Michael Scott Sheldon, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University Of North Dakota / Main Campus	Medical Degree		Not Specified
University Of Nd School of Medicine- Grand Forks Nd	Other Degree		1992

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University Nebr Medical College		Not Specified
Internship - University Nebr Medical College		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on February 04, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Sheldon is very knowledgeabl... ”

Dr. Sheldon is very knowledgeable of his profession, using his listening skills and empathy to help his patients in the very best communication and treatment.

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“Dr. Sheldon is very knowledgeabl...”

Dr. Sheldon is very knowledgeable of his profession, using his listening skills and empathy to help his patients in the very best communication and treatment.

Anonymous 02/04/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Sheldon is one of your very b... ”

Dr Sheldon is one of your very best

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“Dr Sheldon is one of your very b...”

Dr Sheldon is one of your very best

Anonymous 10/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 18, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Sheldon is pretty wonderful!... ”

Dr. Sheldon is pretty wonderful!

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“Dr. Sheldon is pretty wonderful!...”

Dr. Sheldon is pretty wonderful!

Anonymous 08/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I feel that Dr Sheldon cares abo... ”

I feel that Dr Sheldon cares about me as a person, and about parts of my life that are not just medical concerns.

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“I feel that Dr Sheldon cares abo...”

I feel that Dr Sheldon cares about me as a person, and about parts of my life that are not just medical concerns.

Anonymous 04/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 01, 2025 -

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Comment - “ This provider has helped me work... ”

This provider has helped me work through my medical PTSD with his caring and considerate care he provides. I wish he would be nominated for the golden stethoscope award.

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“This provider has helped me work...”

This provider has helped me work through my medical PTSD with his caring and considerate care he provides. I wish he would be nominated for the golden stethoscope award.

Anonymous 04/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 31, 2026 -

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Great

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Great

Anonymous 01/31/2026

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Review by Anonymous on August 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Sheldon is very good about ex... ”

Dr Sheldon is very good about explaining pros and cons. Exceptional Dr.

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“Dr Sheldon is very good about ex...”

Dr Sheldon is very good about explaining pros and cons. Exceptional Dr.

Anonymous 08/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 09, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Sheldon is very thorough... ”

Dr. Sheldon is very thorough

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“Dr. Sheldon is very thorough...”

Dr. Sheldon is very thorough

Anonymous 08/09/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 04, 2025 -

Essentia Health-South University Clinic (Fargo) - 1702 University Dr S

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Comment - “ Dr. Sheldon is the best!... ”

Dr. Sheldon is the best!

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“Dr. Sheldon is the best!...”

Dr. Sheldon is the best!

Anonymous 04/04/2025

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Amber Stola, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

James Upton, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Walter Johnson, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Megan Berginski, OTRL - Occupational Therapist

Christina Norton, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Salah Dajani, MD - Radiation Oncologist

Herman Sequeira, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Ryan Backer, APRN, CNP - Psychiatrist

Natalie Kollman, MD - Dermatologist

Michele Kraemer, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

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