Xiaofang Sheng-Tanner, MD | Saint Cloud, MN | Internist

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Dr. Xiaofang Sheng-Tanner has practiced internal medicine for 39 years and is affiliated with Centracare Saint Cloud Hospital. She treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity and overweight, and chronic kidney disease. She is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and completed her residency at Interfaith Medical Center Program. Dr. Sheng-Tanner trained at Nanjing Medical University and sees patients in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. She speaks Chinese and English.

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accepting new patients
3.4

24 Ratings
39 years of experience
37 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, English
Interfaith Medical Center Program
21 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Xiaofang Sheng-Tanner's Ratings and Reviews

3.4

24 Ratings with 21 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Spent time with me: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Flexible scheduling: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

Patients appreciate Dr. Sheng-Tanner for her friendliness, thoroughness, and willingness to explain medical matters clearly, often highlighting her comprehensive approach to wellness checks and attentive care over the years. Many also commend her ability to create a comfortable and personable atmosphere during visits, and she comes highly recommended to others. However, some patients feel that she can be dismissive and condescending, expressing concerns about her listening skills in recent appointments. A few have reported feeling that their concerns were not fully heard, as she appeared hurried and talked over them.

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My Primary Care Physician is very Friendly and Helpful!

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July 23rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Love her!

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May 26th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Sheng-Tanner (warmly) made me feel like she was using all of her medical experience and available tools to give me a complete annual wellness check as possible.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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April 16th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Did not get an answer or plan on how to treat or proceed with my major concern.

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March 25th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Sheng-Tanner was very dismissive and condescending during this appointment. In the past years, she has been relatively more understanding and inclusive during appointments, but in the past few years, I feel like she has increasingly listened less, and dismissed my concerns and symptoms more that I brought forward. [...]

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 8th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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She has been my doctor for over a decade and she is really a good listener! Sometimes I just don't understand and she will start over and talk to me until I do understand. She has seen me through a lot of different health challenges and it's been very knowledgeable and caring!

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October 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Doctor didn't wait for me to finish talking before talking over me in a hurried manner.

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July 31st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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She seemed abrupt to me.

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Staff was courteous

July 20th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Have already recommended to several people.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

June 20th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Sheng Tanner and her Team are great. Always personable and make you feel comfortable about your visit

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

May 20th, 2025 | Source: Partner

CentraCare - Plaza Clinic Internal Medicine

1900 Centracare Cir Ste 2425Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Tel: (320) 229-4928

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Xiaofang Sheng-Tanner, MD	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C	Dr. Michelle Xiao Song, MD	Daniel Kyle Lepone
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Hospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience		6 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)	Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish
Saint Cloud , MN	Mesquite , TX	Denver , CO	Saint Cloud , MN
Med School: Nanjing Medical University	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc	Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine	Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

Check-up
Diabetes
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)
Women's Health

Xiaofang Sheng-Tanner holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Interfaith Medical Center Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Nanjing Medical University in 1987.

NPI Number

Xiaofang Sheng-Tanner's NPI number is 1255592804.

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