Shaeffer, Dr. David S. | MD, MPH - Axis Health System
Gastroenterology • Pagosa Springs, CO • Since 1960
About
Dr. David S. Shaeffer, MD, MPH is part of Axis Health System’s medical staff in Pagosa Springs. Axis Health System is a nonprofit providing primary, behavioral, and oral healthcare, crisis response, and pharmacy across 15 offices in Western Slope and Southwest Colorado. The Pagosa Springs location is one of their clinics, with a team that recently announced new providers (e.g., Rebecca Hamilton, PA-C) and emphasizes same-day care at Urgent Care. If you’re seeking Dr. Shaeffer’s services or credentials specifically, please confirm his role or specialty within Pagosa Springs, as the available page highlights general leadership and recent provider updates rather than detailed provider bios.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare, Pagosa Springs, CO
Phone
9702642104
emailus@axishealthsystem.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 4 ratings) (4 ratings/reviews found on Healthgrades)
Patients praise
- Excellent bedside manner
- Patient-centered care
- Listens to patients
- Compassionate and attentive
- Thorough follow-up
Common complaints
- Minor user error in rating submission (corrected by reviewer)
"Great bedside manner. Listens to his patients."
— Healthgrades Reviewer"He is more than an excellent physician, as well as having a "patient caring" attitude most physicians lack in this."
— Healthgrades ReviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Axis Health System Welcomes Rebecca Hamilton, PA-C to Pagosa Springs Urgent Care - Axis Health System — Feb 24, 2026
- Rural health network strengthens care in Archuleta County - The Pagosa Springs Sun — Dec 23, 2025
- David P. Schaeffer - Founder & CEO - American Retirement Advisors — Apr 22, 2026
- Healthy Archuleta hosts health literacy panel - The Pagosa Springs Sun — Feb 10, 2026
- Withdrawal Management Program Update: Enhancing Local Access to Care - Axis Health System — Jan 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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