M. Louis Blettel, Internist
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M. Louis Blettel

Internist

5559 SW 85th Avenue Portland Oregon, 97225
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Dr. Blettel specializes in cardiovascular risk reduction and his results are extremely successful in preventing heart attack, stroke and angina. As of August 2015 it has been seven years since one of Dr. Blettel's patients has had a major heart attack. He employs advanced lipid testing using the NMR LipoProfile in addition to the standard lipid profile and he tests and treats for the dangerous Lipoprotein a particle. Then he prescribes treatments to get every one of his patients to goal: LDL-P


His outstanding accomplishments have earned him the following awards:

Leading Physician of the World and Top Internist in Portland, Oregon, 2015

 Patients' Choice Award (2010 - 2011, 2014) 
 Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010 - 2011) 
 Top 10 Doctor - City (2014) 
 

Portland, OR
Internist

 
 

Education and Training

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Degree: Medical Doctor

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Provider Details

Male English 39 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiovascular Risk ReductionDiabetesHypertensionLipidsThyroid

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional and National Lecture and Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Ranked in Upper Quarter of Graduating Medical School Class   
  • Honors in Ophthalmology and Clinical Urology   
  • Outstanding Senior Resident   
  • Graduted Cum Laude   

Treatments

  • Internal Medicine

Fellowships

  • American Heart Association Summer Science Fellowship- 1970

Professional Society Memberships

  • National Lipids Association, Oregon Medical Association, American College of Physicians - Internal Medicine, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Physicians Assistants

Articles and Publications

  • Race Maker Rates

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Being honest and hard working and having the vision, courage and commitment to do my best in treating every patient.

    Honors & Awards:
    ? Rankedinupper quarter of graduating medical school class, commendation for superiorachievement in pediatrics, honorsawarded in ophthalmology and clinical urology.
    ? National Board of Medicine Part III examination score 710, 98th percentile
    ? Diplomat of National Board of Internal Medicine, 1989
    ? Fellow of American College of Physicians- American Society of Internal Medicine, 2001

    St Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, OR
    ? Internal Medicine Residency 1986 to 1989
    ? Honors & Awards: Outstanding Senior Resident

    University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas
    ?Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Science 1975
    ? Physicians Assistant Certificate 1975
    ? Honors & Awards: Graduated cum laude

    Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
     ? Double Degree Majors: Bachelor of Science 1972 Biology & Bachelor of Science 1972 Chemistry
    ? Bachelor of Science 1970 General Science
    Honors & Awards: American Heart Association Summer Science Fellowship, 1970
    Participated in research at the Oregon Health Sciences University

    Honors & Awards: Received three commendations from the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C. and two Special Advancements for Superior Performance 1975 to 1980.

Teaching and speaking

  • NMR Lipoprofile Test (2008 - Present) 200 presentations to doctors and other health care providers in the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.          .

    “Hypertension Challenges, How I Treat Them and Why" (2003 - Present)
    Greater than 300 presentations to physicians and other health care providers

    "Men's Health: New BPH Treatments and Impact on Sexual Function"
    Pri-Med, Updated March 2004

    “Update on Hypertension and Heart Failure”
    OHSU PA Program, 2003

    "Hypertension Medication Update for Pharmacists"
    Portland Conference, 1992

    "Help for High Blood Pressure"
    Community Health Forum, St. Vincent Hospital, 1989 & 1990

    "Management of Hypertension"
    Louisiana State Physicians Assistant Conference, 1981  United States National Guard, Medical Specialists 5, Army Medic, 1970-1976 

     

Hobbies / Sports

  • Research, Travel

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Clinical Lipidology, Green Journal, Family Medicine Journal

M. Louis Blettel's Practice location

5559 SW 85th Avenue -
Portland, Oregon 97225
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