Clinic Location
Dr Charlesworth’s clinics are at The Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus, at 1053 Carling Avenue. Please carefully review your appointment information to ensure you are at the correct location.
Click here for a map of the Civic Hospital.
Neuroscience Clinics (C2)
The B or C elevators are located in the main atrium near the cafeteria. Take the B or C elevator to the 2nd floor and follow the signs to C2 clinics.
Sleep Medicine Clinics (E1)
The D elevators are located to the East end of the Civic (near the “tent”). Take the D elevator to the 1st floor and turn right. There is a set of double doors that will take you to the sleep clinics.
Dr Laurel Charlesworth MD FRCPC
Dr Charlesworth is a neurologist and sleep physician. She completed her medical degree at McMaster University’s Niagara Regional Campus, followed by a 5-year neurology residency at the University of Ottawa, and a Sleep Medicine fellowship at Queen’s University.
Her clinical practice includes neurology, sleep medicine, aerospace neurology, and the care and education of individuals working in safety-critical occupations.
As an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, her academic work focuses on applying fatigue risk management principles from aviation to healthcare. She routinely teaches on sleep, fatigue, performance, and clinician wellbeing for healthcare professionals.
She also provides neurological care in Nunavut, with a longstanding commitment to improving access to specialist care in remote and underserved communities.
Outside the hospital, Dr Charlesworth enjoys knitting, reading, and spending time outdoors with her family and doodles.
Bien qu'elle travaille à améliorer son français parlé, la Dre Charlesworth offre actuellement des soins uniquement en anglais. Des services d'interprétation médicale peuvent être organisés sur demande pour la plupart des langues.
Medical translators can be arranged upon request for most languages.
Angela Kehler
Administrative Assistant
Angela is the first point of contact for patients and the administrative heart of the clinic. With 26 years of experience in medical administration, she brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and compassion to her role. Whether scheduling appointments, answering questions, or helping patients navigate the process, Angela is dedicated to ensuring every interaction is supportive and efficient.
Outside of work, Angela is a proud mom and grandma who enjoys spending time with her German shepherd Marley and border collie Jade. Her favourite hobby is caring for her ever-growing collection of plants!