Dr. Shanda Dorff, MD, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Shanda Dorff, MD

Family Practitioner

1020 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN, 55411
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About

Family Medicine Physician, practicing outpatient only since 2014 (was full spectrum doing clinic, hospital, prenatal cares and deliveries prior).  Working with all ages, conditions both acute and chronic, preventing illness and screening to identify conditions early before would become a problem, and working closely with many patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (all types).  I also thoroughly enjoy getting to know patients and their families, especially when able to know multiple generations.

Procedures include (but not limited to) casting / splinting, circumcision of male newborns, dental blocks, dermatologic procedures, I&Ds, IUDs (insertion and removal of all  types), Nexplanon,  joint injections, laceration repair, nail removal, etc.  Scope – maintaining diversity in practice, DOT exam certification, and Accutane prescribing / monitoring / management as well as mental health cares.  Enjoy working with  all ages at all stages of health as well as illness along with caring for multiple generations. 

Special interest in health literacy and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Education and Training

MD

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Family Medicine

Awards

  • Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians   
  • Top Family Medicine Physician in Roseville, MN   
  • Madison's Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals   
  • Voice of Democracy Winner   
  • Editors Choice Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Poetry   
  • North Suburban Family Physicians -- Rated #1 Clinic in Roseville, MN   
  • Quality Care Measurements -- rated top in the state of MN   

Treatments

  • acute, chronic, preventative, procedures, Accutane, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians, Society for Teachers of Family Medicine, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary National Organization, American Medical Association, American Medical Women\'s Association, Minnesota Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • Award Winning Poems in several anthologies, including \"Size One Jeans\", \"August 23rd, 2002\", \"Nightmare\", \"Blink of an Eye\", and Waterfallen (book entirely of my own poetry)

What do you attribute your success to?

  • My Mother has always been in inspiration for me -- she showed me that regardless of the situation you are in, you are able to achieve any goal you set for yourself as long as want it enough to be willing to work for it. She also showed me that anything worth having is worth working toward. She showed me that you do not need to be wealthy to have a wonderful life, and all you need is to love life and live it to the fullest. She taught me the importance of family, heritage, culture, diversity, respect for others, respect for one\'s self, and no matter where someone is geographically that they have their loved ones in their heart with them any and everywhere. She taught me the importance of faith and courage along with not giving up if something seems challenging because it is through the most adverse times that we become our strongest and learn the most. She showed me the importance of education lifelongand to never let someone else\'s preconceived notions limit myself. She is a strong, amazing woman who I am extremely grateful to be able to call Mom. She got her strong will and passion from both her parents but got more of her sassiness and spunk from her Mom and the stubbornness to never give up from her Dad, which combined to make the great woman I am inspired by on a daily basis.

Areas of research

  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Volunteer at Free Clinics

    GlobeMed (Global Medical Relief Program)

    Veterans of Foreign Wars -- Ladies Auxiliary

    Omicron Delta Kappa -- Coed Community Service Fraternity

    Humane Society of the United States

Teaching and speaking

  • I enjoy teaching patients about their health as well as learning myself.  I also teach providers in training (medical students, residents, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students).  I have led continuing medical education talks about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome as well as talks about Health Literacy, both of which are very dear and close to my heart.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family, Pets, Outdoors, Swimming, aerobics

Areas of research

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Dr. Shanda Dorff, MD's Practice location

HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians

2831 Snelling Ave -
Roseville, MN 55113
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4700 LEXINGTON AVE N STE C -
SHOREVIEW, MN 55126
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New patients: 651-756-9595
Fax: 651-340-8529

Practice At 1020 W Broadway Ave

1020 W Broadway Ave -
Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Shanda Dorff

3366 Oakdale Avenue North # 215 -
Minneapolis, MN 55422
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