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Shelly Mahowald, APRN, CNP

4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

A Specialist in Family Medicine

Nurse practitioner Shelly Mahowald provides family medicine care in Park Rapids, Minnesota. She’s dedicated to caring for family members of all ages and specializes in preventive care and diagnosing and managing chronic conditions.

The services she provides include:

Annual physicals
Athletic physicals
Baby and child wellness visits
Care for older adults
Diabetes management
Disease management
Gynecology services
High blood pressure care
Treatments for common illnesses

She also uses her experience and expertise to treat substance use disorders. This includes:

Helping patients develop personal wellness skills
Reducing cravings and risk-taking behavior
Restoring normal ways of life
Teaching patients skills to help maintain a safe home for families

Speaks: English

Specialties

Family Medicine

Services

Chemical Dependency

Primary Location

Sanford Health Park Rapids Clinic

110 Seventh St. W.
Park Rapids, Minnesota 56470 110 Seventh St. W.
Park Rapids, Minnesota 56470

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mon - Fri: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Additional Locations

Background Information

Education History

Graduate School:

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Board Certifications:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Family

My Idea of Care

Every patient deserves a compassionate and devoted practitioner. My commitment is to provide care that focuses on your goals and wishes. I will work hard to gain your trust as a respected practitioner and be your partner as you journey back to health and maintain the best state of health for yourself. I believe education and prevention play a role in primary care and are pillars in my care. I focus on creating positive change in the lives of my patients. I consider it a privilege to be entrusted with your health care.

My mantra is people deserve the chance to turn their lives around.

Personal Interests

Shelly enjoys hiking, mountain biking, jogging and camping. She is an avid reader and dabbles in watercolor painting. She also has a large extended family and enjoys spending time in their company.

Awards and Distinctions

Sanford Medical Center Fargo: Lamp of Knowledge Award (2017)

Additional Locations

Sanford Bemidji Medication Assisted Therapy Clinic

1705 Anne St. NW.
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

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