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Dr. Charles Shafer, MD

Dr. Charles Shafer, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Shafer, MD is a family medicine physician in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Sanford Usd Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1115 E 20th St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 322-8000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shafer specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shafer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shafer

3.2

6 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
50%
50%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
17%
17%
1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Steve Gruhlke – Aug 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Sioux Falls, SD – Dec 24, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Charles Shafer, MD is a family medicine physician in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Avera McKennan...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Nebraska At Kearney

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Center for Family Medicine1115 E 20th St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
1

Practice

Falls Community Health521 N Main Ave Ste 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57104
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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