About Us
A Practice Built on Trust, Compassion & Clarity
Physician-Led, Compassion-Focused & Privacy-First
More Than a Medical Practice — A Partner In Your Healing
Founded by a board-certified family physician, Evigilant Care was created to meet the needs of patients facing complex treatment journeys — including chronic illness, opioid use disorder, and long-term medication reliance. With options for both insured visits and personalized memberships, we ensure care is consistent, high-quality, and completely discreet.
Whether you’re tapering off benzodiazepines, managing multiple prescriptions, or simply seeking guidance from a doctor who listens, we’re here with you — every step of the way.
Our Mission
To offer physician-led, personalized, and discreet medication management that empowers adults to take control of their health — with clarity, compassion, and continuity of care.
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Meet Charles Obiaja, MD
Dr. Charles Obiaja, MD
Board-Certified Family Physician
Dr. Charles Obiaja is a board-certified family physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience across primary care, hospital medicine, psychiatric care, withdrawal management, and substance use disorder treatment.
His approach combines medical expertise with careful listening, shared decision-making, and respect for each patient’s individual circumstances. He is committed to helping patients understand their medications, participate confidently in treatment decisions, and receive care without judgment.
Education & Training
Dr. Obiaja earned his medical degree from the Superior Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Havana, Cuba. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Selma Family Medicine Program, where he was honored as the first-ever recipient of the Donald Overstreet Living Memorial Award for Best Resident.
Clinical Experience
Over the years since graduation from medical school, Dr. Obiaja has practiced medicine across a variety of settings—including five years in hospital and primary care in Jamaica, and eight years serving rural communities across North Carolina in roles spanning primary care, nursing home, and hospital medicine.
He spent nearly seven years as a medical provider at the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center, where he managed complex detox cases and provided medical support for individuals navigating recovery. He received specialized training in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and later joined Central Regional Hospital in Butner—North Carolina’s largest psychiatric facility—where he managed medical complications of psychiatric medications, supervised advanced practice providers, and trained psychiatric residents.
Dr. Obiaja moved into private practice as a substance abuse physician at New Waters Recovery in Raleigh North Carolina assisting patient detoxify from various substances and managing their medical comorbidities.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Obiaja believes in the power of listening with humility, honoring each patient’s lived experience, and walking alongside them in their journey toward recovery. His goal is to build a collaborative and therapeutic alliance that empowers individuals to reclaim their health, dignity, and future.
You’re In Trusted Hands
At Evigilant Care, we understand the importance of discretion, trust, and ongoing support. Whether you’re managing multiple medications or starting a new chapter in your health journey — our team is here to walk beside you.