Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Family Medicine Physician
Primary Appointment Location
Family Medical Center in Fayetteville
1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-521-8260
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Primary Care
- Accepting New Patients
- No
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Riklon
Clinical Biography
Dr. Riklon holds the Peter O. Kohler, M.D., Endowed Chair in Health Disparities and is a professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He is one of only two Marshallese physicians to complete medical school and residency training from U.S.-accredited programs. Riklon trains residents in the Family Medicine Center on the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus and sees patients at the Community Clinic in Springdale, offering culturally appropriate care to the clinic’s Marshallese patients. Riklon earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and his medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He joined UAMS in 2016 from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, where he was an assistant professor and the family medicine clerkship director in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.
Dr. Riklon's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Dr. Sheldon Riklon joined the UAMS Northwest faculty in August, 2016. He splits his time between the Family Medicine Residency Program, the UAMS Office of Research and Community Health, and Community Clinic in Springdale. Dr. Riklon is one of only two Marshallese doctors practicing in the U.S.
He came to UAMS from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii, where he served as family medicine clerkship director and as a faculty member in the UH Family Medicine Residency Program. He is a 2001 graduate of that residency program and a 1998 graduate of the Burns A. School of Medicine. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
He is the inaugural holder of the Peter O. Kohler M.D. Endowed Chair in Health Disparities at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Fayetteville.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
- Associate Professor
Education and Training
- Medical School
- John A. Burns School of Medicine
Dr. Riklon's Research
UAMS Research Profile
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Dr. Riklon's Areas of Expertise
Primary Care
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Locations Where Dr. Riklon Practices
Family Medical Center in Fayetteville , Primary Location
1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-521-8260
New and Returning Patients
Comment
I have recommended uams to others
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Mar 28, 2026Comment
I would highly recommend this clinic to everybody!! And I always speak well of UAMS at Fayetteville!
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Mar 07, 2026Comment
Bad
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Mar 07, 2026Comment
Good experience
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Feb 21, 2026Comment
The doctor didn't listen to my questions very good. I've had stomach problems for quite some time. He wanted to blow it off and say use mouthwash. I'm very upset about How he treated me
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Feb 21, 2026Comment
Good experience
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Feb 21, 2026Comment
Dr. Sheldon is always a great listener.
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Feb 20, 2026Comment
I recommend uams to everyone
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Dec 20, 2025Comment
Doctor usually excellent. But on this day we were not important enough to be communicated to. Forgotten.
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Dec 13, 2025Comment
I believe the physicians get their direct orders as to what to do from a doctor above them.
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Dec 06, 2025