About
Dr. Nathalie Michaud earned her Bachelor of Health Science from Moncton University in 1991 and her Doctor of Family Medicine from the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada in 1995. She launched her career in Montreal in 1997 and moved to the United States in 1999, practicing in Westchester County, New York and Ridgefield, Connecticut before settling in California. Since 2012, she has practiced medicine in Walnut Creek. She joined Blackhawk Medical Group in 2025 and has lived in Danville for the past 13 years. Dr. Michaud holds dual board certification in family medicine from both the American Board of Family Physicians and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She brings a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to preventive care. Outside medicine, she enjoys traveling, reading, and hiking with her family in the Monterey Bay area.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Moncton University, Bachelors in Health Science, 1991
Medical School
University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, Doctor of Family Medicine, 1995
Certifications
Who is Dr. Michaud right for?
Dr. Michaud is a good fit for adults who prioritize evidence-based, preventive-focused primary care. Patients who appreciate a physician with international training and broad clinical experience will connect well with her background. Her patient-centered approach suits individuals who want an engaged, research-grounded physician for long-term care. She is particularly well suited for patients in the Danville and Walnut Creek communities, where she has deep roots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Michaud focuses on preventive care with a patient-centered approach. She is enthusiastic about evidence-based, research-supported medicine and applies that framework across her family medicine practice.
Yes, Dr. Michaud holds dual board certification. The American Board of Family Physicians certified her in the United States. The College of Family Physicians of Canada also certified her, reflecting her training and early career in Canada.
Dr. Michaud earned her Doctor of Family Medicine from the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec in 1995 and began her career in Montreal in 1997. She moved to the United States in 1999 and practiced in New York and Connecticut. Since 2012, she has practiced in Walnut Creek, CA.
Dr. Michaud joined Blackhawk Medical Group in 2025. She has lived in Danville for the past 13 years and previously practiced in nearby Walnut Creek.
Yes, preventive care is Dr. Michaud's primary clinical interest. She takes a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to keeping patients healthy and catching problems early.
Dr. Michaud grew up in Canada and completed her medical training in French at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec. She is fluent in both French and English.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026