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Julianna Desmarais, M.D.

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  • Associate Professor
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Rheumatology

Clinical focus

  • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
  • Interstitial Lung Disease

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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About me

Dr. Desmarais enjoys being a general rheumatologist. She has a special interest in teaching and is participating in a faculty development program for educators. She has completed the USSONAR program in musculoskeletal ultrasound, and enjoys incorporating ultrasound use into patient care.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2011, Ohio State University College of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine Residency: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
    • Chief Resident: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Fellowship

    • Rheumatology Fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (167 Ratings, 87 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. She is extremely thorough, thoughtful, and communicates well

  2. Dr. Desmarais is THE best physician that I have had at OHSU. Is very knowledgeable, professional, and has empathy.something many MDs lack. She actually LOOKS at her patient and actually listens. I am in my 80s and she does NOT treat me as if I am senile NOR does she talk very loud in case I am deaf. Something many OHSU practitioners do. Unfortunately.

  3. Dr Desmarias was very thorough and definitely knows her "stuff" I am very pleased with her ease of getting to the point and working to correct issues

  4. Great Doctor!!

  5. She is always prepared! Listens carefully and follows up if there are any loose ends after the visit is over. She will call me if she has any new information. I trust her completely. I am 71 and she is the best doctor I have ever had. I wish she was my primary care doctor.

  6. Dr. Desmaraias is a very competent doctor with a good bedside manner. She is well informed and looks beyoynd the current issue for others that might be causing me problems. I hope she never leaves!

  7. Dr. Desmarais always takes her time and asks for my questions, concerns and input throughout the visit, as did her intern.

  8. Very knowledgeable. Able to answer questions and address concerns

  9. Excellent, very caring, knowledgeable and pardonable.

  10. Dr Desmarais is a very impressive clinician. Her ability to truly listen and discuss issues is unique. She is attentive and truly cares

  11. Dr. Desmarias is the best, not only in Rheumatology but across all specialties.

  12. Excellent

  13. She is caring & thorough.

  14. Easy

  15. Every thing was great. Provider was great on helping figure out plan for up coming hip surgery and my infusions

  16. She is attentive, kind, a problem-solver and takes care of me in every way possible.

  17. Dr. Demarais is an excellent Dr. She is personable, easy to talk to. She keeps me informed on new studies happening and always supports my decisions. She asks lots of questions concerning the progression of my disease, the efficacy of the meds I'm on and offers additional meds to support my current care plan.

  18. She went above, called me when her microphone wouldn't work. Stayed on video while we talked. Awesome Doc.

  19. Dr. Desmarais is a caring person and a fantastic clinician. She "gets" me and my concerns. She is empathetic and supportive. I appreciate that she is willing to discuss things I have read and takes my comments and questions seriously. I have never failed to leave a visit with her without feeling optimistic and supported.

  20. Dr. Desmarais Is Wonderful! She Is extremely Intelligent. She Is caring & takes her time listening. I feel very fortunate to have her as my physician!

  21. She explained everything very well and took time to answer questions

  22. Ok

  23. Smiling, responsive, very knowledgeable, caring.

  24. I feel very lucky to have Dr. Desmarais As my rheumatologist. She's a very knowledgeable diagnostician, she communicates well with my primary care doctor, she knows all about my complicated health history, she is a compassionate listener and one of the best positions I've ever had

  25. Dr Julianna Desmarais is one of the finest doctors I've ever met. Beyond her obvious intelligence, she reveals the kind of compassion that I wish all physicians could show. Not enough people realize that kindness, understanding, patience and letting the patient feel "heard", becomes an integral part of healing many kinds of wounds. Including feelings. Dr Julianna is Golden.

  26. So greatful for Dr Demarais

  27. She is always very thorough and easy to talk to.

  28. Very thorough and kind

  29. Outstanding way to talk to Julianna without driving 250 miles oneway

  30. Dr spent a lot of time with me. Asked me to share in my own words what's going on and what my concerns were. She was prepared and had reviewed my chart. I felt well cared for.