Dr. Charlotte Charfen, known as Dr. ChaCha, is a physician, author, and educator whose work explores health, illness, and end-of-life care. A board-certified emergency medicine physician, she brings more than 20 years of clinical experience in urban, community, and rural emergency departments. Her perspective combines medical training with lessons learned from patients, encouraging people to consider how they can live fully at every stage of life.

Dr. Charfen offers telemedicine appointments, ketamine therapy, medical cannabis certification, and information about medical aid in dying. Her website also provides educational resources, trainings, a calendar, a blog, and answers to frequently asked questions.

She founded Life & Death Wellness, a nonprofit community center focused on education, support, and resources for people navigating life’s challenges, illness, or mortality. The center aims to provide a welcoming space where individuals can share strengths and find support. Dr. Charfen’s services and programs are available by appointment, with an office in Kapa’au, Hawaii.