About
Dr. Michael Benoit is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over a decade of clinical experience. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science and his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He completed his Internal Medicine residency in Denver, Colorado.
Over his career, Dr. Benoit practiced across large health systems, urgent care, veteran affairs settings, and telemedicine. He founded Paradigm Direct Health in early 2024 to build a practice centered on proactive, personalized medicine. His clinical interests include advanced cardiovascular risk assessment using ApoB, Lp(a), and coronary artery calcium scoring, as well as longevity, sleep optimization, hypertension, and weight management. His peers recognized him as a 5280 Top Doctor and Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Internal Medicine in 2025. Outside medicine, he enjoys traveling with his wife and two daughters, spending time outdoors, and regular exercise. He describes himself as a lifelong learner drawn to both fiction and nonfiction, and to continuous growth in medicine and in life.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, B.S. Health and Exercise Science
Medical School
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Residency
Internal Medicine, Denver, Colorado
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Benoit right for?
Dr. Benoit works well with adults who want a proactive approach to long-term health. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or hyperlipidemia benefit from his thorough, unhurried style. He is a strong fit for anyone interested in advanced cardiovascular risk assessment, including ApoB and Lp(a) testing. Patients focused on longevity, healthspan, and weight management will find his clinical approach well-matched to those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Benoit treats a wide range of conditions across internal medicine and primary care. His list includes type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, thyroid disorders, asthma, depression, anxiety, migraines, back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, acne, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune conditions. He also provides preventive care and chronic disease management for adults at various stages of health.
Yes, Dr. Benoit holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Benoit advocates for advanced cardiovascular risk assessment that goes beyond a standard lipid panel. He uses markers including ApoB, Lp(a), and coronary artery calcium scoring to build a more complete picture of a patient's heart health. He integrates this testing with lifestyle medicine and evidence-based treatment to address risk early.
Dr. Benoit brings over a decade of internal medicine experience to his practice. He has worked across large health systems, urgent care clinics, veteran affairs settings, and telemedicine, giving him a broad clinical background before founding Paradigm Direct Health in 2024.
Yes. Dr. Benoit's peers named him a 5280 Top Doctor and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Internal Medicine, both for 2025. These recognitions reflect peer evaluation rather than self-nomination or advertising.
Dr. Benoit believes that most chronic disease and cardiovascular events are preventable with early, proactive intervention. He integrates lifestyle medicine with clinical treatment, addressing root causes rather than reacting to symptoms after they appear. His practice emphasizes healthspan, not just lifespan.
Yes. Dr. Benoit sees patients both in-office at the Lafayette, CO location and via telehealth. Members choose the format that suits them, and appointments start on time regardless of visit type.
Dr. Benoit is particularly focused on cardiovascular risk prevention, advanced lipid testing, longevity and healthspan optimization, sleep medicine, hypertension, and weight management. He weaves these interests into comprehensive primary care for each member.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026