About
Dr. Andrew Appelbaum earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Stellenbosch in Stellenbosch, South Africa. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Washington at Valley Medical Center in Renton from 1994 to 1996. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Appelbaum has practiced family medicine in Bellevue, Washington for over 20 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the King County Medical Society. He holds a special interest in preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and hypertension. He maintains staff privileges at Overlake Medical Center and serves patients from Bellevue, the greater Eastside, and Seattle. Over the years, he has built strong working relationships with specialists across all local health systems.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa (Doctorate of Medicine)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Washington at Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA (1994-1996)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Appelbaum right for?
Dr. Appelbaum is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, relationship-driven approach to their health. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from his focused expertise. He also serves patients with cardiovascular risk who want advanced heart disease screening. Anyone looking for thorough annual wellness planning will find his MDVIP program a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Appelbaum focuses on preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and hypertension. He also manages a broad range of acute and chronic conditions as a primary care physician. His preventive approach means he works to identify and address health risks before they become serious problems.
Yes, Dr. Appelbaum holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned this credential after completing his Family Medicine residency at the University of Washington at Valley Medical Center in Renton.
Dr. Appelbaum earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Stellenbosch in Stellenbosch, South Africa. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Washington at Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington, from 1994 to 1996.
Dr. Appelbaum has practiced family medicine in Bellevue, Washington for over 20 years. During that time, he has built deep roots in the local medical community, including staff privileges at Overlake Medical Center and referral relationships with specialists across the area.
Yes, Dr. Appelbaum uses advanced diagnostic testing developed with Cleveland HeartLab for heart disease screening. This gives patients a more detailed picture of their cardiovascular risk than standard testing typically provides.
Dr. Appelbaum offers the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus as part of his concierge practice. The program includes a comprehensive annual wellness exam, advanced diagnostic testing, heart disease screening, brain health screening, and a personalized medication management review. He also builds an individual wellness plan for each patient.
Yes, Dr. Appelbaum includes cognitive health and brain health screening as part of the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus. This proactive screening helps identify early concerns and informs each patient's personalized wellness plan.
Yes, Dr. Appelbaum actively refers patients to specialists across all health systems in the greater Seattle and Eastside area. He has developed strong working relationships with specialists throughout the region over his more than 20 years in practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026