Dr. Michael RichardsonMD

Family Medicine

at Bespoke Primary Care — Wellesley, MA

About

Dr. Michael Richardson is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Bespoke Primary Care in Wellesley, Massachusetts. His clinical interests span sports medicine, preventive medicine, men's health, LGBTQIA+ care, and minority health. He also holds certification as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, giving him a hands-on perspective on fitness and performance that he brings directly into patient care.

Dr. Richardson has earned recognition as a Boston Magazine Top Doctor, a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Ten Outstanding Young Leaders honoree, and a National Minority Quality Forum 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health. Major outlets including NBC, Teen Vogue, The Huffington Post, The New York Post, Parade, Bustle, and Health magazine regularly feature him as a medical expert. He competes as an amateur kickboxer and wrestler, and his personal experience with tools like continuous glucose monitors shapes how he guides patients on metabolic health. His approach is direct: understand the full person, build an individualized plan, and treat every conversation as clinically meaningful.

Education & Training

Family Medicine

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Conditions Treated

hypertensionhigh cholesteroltype 2 diabetesobesitylow testosteroneperimenopausemenopausegender dysphoriaback painseasonal allergiescolds and flumetabolic dysfunctionosteoporosissarcopeniaprediabetes

Who is Dr. Richardson right for?

Dr. Richardson is a strong fit for adults who want a physician engaged with their fitness and long-term health goals. Patients managing conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, or metabolic dysfunction benefit from his preventive and lifestyle-focused approach. He is particularly well-suited for men navigating testosterone concerns and women managing perimenopause or menopause. Transgender and gender-diverse patients find a respectful, relationship-centered home in his practice. Athletes and active adults drawn to performance optimization will find his sports medicine background and personal training credentials directly relevant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Richardson treats a wide range of primary care conditions. These include hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, metabolic dysfunction, low testosterone, perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, back pain, seasonal allergies, and colds and flu. He also provides care for gender dysphoria as part of his gender-affirming primary care services.

Dr. Richardson specializes in family medicine, sports medicine, and preventive medicine. His focused clinical interests include men's health, LGBTQIA+ care, minority health, and lifestyle medicine. He integrates fitness and body composition into his approach to chronic disease prevention and overall wellness.

Yes. Dr. Richardson holds board certification in family medicine. He also holds certification as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, which directly informs his work with patients on athletic performance, body composition, and lifestyle goals.

Dr. Richardson builds every care plan around the individual patient. He takes time to understand lifestyle, fitness, environment, stress, and personal goals before recommending any course of action. He does not apply one-size-fits-all protocols. Every appointment is an opportunity to deepen his understanding of the whole person.

Yes. Dr. Richardson provides gender-affirming primary care for transgender and gender-diverse patients. His approach covers the full scope of primary care, including preventive screenings, sexual health, chronic condition management, and specialist coordination, all delivered with continuity and respect.

Yes. Dr. Richardson provides physician-guided evaluation and ongoing management for patients considering GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, semaglutide, and tirzepatide. He builds weight management care around the full clinical picture, including medical history, metabolic health, and body composition, rather than focusing solely on the scale.

Dr. Richardson earned recognition as a Boston Magazine Top Doctor. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce named him among its Ten Outstanding Young Leaders. The National Minority Quality Forum listed him among its 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health. National media outlets including NBC, Teen Vogue, Parade, Bustle, HuffPost, and Health magazine regularly cite him as a medical expert.

Yes. Dr. Richardson evaluates and manages testosterone concerns with a thorough clinical approach. He assesses symptoms, testosterone levels, medical history, sleep, and metabolic health before recommending testosterone replacement therapy. His goal is to understand why a patient feels the way they do, not simply to prescribe.

Yes. Dr. Richardson offers telemedicine visits for members. Virtual appointments suit follow-ups, prescription management, and many concerns that do not require an in-person exam. The same physician who knows the patient's full history conducts every virtual visit.

Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026