
Dave Shaeffer, MD, MPH
General Surgery • Pagosa Springs, CO • Since 2004
About
Dave Shaeffer, MD, MPH at Animas Surgical Hospital (Pagosa Springs) - About: Animas Surgical Hospital is a physician-owned hospital in Durango, Colorado, offering a broad range of surgical services including orthopedics and ophthalmology. The facility emphasizes a low patient-to-nurse ratio (3:1), strong infection control, and a skilled clinical team. - Location relevance: The hospital network is headquartered in Durango, CO, with multiple offices in Durango and related services, and a Pagosa Springs connection noted in the user query. - Notable context: The leadership includes executives like Meggin Roberts (CEO) and other directors; the hospital was founded in 2004 and operates with a sizable local presence. If you’re specifically looking for information on Dr. Dave Shaeffer’s role, credentials, or activities at Animas Surgical Hospital in Pagosa Springs, I can refine the search if you provide more details (e.g., acceptable time frame, department, or specialty).
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
27B Talisman Drive, Suite 3 Pagosa Springs CO 81147
Phone
(970) 372-0456
kstepan@animassurgical.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What is the specialty and practice?
General Surgery; Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- WebMD Care: 5 out of 5 (1)
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 (4)
Patients praise
- Excellent bedside manner
- Listens to and answers patient questions effectively
- Caring and attentive attitude toward patients
- Thorough follow-up care
- Trusted provider decisions
Common complaints
- No negative themes were identified in the available patient reviews, which were overwhelmingly positive.
"Great bedside manner. Listens to his patients."
— Healthgrades patient review"He is more than an excellent physician, as well as having a 'patient caring' attitude most physicians lack in this time."
— Healthgrades patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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