Medicine
“Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.”—Hippocrates
The Good Doctor
December 22, 2020 - Present
Necessity breeds invention, and in the case of Dr. Charles Opperman, visions of the past, as well. After COVID-19 swept through Ohio, Dr. Opperman created Simplicity Health DPC (Direct Primary Care). While Simplicity Health maintains a brick and mortar operation in Centerville, OH, Dr. Opperman also practices concierge medicine, wherein he routinely visits patients in their home environments, including their yards. Maximizing patient comfort and minimizing transportation hassle or potential viral exposure, Dr. Opperman provides health as well as convenience for the clients he serves across Montgomery County, OH.
Standing outside the picturesque home of Beavercreek patient, Glenn, Dr. Charles Opperman carries his maroon physician bag following an in-person house call and check-up.
Recalling the days of country doctors, Dr. Charles Opperman carries a doctor bag when he makes house calls.
Dr. Charles Opperman checks his cellphone for availability prior to leaving the home of his patient, Glenn, in Beavercreek, OH.
Complete with white coat and stethoscope, Dr. Opperman performs a physical examination for patient, Glenn, in Glenn's backyard.
Dr. Opperman checks his phone as he reviews future lab work needs for patient, Glenn, in Beavercreek, OH.
Dr. Opperman inspects the ear canal of patient, Glenn.
Dr. Opperman leans down to examine Glenn's legs during a physician house call in Beavercreek, OH on December 22, 2020. A few weeks ago, Glenn suffered a cardiac arrest and is working toward a continued healthful recovery.
Glenn displays some of his vitamin bottles to Dr. Opperman during an end-of-day house call.
On patient Glenn's back porch, Dr. Opperman completes a physical examination.
Finished for the day, Dr. Charles Opperman heads to his car in Beavercreek, OH to return home to his family. Next week will bring more appointments.