Dr. Sheldon R. Burns
joined Edina Family Physicians in 2001. He has over 30
years of clinical experience. Areas of special interest in
addition to Family Practice include Obstetric Care and Sports
Medicine. He is a member of the Minnesota Academy of Family
Physicians and was a finalist for MN Family Physician of the
year in 2003 and received their annual Merit Award for
outstanding contributions to family practice in 1985.
Dr. Burns was inducted into the Minnesota “Wall of Fame” at the
National Sports Center, Blaine, Minnesota for "Contributions as
a Minnesotan to the United States Olympic Teams. He received the
Larry Neumann Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota
Athletic Trainers Association in 1996. He was also recognized in
the Journal of American Medical Association in 1992 for the
discovery of the largest reported outbreak of food borne illness
from a commercial airline flight affecting twenty-four states
and four countries.
During his education Dr. Burns received his Bachelor of Arts
degree with High Honors and Distinction from Hamline University
in 1971. He attended medical school at the University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis until 1974. He completed his residency at
the University of Minnesota and was awarded “Specialist”
designation in the areas of Family Practice, Emergency Medicine
and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Burns personal hobbies include travel and sporting events.
Office Location(s):
Edina Family
Physicians (Main)
5301 Vernon Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota 55436
Location Phone Main:
952-925-2200
Additional Location Phone: Scheduling:
952-925-2200
Location Fax: Location Fax:
952-925-0335
My Phone: 952-925-2200
Fax: 952-925-0335
Accepting new patients:
I am not accepting new patients at this time
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Sheldon R. Burns, MD,
ABFP |
Other Certifications: Instructor in
Emergency Medical Services, Rochester Area Vocational Technical
Institute Eau Claire, WI Area Vo-Tech Institute Board of
Directors, Great River Homes for the Mentally Retarded
Instructor, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Elective Orthopedics
Wabasha County Coroner Field Commander, Colorado Search and
Rescue Guest Scholar and Lecturer: Karolinska Institute,
Stockholm, Sweden Max Planck Institute, Groningen, West Germany
University of East Anglia, Norwich, England University of
Edinborough, Edinborough, Scotland Liverpool Polytechnic,
Liverpool, England
Honors and Awards:
Top Doc Award :
2009-2010
Dr. Burns has received the distinguished Top Doc award for
2009/2010 from Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. This award is
given in recognition for the exceptional patient care he
provided to his patients. Recipients of this award are chosen by
their peers.
American Board of Family Practice, Certified 4 times
* Medical
Director, Institute for Athletic Medicine – 14 locations
* Medical Director, MN Timberwolves, MN Wild, MN Lynx
* Team Physician, Minnesota Vikings
* Medical Staff, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Methodist
Hospital
* Medical Staff, Community Clinic, Wabasha, MN
* Medical Staff, Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center
* Deputy Medical Commisioner, Intern’l Olympic Committee
* Team Physician, World Championship Teams
* Team Physician, United States Olympic Teams
* Team Physician, MN State High School League Tournaments
* Assoc. Professor and Clinical Professor, Univ. of Minnesota
Founder of the 1st sports medicine course in the medical school
Top Doctor,
Twin City Parent Magazine
Top Doctor, (voted by peers) Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
Member, Wabasha County Medical Society
Member, Minnesota Medical Association
Publications:
“Has
Protective Equipment Changed the Way America Plays?”
Ergonomics, November 1988
“Neurologic Injuries in Ice hockey”
Neurologic Aspects of Sports Medicine: Jordan, Tsairis and
Warren
“On Field preparation for Competition”
Orthopaedic Knowledge update sports Medicine, Griffin, Lethay,
M.D.’s 1998. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. |