Dr. Charles Stephen Shaffer, MD

Dr. Charles Shaffer is a family medicine physician with dual expertise in hospital medicine, bringing 16 years of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Joan C Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and completed his residency training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Shaffer provides comprehensive care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, allowing him to follow patients throughout their healthcare journey. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Shaffer practices at multiple locations across North Dakota and Minnesota, including Fargo, Detroit Lakes, and Park Rapids, with hospital affiliations at Essentia Health Saint Marys Detroit Lakes, Chi Saint Josephs Health, and Burnett Medical Center. His clinical focus includes managing coronary artery disease and heart-related conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He provides preventive care …services such as breast cancer screening and flu vaccinations. Dr. Shaffer's training in hospital medicine allows him to care for patients requiring inpatient treatment while maintaining continuity with their primary care needs.