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Dr. Charles Shafer, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Charles Shafer, MD
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Dr. Charles Shafer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Dr. Charles Shafer, MD

Family Medicine* Age 65
Sioux Falls, SD
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Charles Shafer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Dr. Shafer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY. Dr. Charles Shafer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Sioux Falls, SD and has 38 years experience. Dr. Shafer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Sanford Usd Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shafer received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Shafer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shafer is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Constipation
Immunization Administration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Constipation
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Dehydration
Fever
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Foot Infection
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Warts
Genu Varum
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Newborn Jaundice
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Circumcision
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pilonidal Cyst Drainage
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
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    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
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    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Center for Family Medicine
    1115 E 20th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 322-8000
  2. 2 Falls Community Health
    521 N Main Ave Ste 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 367-8793

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3.2
Based on 6 Reviews
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Shafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shafer's profile.

Dr. Charles Shafer, MD is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Sanford Usd Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Charles Shafer, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

  • Sanford Usd Medical Center

    1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD