Michael Stewart, DO FACP

I'm Dr. Michael Stewart, founder of Northwest DPC & Headache, and I started this clinic because I believe the best healthcare happens when doctors and patients are free to connect without insurance companies in the middle. After years of working in large institutions, I saw firsthand how traditional systems can make care feel rushed, impersonal, or inaccessible. I opened Northwest DPC & Headache to return to what matters most: time, relationships, and truly personalized medicine.

I grew up in Lander & Ethete, Wyoming. I'm board-certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). I hold an Advanced Qualification in Headache Medicine certification with the National Headache Foundation (AQH). And I previously held a certification as an HIV Specialist (AAHIVS). All of these have helped me increase my depth and experience of managing complex chronic conditions.

I've taught hundreds of medical students and residents as a faculty member and clinician educator at multiple regional medical schools and at an Internal Medicine Residency. I served as site director for internal medicine students and residents, and regularly lecture and teach on medical education, bedside ultrasound, evidence-based medicine, physical exam, and diagnostic reasoning.

Outside of medicine, I've always been drawn to curiosity and creativity. In college, I even helped pay my way by performing close-up magic — a reminder that wonder and human connection are often just as important as facts and figures. These days, I recharge by hiking the Spokane trails with my wife and our dog, building something in the woodshop, or getting lost in a good book or board game with friends.

At Northwest DPC & Headache, that spirit of curiosity and humanity guides how I practice. Medicine here isn't just about treating illness — it's about listening, respecting your goals, and walking alongside you to build a healthier path forward.