About
Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt is a board-certified family and sports medicine physician based in Bellevue, WA. He earned his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, graduating in 1977. After completing an internship in Seattle, he built a solo practice in Issaquah, Washington, where he spent 23 years caring for thousands of patients. In 2003, he moved his practice to Bellevue and launched Care Medical Associates as one of the region's first concierge practices.
Dr. Greenblatt has practiced the BaleDoneen Method for heart attack and stroke prevention since 2010, and he contributes insights to the BaleDoneen HeartTalk newsletter. He holds certification as an FAA Advanced Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, a designation he has carried since 1979, rooted in a lifelong passion for aviation. His clinical interests include cardiovascular disease prevention, stroke prevention, oral-systemic health, chronic inflammation, CIMT testing, diabetes prevention, and Alzheimer's prevention. He has worked with athletes of all ages for more than two decades in sports medicine. Patients describe him as warm, thorough, and deeply committed to helping people live well. Outside medicine, he enjoys travel, athletics, reading, and time with his wife and two children.
Education & Training
Medical School
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa
Additional Training
FAA Authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) since 1979; Advanced Senior AME
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Greenblatt right for?
Dr. Greenblatt works well with adults who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, or a family history of heart disease, benefit most from his BaleDoneen-based care. He also serves licensed pilots seeking a thorough, pilot-friendly FAA medical examination. Athletes of all ages looking for sports medicine expertise will find his two-plus decades of experience directly relevant. Anyone who values a long-term relationship with a physician who treats the whole person will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Greenblatt focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, heart attack and stroke risk reduction, hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, arterial disease, obesity, and chronic inflammation. He also addresses Alzheimer's disease risk through an inflammation-based prevention lens. His sports medicine background covers musculoskeletal and athletic health concerns across all age groups.
The BaleDoneen Method is a science-based approach to preventing heart attacks and strokes, created by Drs. Brad Bale and Amy Doneen. Dr. Greenblatt has practiced this method since 2010 and uses it to guide advanced cardiac screenings, identify hidden risk factors, and build personalized prevention plans. He also contributes to the BaleDoneen HeartTalk newsletter, sharing insights on heart-healthy living.
Yes. Dr. Greenblatt holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, and has practiced medicine for over four decades.
Yes. Dr. Greenblatt has served as an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner since 1979 and currently holds Advanced Senior AME status. His passion for aviation informs a pilot-friendly approach, and he is among the most sought-after AMEs in the Pacific Northwest. He performs examinations for pilots seeking FAA medical certification.
Dr. Greenblatt has worked with athletes of all ages for more than 20 years. His sports medicine practice addresses injuries, performance, and musculoskeletal health. His board certification in Sports Medicine supports his clinical work with both recreational and competitive athletes.
Dr. Greenblatt takes the connection between oral health and cardiovascular wellness seriously. Through the BaleDoneen Method, he addresses oral-systemic health as a meaningful risk factor for arterial disease and heart attack. He incorporates oral health assessment into his cardiovascular prevention work.
Dr. Greenblatt uses advanced cardiac screenings to assess a patient's risk for future heart disease or stroke. These include carotid artery intima-media thickness testing, known as CIMT, along with inflammatory marker panels and other diagnostics. His goal is to catch risk early, before a cardiac event occurs.
Dr. Greenblatt believes quality care means identifying and addressing risk before illness develops. His clinical interests in cardiovascular prevention, diabetes prevention, and Alzheimer's risk all reflect a conviction that early intervention produces the best outcomes. His decades of patient relationships reinforce that philosophy every day.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026