Sharleen Yuan, MD, PhD

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A Specialist in Critical Care & Emergency Medicine

Sharleen Yuan, MD, provides care in critical and emergency situations, with a focus on hematology/oncology emergencies. Dr. Yuan is involved with infection control prevention and patient safety events, as well as being an active mentor and curriculum developer for medical residents.

Speaks: English, Mandarin

Specialties

(701) 234-2000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Critical Care: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Residency:
Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Medical School:
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine

Experience & Research

Memberships:

  • Assistant instructor for cardiac ultrasound
  • Emergency Medicine peer review committee, member
  • Emergency Medicine Residents' Association national mentor
  • EMIM Chief Resident curriculum coordinator and recruitment/social media management
  • Executive Infection Control Hospital Committee, member
  • Post-graduate education committee (emergency and internal medicine), member

Research topics:

  • Endocannabinoid modulation in pain signaling at the synaptic and cellular level
  • Hematology oncology emergencies EMCast podcast with Dr. Amal Mattu
  • EMRA PressorDex on tumor lysis syndrome
  • Socioeconomic status and leaving AMA
  • Trauma in pregnancy

Idea of Care

I strive to treat each patient as though they are my own family and explain their medical situation using layman’s terms. I believe wellness extends beyond medicine and the hospital. Also, attending physicians should always pay for lunch!

Personal Interests

Dr. Yuan is originally from Rapid City, South Dakota. She considers herself a hardcore Dungeons and Dragons player and loves attending comics conventions, visiting amusement parks, riding rollercoasters, trying new restaurants, watching movies, playing games of any kind and spending time with her friends and family.

Awards and Distinctions

Best Fellow in Teaching Award, Internal Medicine
Chief Resident Distinction Award, Emergency Medicine
Excellence in Emergency Medicine, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Great Leadership through Unity and Esprit de Corps Award, Emergency Medicine
NIH Ruth L Kirschstein National Research Service Award
Outstanding Senior Resident Award for Excellence in Teaching, Internal Medicine

Additional Locations

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

5225 23rd Ave. S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58104

(701) 417-2000

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