Name: Dr. Charles N. Oberg

Specialty: Pediatrics

Qualification/Board Certification: Medical Doctor, Pediatrics Residency Training

Affiliation(s): Hennepin County Medical Center Children’s Hospital, Hennepin Healthcare-Minneapolis

Locations: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1699952184

About the Doctor

Dr. Charles N. Oberg is a distinguished and highly experienced pediatrician with over 20 years of clinical practice, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his postgraduate training at two respected Minnesota institutions — a Transitional Year internship at M Health Fairview from 1979 to 1980 and a Pediatrics residency at the University of Minnesota from 1982 to 1984. With a career spanning more than four decades in pediatric medicine, Dr. Oberg brings an extraordinary depth of clinical experience, knowledge, and perspective to the care of his young patients and their families.

Dr. Oberg is affiliated with two prominent Minneapolis medical institutions — Hennepin County Medical Center Children’s Hospital and Hennepin Healthcare-Minneapolis — where he provides both outpatient and hospital-based pediatric care. His subspecialty in General Pediatrics reflects a broad and comprehensive approach to child health, covering all aspects of pediatric primary care from newborn and infant wellness through adolescent health management. His extensive career has been further distinguished by a prolific research and publication record, with a substantial body of academic contributions that reflect a lifelong commitment to advancing the science and practice of pediatric medicine.

Dr. Oberg’s longevity and dedication in the field make him a trusted and deeply experienced resource for families seeking knowledgeable, compassionate pediatric care in the Minneapolis area. He accepts Wisconsin State Medicaid and offers convenient online appointment booking for patient families.

Key Highlights:

• Pediatrician with 21+ years of experience and a career spanning over four decades
• Subspecialty in General Pediatrics
• Affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center Children’s Hospital and Hennepin Healthcare-Minneapolis
• Trained at the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota
• Prolific published academic researcher in pediatric medicine
• Accepts Wisconsin State Medicaid
• Online appointment booking available
• Speaks English

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Internship: M Health Fairview — Transitional Year, 1979–1980

Residency: University of Minnesota — Pediatrics, 1982–1984

Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile

Medical Conditions Treated

As a general pediatrician, Dr. Oberg diagnoses and manages a comprehensive range of health conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents. Common conditions he treats include:

• Newborn and infant health concerns
• Fever, cold, flu, and common viral infections
• Ear infections and otitis media
• Asthma and respiratory conditions
• Allergies and allergic reactions
• Skin rashes, eczema, and dermatological conditions
• Gastrointestinal issues including stomach pain and diarrhea
• Growth and developmental delays or concerns
• Behavioral and developmental conditions (ADHD, autism spectrum)
• Childhood nutrition and weight management concerns
• Urinary tract infections in children
• Adolescent health and preventive care concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Oberg provides a broad range of pediatric clinical evaluations and procedures, including:

• Newborn, infant, child, and adolescent physical examinations
• Developmental screening and growth monitoring assessments
• Vaccination and immunization administration
• Preventive health screenings for children and teens
• Basic in-office diagnostic evaluations and laboratory testing
• Vision and hearing screenings
• Behavioral and developmental assessments
• School and sports physical examinations
• Acute illness evaluations and sick visits
• Medication management and adjustment for pediatric conditions
• Referrals to pediatric specialists and subspecialists
• Parent and family health counseling and education

Services Offered

Dr. Oberg provides a comprehensive range of general pediatric services for patients from birth through adolescence, offering families in Minneapolis a trusted and highly experienced primary care physician dedicated entirely to the health and well-being of children. His practice at Hennepin County Medical Center Children’s Hospital is supported by a world-class pediatric hospital environment, giving families access to a full spectrum of pediatric diagnostic and specialist resources when more advanced care is needed.

Routine well-child care forms a central pillar of Dr. Oberg’s practice, encompassing regularly scheduled wellness visits that track each child’s physical growth, developmental milestones, nutritional status, and immunization history from birth through the teenage years. These visits allow Dr. Oberg to identify potential health concerns early and implement timely interventions that support each child’s healthy development and long-term well-being. His decades of experience in monitoring child development give him an exceptionally nuanced understanding of normal and atypical developmental trajectories, making him particularly well-equipped to identify and address developmental concerns with both accuracy and sensitivity.

For children dealing with acute illnesses — including ear infections, respiratory infections, fevers, and gastrointestinal illnesses — Dr. Oberg provides prompt, effective evaluation and treatment, helping families navigate common childhood health challenges with confidence and reassurance. For children with chronic health conditions such as asthma, allergies, or behavioral health needs, he offers ongoing management and monitoring to support stable, healthy outcomes through all stages of childhood and adolescence.

Dr. Oberg’s extensive published research record further reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of pediatric medicine, ensuring that the care he delivers is consistently grounded in the most current clinical evidence and best practices in the field.

Services offered include:

• Newborn and infant well-child visits and health assessments
• Routine pediatric wellness exams for children and adolescents
• Vaccination and immunization administration and counseling
• Developmental screening and growth monitoring
• Behavioral and developmental health assessments
• Acute sick visits for common childhood illnesses
• Asthma and allergy management and monitoring
• Nutritional counseling and childhood weight management support
• Vision and hearing screenings
• School, sports, and camp physical examinations
• Adolescent health and preventive care
• Parent education and family health counseling
• Pediatric specialist referrals and coordinated care
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Oberg accepts the following insurance plan. Families are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm coverage and accepted plans before scheduling an appointment.

• WI State Medicaid (Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 701 Park Ave, Suite P7, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Phone: (612) 873-2435

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• Hennepin County Medical Center Children’s Hospital — Minneapolis, MN
• Hennepin Healthcare-Minneapolis — Minneapolis, MN