Joleen Finken, MD

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A Specialist in Internal Medicine Caring for Hospitalized Patients

Joleen Finken, MD, is an internal medicine specialist who treats patients staying in the hospital. She collaborates with their care team to treat a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Bowel obstructions
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes and diabetes-related complications
  • Heart attacks and heart failure
  • Pneumonia
  • Skin infections
  • Stroke
  • Other conditions that require hospitalization

Her services include:

  • Obtaining a patient’s medical history
  • Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
  • Performing physical exams
  • Prescribing medications
  • Providing health education and counseling
  • Treating common illnesses
 

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine - Hospital

(701) 417-2000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
Internal Medicine: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Medical School:
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis MN
University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth MN

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine

Idea of Care

My approach to care is to really listen to patients and family members. I treat each patient as a unique individual, and I respect their wishes about how they want to approach their health care. I believe my job is to educate them about their conditions and offer options for treatment, but I am ultimately working for them.

Personal Interests

Dr. Finken enjoys walking her dogs, strength training, biking, running, hiking, cooking and spending time with her family.

Additional Locations

Sanford Broadway Medical Center

801 Broadway N.
Fargo, North Dakota 58102

(701) 234-2000

Sanford South University Medical Center

1720 University Drive S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

(701) 234-2000

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