 2025

5

Great staff

August 13, 2025

5

Yes, I just wanted to say that Dr. Hoff and the nursing staff were tremendous. They took my illness very seriously, gave me great attention, and I was very pleased with the service they provided. Thank you.

August 13, 2025

5

Katie, Kendra, and Dr. Hoff were awesome. Great experience. Everyone listened to understand my concerns! They were all very helpful.

August 13, 2025

5

It was perfect! Thank you very much !

August 14, 2025

5

Everyone was very helpful and was prompt in taking care if the problem

August 15, 2025

Charles Hoff, MD
Urgent Care Specialist with Wellstar since 2003
Rating
4.7
Specialties
Urgent Care , Family Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Miami School of Medicine
Residency
St. Vincent Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Spoken Languages
English
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/charles-hoff-md
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