Dr. Karl Erik Shanstrom, MD

Dr. Karl Shanstrom is a family medicine physician with 18 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from A T Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received comprehensive training in osteopathic medicine's whole-person approach to healthcare. As a Doctor of Osteopathy, Dr. Shanstrom combines traditional medical practices with osteopathic principles that emphasize the body's natural ability to heal itself. He communicates with patients in English and brings nearly two decades of clinical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Shanstrom practices at multiple locations throughout Springfield, Missouri, including Mercy Hospital Springfield and CoxHealth Medical Center South. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as electrolyte imbalances, low sodium levels, and heart rhythm disorders. He also specializes in allergy treatments, offering both traditional allergen immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy for …patients seeking relief from allergies. Patients have given Dr. Shanstrom an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with his care.