April N Dougherty, APRN

At Norton Healthcare, we believe you - the patient - are the most important person to our practice. As the region's leading health care provider, we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those we serve in a manner that responds to the needs of our community and honors our faith heritage. Our specialty practice is a part of Norton Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group at Norton Healthcare. Norton Medical Group currently includes providers who offer primary, specialty and urgent care services in locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our practice is comprised of compassionate, skilled specialists who are committed to ensuring you receive the best care and have access to the latest medical technology and services.

At Norton Healthcare, we believe you - the patient - are the most important person to our practice. As the region's leading health care provider, we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those we serve in a manner that responds to the needs of our community and honors our faith heritage. Our specialty practice is a part of Norton Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group at Norton Healthcare. Norton Medical Group currently includes providers who offer primary, specialty and urgent care services in locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our practice is comprised of compassionate, skilled specialists who are committed to ensuring you receive the best care and have access to the latest medical technology and services.

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.