Sheila Fleming is a board certified advanced practice nurse practitioner at Goshen Retreat Women’s Health Center. She provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment for women at high risk for breast cancer. Among the services Sheila offers are breast cancer screenings, risk assessments, survivorship care and ongoing surveillance.
Over four decades in nursing practice, Sheila has gained a wealth of knowledge in clinical medicine and patient care. She is specially trained as a first assistant in several surgical specialties, including robotic-assisted surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, oncology surgery and plastic surgery.
Family and friends are at the center of Sheila’s life when she is away from clinical medicine. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their three children and a growing number of grandchildren. A healthy approach to exercise and fitness also keeps Sheila on the move through Zumba dancing, yoga and plyoga fitness classes.
Philosophy of Care
Sheila treats every patient as she would like to be treated. She takes a compassionate approach to care and builds trusting relationships with patients throughout their healthcare journey. Sheila educates patients about their condition and encourages them to actively participate in making decisions about their care and treatment.
Clinical Interest & Research
Preventative care
Women’s health
Physical fitness and stability
Clean eating
Wellness focus for healthy living
Education
Board Certified – Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Education and training Master of Science in Nursing Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN
Registered Nurse Diploma Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, South Bend, IN