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Sheila R. Fells, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry
Ranger Care 3041 Ensley 5 Points W Ave, Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 614-9019

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Brief Intro

"Welcome to my profile! I'm honored to share a bit about myself and the passion that drives my work in healthcare. With a heart for service and a commitment to excellence, I've been recognized as ""Woman of the Year"" by the Lily Grove Community Development Corporation in 2008 and proudly received the National Nursing Award in 2002. My dedication to patient care was also acknowledged when I was named Outstanding Charge Nurse at Baptist Medical Center Princeton. My involvement extends beyond individual care as I actively contribute to medical literature, co-authoring an influential paper on the positive impacts of interprofessional clinical rounding on patient care outcomes. Furthermore, I am deeply invested in community service, coordinating local tutorial services and leading as Sunday School Superintendent at Lily Grove Missionary Baptist Church since 1999. Research is another area where I strive to make a difference, having led important studies on diabetes management and chronic kidney disease. As a grant reviewer for Medicare and Medicaid Services and a skilled grant writer, I am committed to advancing healthcare initiatives that benefit our community. In every aspect of my work, from clinical practice to research and community involvement, my goal is to improve lives through compassionate care, education, and advocacy for healthier lifestyles. Thank you for considering me as your healthcare partner on your journey to wellness."

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Ranger Care
3041 Ensley 5 Points W Ave, Birmingham, AL 35208

Specialties Treated

Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry

Conditions Addressed

Abdominal Obesity
Abnormal Pap Smears
Acne
Acute Illness
Acute Pain
Allergic Cough
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Allergy rhinitis
Anger Issues
Ankle Arthritis
Anorexia Nervosa
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Arm Pain
Arthritis
Asthma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Back and Neck Pain
Back Pain
Ball of Foot Pain
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Bipolar Disorder
Birth Control
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Bronchial Asthma
Bursitis
Cardiomyopathy
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Cellulitis
Cervical Facet Arthritis (DJD)
chronic arthritis
Chronic Conditions
Chronic Cough
Chronic Diseases
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Illness
Chronic Mental Health Issues
Chronic Pain
Cough
Coughs
Cold and Flu
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Difficult Periods
Elbow Arthritis
Elbow Pain
Elevated PSA
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Exercise Induced Asthma
Extremities (Arms / Legs)
Extremity Dysfunction/Pain
Extremity Pain
Eye Infections
Facet Arthritis
Female Urinary Problems
Fever
Fever Blisters
Finger Arthritis
Flashes
Foot Arthritis
Foot Pain
Frequent Urination
General Drug Addiction and Withdrawl
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Genital Herpes
Gouty Arthritis
Hand Arthritis
Hand Numbness
Hand Pain
Wrist/Hand Pain
Hematuria
High Cholesterol
Hip Arthritis
Hip Pain
Hormonal Imbalance
Hypertension (HTN)
Hypotension
Iliopsoas Bursitis
Infectious Arthritis
Infertility
Irregular Periods
Joint Arthritis
Joint Pain
Knee Arthritis
Knee Cartilage Lesions
Knee Fractures
Knee Infections
Knee Injury
Knee Pain
Knock Knees
Low Testosterone
Lower Extremity Atherosclerosis (LEA)
Lumbar / Lumbosacral Facet Arthritis
Male Breast Cancer
Male Infertility
Male Infertility & Andrology
Male Sexual Dysfunction
Male Urinary Problems
Medication Management
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Problems - Premenstrual issues
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Mood Swings
Muscle Pain
Muscle Spasms
Nasal congestion
Nonsurgical Treatment For Chronic Pain
Numbness
Numbness in Leg
Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass
Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Pain
Pelvic Pain
Perimenopause
Portal Hypertension
Post Partum Depression
Post Traumatic Ankle Arthritis
Post Traumatic Arthritis
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Prescription Medication Addiction
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy and postpartum
Rash
Rashes
Reactive Arthritis
Renal Hypertension
Repetitive Strain Injuries/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rhumatoid Arthritis
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Spectrum/Psychotic Disorders
Scapular Pain
Seasonal Depression
Separation Anxiety
Severe or Chronic Depression
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder and Clavicle Fractures
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder impingement
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder instability
Shoulder labrum
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder rotator cuff
Sinus headaches
Skin Cancer
Skin problems: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis
Skin Rash
Skin Screenings
Sleep Disorders
Social Anxiety
Sore Throat
Spinal Arthritis
Spondylosis
Stress Management
Swelling
Thumb Arthritis
Thumb Pain
Tingling
Toenail Pain
Treatment Resistant Depression
Trochanteric Bursitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Issues
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginal Discharge
Women's Mental Health
Wound Care

Procedures Performed

Wound Care
Addiction Recovery
Addiction Rehab
Addiction Treatment
Adolescent Care
Adolescent Psychiatry
Adult Annual Physicals/Wellness Check ups
Adult Pain Relief and Wellness
Advanced Cholesterol Testing
Anger Management
Annual gynecological exams
Annual Physical Exam
Annual skin exams
Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment (ADHD)
Behavioral & Psychiatric Services
Behavioral health evaluation
Behavioral Health Intervention
Birth Control
Birth Control Implant Removal and Insertions
Blood Tests
Blood Work
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Surgery
Cardiology Screenings
Cardiology Consults
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Cholesterol / Lipids Checkup
carpal tunnel injections
Cholesterol Reduction
Chronic Care Management
Chronic Disease Management
Chronic Disease Relief
Chronic Disease Reversal
Chronic Disease Screening
Chronic Management
Chronic Pain Program
Comprehensive Blood Testing
Comprehensive Care of Chronic Conditions
Contraception & Contraceptive Devices like Paragard, Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla
COVID-19 Testing
Contraception Management
Cortisone Injection
Depression Management
Depression Medication
Dermatology Care
Drug Addiction Treatment
ER/Urgent Care Follow-Up
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
General Follow Up
Geriatric Psychiatry
Gyn Exam/Pap Smear
Health & Nutrition Counseling
Hypertension Reduction Strategies
Infection Consultation
Infertility Evaluation
Infertility Treatment
Injection Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
Integrative Pain Management
Interventional pain management
Knee and Hip Joint Injections
Lower Extremity Doppler
Management of Chronic Medical conditions
Management of Hypertension and High Cholesterol
Medication
Medication Evaluation
Medication management
Medication Refills
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Mental Health Management
New Patient Visit
Non-Opioid Pain Management
Nutrition & Personalized Diets
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Therapy
Nutritional services
Obesity Medicine
Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Metatarsalgia)
Pain Injections
Pain Management
Pap Smear
Pre-Surgery Checkup/Pre-Surgical Clearance
Preventive Medicine and Wellness, Health Maintenance
Psychiatric Diagnosis or Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Therapeutic Procedures
PTSD Treatment
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Screening
Skin Cancer Treatment
Sleep Study
Sports Medicine
Sports Physicals
Stress Management
Stress Management Therapy
Stress Reduction
Therapy in the context of medication management
Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Treatment of Sexually Transmitted diseases
Urgent Care
Use of Biologic Agents for Treatment of Allergic Conditions (Xolair, Nucala, Dupixent, Fasenra, Cinqair)
Well Woman Check-ups & Annual Exams
Wellness Psychiatry
Wound Care Treatment
Young Adult Psychiatry

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Tricare
Viva Health Plan
Wellcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Cancer 17
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 30
Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 29
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 17
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7