“I chose a career in nursing because I wanted to focus on supporting and building relationships with patients in need of care. I worked as a registered nurse at Three Rivers Medical Center for 11 years, first in the birth center and then in post-surgical and ICU. During that time, I also served as a nurse educator at Rogue Community College.
I learned a lot in hospital nursing and developed many great relationships with local area doctors. But I wanted to add to my training so I could be of more value to patients. I pursued two Masters degree in nursing—one with a focus on research and education and the other to earn my family nurse practitioner certification. Nurse practitioners (NPs) have specialized education in diagnosing and treating illnesses and the license to work independently and in collaboration with physicians.
As your primary care provider, I see myself as your partner and cheerleader in helping you enjoy the best health possible. That starts by learning your personal goals for your own health. I want to provide the education and medical care you need to live as happy and healthy a life as you can imagine.”
Specialties
Primary Care
Wellness for Women
LGBTQ+ Health
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Education
Board Certification:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Education and Research
Nursing Degrees:
FNP, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
MS, Nursing, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
AA, Nursing, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR
I became a nurse because I was always interested in medicine and found I enjoy working with patients. After graduating nursing school, I moved to beautiful Southern Oregon. As a nurse working in a nursing home and later at Three Rivers Hospital on the medical floor and in the ICU, I gained a broad understanding in patient care. After being a nurse for 7 years, I decided to continue my education as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As a primary care provider, I aim to establish caring relationships with patients and work together toward achieving your health goals.
Specialties
Primary Care
Wellness for Women
LGBTQ+ Health
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Education
Nursing Degrees:
MSN, FNP: Simmons University, Boston, MA
BSN, Nursing: South University, Savannah, GA
RN, ASN: Borough of Manhattan Community College, NY, NY
Sheldon McKenzie, MD, earned his medical degree from The University of The West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. He then completed a three year Residency in Internal Medicine followed by a two year Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC.
Services at our current practice location
McKenzie provides comprehensive care for adults as well as pediatric patients over 12 years with Diabetes Mellitus. Working closely with his diabetes care team, he oversees patients on oral and injectable therapies, multiple daily dose insulin therapy, insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
He champions a Safer A1c program approach to Diabetes care which integrates medical therapy, diabetes education, nutrition, behavioral health, as well balancing the social determinants of health to assist patients with diabetes in optimizing their overall health.
He also treats thyroid disorders such as Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
McKenzie is a specialist in Metabolic Bone Disease treating disorders of calcium (primary hyperparathyroidism and other causes) as well as managing osteoporosis both primary and secondary. He has been trained as a Fracture Liaison Coordinator with the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
He also manages adrenal gland disorders.
Dr. McKenzie believes that it is not only what you do for clients that counts but how well you perform those duties with grace and kindness. People may forget what you did for them but they will never forget how you made them feel. He believes that health care providers should find the soul in what they do. This is foundational to delivering great care. People want to connect to a living soul. Outside the office, he enjoys travelling and spending time with his family. He loves to play his guitar with friends and spending quiet times in meditation.
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Trusted Physician Association Member
We are a proud member of the AllCare Independent Physician Association. Along with more than 70 independent physicians in Josephine and Jackson counties, we’re working together to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare for our communities.
