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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Always a good conversation with Dr. Personaire
Very impressed
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.
I feel 100% heard and cared for.
The care provider was very good at explaining everything so that we understood exactly what he was telling us. He made sure we understood before continuing.
Dr. Persenaire pays attention to details, listens and make notes which Is a good quality for a provider in this field. He also gives advice and I am thankful for that and to have him for my doctor. [...]
Dr Persenaire Is wonderful and explains everything perfectly.
Dr. Persenaire was fantastic. He listened to our concerns, explained things clearly. He is clearly very sharp and also very empathic. He was helpful and kind. Very happy with the visit.
Dr Persennaire was thorough and reassuring.
I appreciate the amount of unhurried time Dr. Personaire spent with me asking and answering questions, explaining, and guiding my thinking about my cognitive health.
Dr. Personaire is amazing!!!
Dr Personaire has been seeing [...] for about [...] years and is always very helpful and connected to her situation.
We enjoy and trust Dr Persinare (sp) as our contact specialist.
Dr Persenaire is the best!
This was my first visit with Dr.Persenaire, he explained information and made sure that all my questions were answered and I felt listened too.
We are very pleased with every appointment we have had with Dr Persenaire. He is a very caring and compassionate Dr.
The doctor took enough time to explain illness and took time to various tests.
Dr. Persenaire and I had a productive conversation regarding my chronic condition. [...] He was attentive and helpful.
Dr Persenaire Excellent
Doctor was very thorough in answers, explanations. Was very open to my questions.
*Dr. Persenaire is hands down one of the best MDs I've ever talked to, just superb.
Dr Persenaire was exceptional.
Dr Persenaire is very good at listening and having meaningful conversations.
The doctor was very attentive
Dr P is fabulous
Easy to understand, very thorough.
Dr. Persineirre and his nurse were excellent at listening and explaining my condition.
Dr. Persenaire is great! [...] He was thoroughly familiar with my file and medical history. He discussed several issues, specifics about exercise, in particular as well as a the potential side effects of another drug I am taking. [...] I am delighted that Dr. Persenaire will be my neurologist.
Dr P is amazing he really listened to my questions and addressed them in a comprehensive way
Dr Personaire is a good. [...].
[...] my doctor was very helpful, considerate, and engaged. [...]
Dr Persenaire is fabulous!
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