Dr. Charles Stephen Shaffer, MD

Dr. Charles Shaffer is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 16 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Joan C Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and completed his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Shaffer practices at multiple locations including Fargo, North Dakota and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, with affiliations at Essentia Health Saint Marys Detroit Lakes, Chi Saint Josephs Health, and Burnett Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular attention to heart disease in women. He also provides preventive care services such as breast cancer screening and flu vaccinations to help patients maintain their overall health.