Michael J. Persenaire, MD
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Michael J. Persenaire, MD
Medical Specialties
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Neurology
- Neuropsychiatry
- Telehealth services
Locations
Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Persenaire was one of the most attentive, thorough, knowledgeable, enjoyable appointments I've had. I would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Persainaire is a top-notch, well-educated and Intelligent specialist who provides excellent explanations in a caring manner. I was so pleased and relieved to be able to finally understand my history and MRI abnormalities. I have worked with many physicians over the years at many healthcare institutions Including UW Medicine and he ranks very very high. Thankyou. [...]
Dr. P answered all of my questions and relayed the information clearly to me.
Doctor Persenaire and his assistant were thoughtful and provided excellent care.
Dr. Personaire is an excellent listener and communicator. I feel my wife Sarah has received Incredible attention and care from her entire care team. In short, I do not know where we would be without them. A huge thanks to them all! Especially Dr. P!!!!
It is always reassuring to meet with Dr. Persenaire. He is very knowledgeable, knows his patients and shows a lot of interest in them. We appreciate the time he spends with us and feel listened to and understood. Amazing, when we know how busy he is. He's great.
Doctor was thorough, thoughtful, and engaged.
Dr was patient with me and helped me understand what was happening with me.
Dr. P is excellent in his ability to care for me as a person and at the same time apply his knowledge to help me be as healthy as possible with a rare disease. I am grateful to his willingness to coordinate care with my entire team, including out of town physicians and making it easier to manage my disease.
Dr Persenaire is always attentive, well-informed and friendly.
Dr. P always does a good job of explaining things and is always attentive.
Dr. Persenaire he seemed in a hurry this time. Didn't listen as well as usual.
Dr P has always been super great. He listens well and answers whatever questions I have. His MA who rooms, I can't remember her name but she does for [...] too and she's always super nice. [...]the nurse who answers phones is great too.
Very pleased with Dr. Persenaire's thoughtful and patient approach to my concerns
We were very appreciative of the time and attention we received from the doctor. He was very present, patient and informative.
Knowledgeable, kind, empathetic-very helpful consultation.
The doctor had good bedside manner, much appreciate the effort
Dr. Persenaire gave me some good insights about my condition and what to expect as I continue with this condition.
Dr Persenaire is thorough, considerate and very knowledgeable.
Dr. P is amazing. Very good listening skills and has been instrumental in helping find the best treatments [...]
Dr. Persenaire obviously recognizes the complexities of the challenges at hand (working to find a good balance of meds for my husband who has Alzheimer's and is at an AFH) and did a wonderful job of empathizing with my concerns, offering solutions, and explaining how the different meds work and their risks and benefits. He also gave very good advice for communicating better with my AFH contacts and being more practical in setting my expectations for their work.
Always a good conversation with Dr. Personaire
Very impressed
Dr Persenaire listens carefully and is always responsive to our questions and concerns.
Appreciate the information, the empathy and the expertise of Dr. Persenaire.
Dr. Persenaire has been honest and trustworthy in his discussion of my disease.
Dr Persenaire is very in tuned to my situation and I am very thankful for his insight and care given my unique and challenging circumstances. He truly listens to what I say and mean and need..
Dr. Persenaire listened to my concerns r[...] He was empathetic, and I was an active participant in the development of my treatment plan.
Dr Persenenaire is exceptional. Highly recommend!
The entire visit went smoothly. We arrived on time and were immediately moved to our examining room. Dr. Personaire took great care to describe the nature of my care at Harborview and my uncertain prognosis for the future.
Again, Dr Persenaire is fabulous
Excellent practitioner
Dr. Persenaire was very kind and thorough throught the appointment.
Dr Persenaire was very patient and took time explaining care and options.
Dr. P is candid, articulate and was well prepared
Of all the medical practioners I have encountered in my life, Dr. Persennaire is my favorite.
About Michael J. Persenaire
Dr. Persenaire is a sub-specialist neurologist with expertise in neurological diseases that cause symptoms of "cognitive dysfunction" and others that are due to inflammation in the brain, spinal cord or optic nerves. Within that set of neurological diseases are Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica and Autoimmune Encephalitis to name only a few.
His approach to patient care is to provide his patients with a good understanding about the cause of their symptoms so that they can adequately weigh the risks and benefits of their various treatment options and to act as their consultant to help them to make a decision that is aligned with their personal values. He strives to be guided by evidence from the medical literature in the diagnosis and treatment plans that he prescribes but acknowledges the limitations of this approach and that many decisions are made in the context of uncertainty.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of NeurologyFellowship, 2018, Multiple SclerosisUniversity of Colorado DenverFellowship, 2016, NeurologyUniversity of Colorado DenverResidency, 2015, NeurologyUniversity of Colorado DenverInternship, 2012, Internal MedicineWayne State University SOMMedical Education, 2011
Board Certifications
- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, 2016, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
- Neurology, 2015, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology