
Overview
Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Michele Despreaux, MD, FACP brings more than twenty years’ experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions. Her special interest in caring for seniors includes aging issues such as memory loss, frailty, osteoporosis, diabetes and hypertension. “I chose internal medicine as a field because it gives me the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to many different types of patients,” says Dr. Despreaux. “I listen to my patients and partner with them to meet their health needs, giving everyone personal and individualized care.” A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Despreaux held the Chief Residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital (affiliated with Yale Medical School) while training in Internal Medicine. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her undergraduate degree with Highest Honors from University of Virginia. For more than 20 years, she shared her passion for the profession by teaching residents and medical students at University of Washington. In her free time, Dr. Despreaux enjoys watching her sons play sports and volunteering at their schools. In addition to boating and fishing in the Puget Sound, she likes to read, cook and spend time with good friends.
Dr. Despreaux is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.
Dr. Despreaux is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Medical Arts Center 4033 Talbot Rd S, Ste 570, Renton, WA 98055
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michele A. Despreaux
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michele A. Despreaux?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michele A. Despreaux by calling their office at 425-690-3489. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michele A. Despreaux a top-rated expert for Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michele A. Despreaux is classified as an Advanced expert for Dementia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michele A. Despreaux specialize in?
While Dr. Michele A. Despreaux is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Michele A. Despreaux accept my insurance?
Dr. Michele A. Despreaux accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-690-3489 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- DementiaDr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Despreaux isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AnemiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Breast CancerDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- BronchitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- CellulitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Chronic PainDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- CirrhosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DeliriumDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EmphysemaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- FaintingDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous CandidiasisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Foot DropDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GoutDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- HeadacheDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Heart FailureDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- InsomniaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- IntertrigoDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Intertrigo.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Livedo ReticularisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Livedo Reticularis.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- MelorheostosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Memory LossDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Morning SicknessDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Movement DisordersDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Myotonia CongenitaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.
- NecrosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- OsteopeniaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- PneumoniaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- SciaticaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScleromaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- ScoliosisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- ShinglesDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- SinusitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- SpasticityDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- TenosynovitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- ThrushDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Thrush.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- VertigoDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- XanthomaDr. Despreaux isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.
