About

Charles M. Pfister, M.D., is a surgeon with Norton Surgery Specialists – Louisville General Surgery. Dr. Pfister earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pfister specializes in general surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, colon surgery and more intricate procedures. He is skilled in open, laparoscopic and robotic techniques. Dr. Pfister's primary goal is to provide the highest level of care to his patients to facilitate a swift and complete recovery. He communicates with each patient to get a sense of the issues they are facing and detail his plan of care with them. When outside work, Dr. Pfister stays active by golfing or running, or traveling and visiting new places.

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Expertise

Education

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    Residency, General Surgery, 2022

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2017


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 43 Ratings, 15 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider knew important medical history 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider rating 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider explained things clearly 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider included you in decisions 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider discussed treatment options 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/16/2026

Excellent

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/31/2026

This was my very first visit to Dr. Pfister and I was very nervous. He was so nice and kind to me that I felt safe. I came with one daughter and he let my other daughter was at work but he let her zoom call us so all three of us could hear what he was telling me about my test results.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/08/2026

Very good assistant help

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/11/2025

This was the first time I had seen this provider because it was a surgery. I felt like he did a good job, given the opportunity if a relative needed a surgery he could do, I would recommend him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/11/2025

Dr Pfister is an excellent surgeon and is very caring before during and after the procedure. His medial assistant Judy is exceptional in handling one as a patient.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/09/2025

Caring Dr. Had my total health condition at the top of list.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/05/2025

He kept very good eye contact with me through the visit.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/23/2025

Dr Phister and Allie were awesome. Professional and explained things well

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/11/2025

Todo muy bien exelente la atenci?n

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/10/2025

Good medical care

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/06/2025

Dr. Pfister is a talented surgeon and shows exceptional care to me. Nurse Judy is so helpful as well, down to the earth and comforting

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/04/2025

Thankyou for the great care that was given to me

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/04/2025

Everyone from the Norton team was amazing. [...]

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/26/2025

Professional,knowledgeable,Competent, personable, explained all options. I would put my trust in this surgeon.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/21/2025

Dr Pfister and Allie are awesome. They took very good care of me when in the hospital. I could not ask forA better team when I was very ill The staff was so friendly in the doctor office


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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