Charles K. Barron, Jr., MD, MBA, CPE
Dr. Barron’s unwavering commitment to education has led to him becoming a Board Certified Family Practice Physician and his most recent appointment as the first ever
Chief Medical Officer for Aunt Martha’s Health
and Wellness, which is a group of 24 Federally
Qualified Health Centers providing primary
care, dental and behavioral health services for
over 70,000 patients throughout the state of Illinois. Raised in Friars Point, MS, Dr. Barron
received an Associate’s Degree in Biology from Coahoma Junior College in Clarksdale,
MS and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology Pre-Medicine from Alcorn State
University in Lorman, MS, both of which are among the ranks of the Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCU). He received his Medical Degree from the University of
Iowa School of Medicine, Iowa City, IA.
Following completion of his Family Practice Residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago,
IL, Dr. Barron became employed as an Attending Physician under the Residency Program
and the Associate Medical Director of Access Southwest Family Health Center.
Recognizing the importance of merging his vast medical background with advanced
business acumen in the ever-changing healthcare industry, Dr. Barron pursued and
received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Olivet Nazarene University,
Bourbonnais, IL. Having the insight to enhance his qualifications was a major influence in
Dr. Barron’s appointment as Regional Medical Director of the Southwest 1 Region for
Access Community Health Network. It is noteworthy to mention that Access is one of
the Nation’s largest private provider of federally qualified health care, providing a
primary care medical home for over 200,000 patients annually. Dr. Barron’s
commitment to lifelong learning is also demonstrated by obtaining a Certification as a
Physician Executive from the American Association for Physician Leadership, a Post
Masters Certification in Health Care Informatics from the University of Illinois at Chicago
and a graduate of UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Health Care Executive Program.
Married to Dawn, Dr. Barron is the proud father of Charles III and Dalyn BarLo. He is a
devoted member of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago and an active member of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Barron is committed to demonstrating and implementing
the traditions of integrity, compassion, empathy, and interpersonal skills as he continues
to be an integral part of the community.
Gamma Pi Alumni Association – 3 rd Quarter 2021