Press release

WARSAW — Two new medical providers are ready to serve the health needs of Kosciusko County residents. Charles Hill III, DO, Parkview Physicians Group – Pediatrics, and Tawny Avila, DO, Parkview Physicians Group – Family Medicine, have begun seeing patients in their offices in the medical office building on the Parkview Kosciusko Hospital campus, 1355 Mariners Drive , Warsaw.

“We are excited to expand access to local care with the arrival of these trained physicians,” said Scott Gabriel, market president of Parkview Health Northwest. “Patients will find Dr. Hill and Dr. Avila caring and knowledgeable partners in their healthcare.”

Charles L. Hill III, D.O.

Charles Hill, D.O.

Hill completed his pediatrics residency at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. As chief resident of pediatrics, he served as a staff physician in the hospital’s outpatient clinic and Level 2 nursery. He earned his medical degree (Doctor of Osteopathy) from Marian University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis.

Hill continued his undergraduate studies at Purdue University and earned a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science. Prior to medical school, he worked as a microbiology technician in the laboratories of Wishard and Eskenazi hospitals in Indianapolis, and at Purdue he helped train and educate anatomy and physiology students in laboratory science applications.

Hill is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

During a medical school rotation in the newborn intensive care unit, Hill says she discovered a passion for caring for sick children.

“I found it rewarding to not only help the children, but also help their families deal with those difficult times,” she said. “As their pediatrician, I am able to build relationships with my young patients who grow as they do. “It is a privilege to be part of the journey of their lives and that of their families.”

Hill approaches each child’s care holistically: “I don’t just look at the specific problem that prompted them to come see me,” she said. “And because a problem that affects a pediatric patient also affects the family, I make sure to address related issues for family members as well. It is important to take the time to listen to them. By addressing your specific questions and concerns, I can calm most of the anxieties that come with taking your child to the pediatrician.”

Outside of work, Hill enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, camping, hiking, and spending time with friends and family, including her cats, Zap and Annabel Lee.

Tawny Avila, DO

Tawny Avila, DO

Ávila is an experienced family medicine doctor with extensive medical training. Most recently, she cared for patients in the Decatur area, providing primary and urgent care, managing medical care in nursing homes, teaching medical students and residents about the practice of medicine in rural areas, and mentoring nurse practitioners in daily patient care.

He has also practiced in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and urgent care settings in Mishawaka, LaPorte, South Bend, Evansville, and Indianapolis, as well as in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Avila completed her residency in family medicine at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and a rotation in osteopathic manipulative care with a Grand Rapids, Michigan osteopath specializing in health issues of pregnant women and newborns. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from AT Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri.

Avilla completed his undergraduate studies at Truman State University in Kirksville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology/pre-medicine. She began her career as a phlebotomist at Kirksville Regional Medical Center in Missouri. Prior to her medical training, she also worked as a histotechnician, processing surgical specimens for pathological diagnosis, and as a chemistry, anatomy, and physiology instructor.

Ávila is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Medical Leadership Association, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.

Ávila works to help patients understand their health situation and determine the best treatment plan that fits their lives and health goals. You look for new research that you can apply on behalf of your patients.

“I am concerned about the general needs, physical and emotional health of my patients,” Ávila said, “and my goal is to help each person be at their best. Mental and physical states affect each other, so it is very important to understand each patient as a whole person. As a provider, I love being able to help patients of all ages, from crib to late life.”

Avila is trained to provide in-office injections to relieve chronic pain in joints and trigger points (knots) in muscles.

Outside of work, she enjoys being active outdoors, gardening, hiking, and walking the family dogs, as well as cooking and baking, activities she loves sharing with her husband and daughter.

For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Hill office at (574) 267-6778 or the Avila office at (574) 267-6778.