Dr. Sheryl Estlund is a naturopathic physician who is experienced in treating a wide variety of patients. Her areas of expertise include:
● Minor Surgery
● Physical Medicine
● Pain Management
● Dermatology
● Emergency and Acute care
Dr. Owen has a special interest in ensuring adequate access to health care for the underserved and uninsured patient population. She has been running clinic rotations and supervising student interns at NCNM's community clinics and at Natural Health Center for four years.
She completed her undergraduate work at University of Oregon, majoring in psychology, sociology; with a minor degree in gerontology. Prior to attending NCNM, she worked in the mental health field for five years focusing on counseling and case management in the geriatric population.
Dr. Owen graduated from NCNM in 2003 and subsequently pursued a three-year residency in general medicine. In addition to serving as a clinical adjunct faculty member, Dr. Owen coordinates the NCNM residency program where she supervises local and distant residency operations. In addition, she works in private practice at Northwood Health Center.
Curriculum Vitae
Updated Jan. 2, 2009
EDUCATION
2005-2006
Residency in General Medicine
PGY3: Natural Health Centers, Portland, Oregon
2004-2005
Residency in General Medicine
PGY2: Natural Health Centers, Portland, Oregon
2003-2004
Residency in General Medicine
PGY1: Natural Health Centers, Portland, Oregon
2003
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Honors graduate
National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon
1992
Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Sociology
Minor Degree in Gerontology
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-Present
National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon
Director of Post Graduate Medical Education, ND Clinical Faculty
2006-2008
National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon
Coordinator, Department of Post Graduate Medical Education, ND Clinical Faculty
1997-1999
Providence Medical Group/Sunset, Portland, Oregon
Clinic Coordinator
1993-1997
Delaunay Family of Services, Portland, Oregon
Residential Care Facility Administrator
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2007-Present
Northwood Health Center, Woodburn, Oregon
Acute Care, Pain Management, General Medicine
2006-Present
Salem Naturopathic Clinic, Salem, Oregon
General Medicine
2006-Present
Outside In, Portland, Oregon
Homeless/Acute Care
2002-Present
NCNM Natural Health Center, Portland, Oregon
General Medicine
RESIDENCY & MEDICAL SCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2004-2006
Salem Naturopathic Clinic, Salem, Oregon
General Medicine
Supervising Physician: Donald McBride, N.D.
2002-2006
First In Health, Portland, Oregon
General Medicine and Acute Care
Supervising Physicians: Lisa DeCapua, N.D., and Laurent Chaix, N.D.
2004-2006
Portland Community College/Sylvania, Portland, Oregon
General Medicine
Supervising Physician:Judy Peabody, N.D.
2003-2006
Portland Community College/Workforce, Portland, Oregon
General Medicine
Supervising Physicians:Penel Houghton, N.D., and Judy Peabody, N.D.
2003-2006
Outside In, Portland, Oregon
Homeless Youth/Acute Care
Supervising Physicians:Wayne Centrone, N.D., Jason Barker, N.D., Michele Salob, N.D., Rita Bettenburg, N.D., and Dohn Kruschwitz, M.D., N.D.
2004-2005
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, Oregon
Pulmonology
Supervising Physician:Howard Lazarus, M.D.
2003-2004
Dignity Village Outreach Clinic, Portland, Oregon
Homeless Adults
Supervising Physicians:Wayne Centrone, N.D., Jason Barker, N.D., Julie Kahn, N.D., and Penel Houghton, N.D.
2002-2004
Rockwood Community Clinic, Gresham, Oregon
General Medicine
Supervising Physician:Laurent Chaix, N.D.
2002-2004
Center for Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon
Cardiology
Supervising Physicians:Martin Milner, N.D., and Tish Stoebner, N.D.
2001-2004
Mt Olivet Community Care Center, Portland, Oregon
General Medicine
Supervising Physician:Dohn Kruschwitz, M.D., N.D.
2003
Tzu Chi Medical Outreach Clinic, Portland, Oregon
General Medicine
Supervising Physician:Jason Barker, N.D.
2002-2003
Harvest Homes Community Clinic, Portland, Oregon
Geriatric Medicine
Supervising Physicians:Jason Barker, N.D., and Wayne Centrone, N.D.
2002
Neighborhood Health Centers-Multnomah County Health Clinic, Portland, Oregon
General Medicine/Acute Care
Supervising Physician:Wayne Centrone, N.D.
2002-2004
Homestreet Community Clinic, Aloha, Oregon
Mental Health
Supervising Physician:Audrey Bergsma, N.D.
2002
Cedar Creek Internal Medicine, Portland, Oregon
Internal Medicine
Supervising Physician:Steve Beeson, M.D.
2001
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, Oregon
Infectious Disease
Supervising Physician:Patrick Goodall, M.D.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2008
National College of Natural Medicine
Dr. Russel Marz; 2 hours
2008
Skin Disease Education Foundation
Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar; 18 hours
2008
Medscape
A Diver Unconscious at he Surface after a Recreational Dive; 0.25 hours