Charles Ross, MD was born and raised in Hillsborough County, Florida. After graduating from Armwood High School near Brandon, Dr. Ross earned his BA Degree in Biological Science from Florida State University. Soon after starting his first job as a zookeeper and animal show performer, he realized his childhood dream of training dolphins for Sea World. While at Sea World, his professional passions matured and he left after 1 year to pursue a career in medicine. Almost 10 years later, Dr. Ross earned his Medical Degree from University of South Florida, followed by completion of a Family Medicine Residency at Marshall University in West Virginia. Since then, he has practiced Primary Care, Urgent Care, ER, Musculoskeletal, and Pain Medicine throughout Hillsborough County. He was most recently the Medical Director for Urgent Care Services at the largest Community Health Center in South Florida before returning ?north? to join Nature Coast Center for Primary Care where he will also serve as Core Faculty for the new Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Ross enjoys spending time outdoors with his family going to the beach, fishing, camping, hiking, and bird watching.