Dr. Julianna Desmarais, MD

Dr. Julianna Desmarais is a board-certified rheumatologist who also practices internal medicine, bringing 15 years of experience to her specialized care of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She earned her medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed her residency at University of Utah Health Care. Her multilingual abilities allow her to communicate with patients in English, French, German, and Spanish.

Dr. Desmarais practices at Oregon Health And Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon, where she focuses on treating complex rheumatologic conditions. She specializes in caring for patients with spondyloarthropathies, which affect the spine and joints, as well as sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that can impact multiple organs. Her expertise extends to managing psoriasis and its related joint complications. She regularly performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and specialized tests to …monitor inflammatory markers and help guide treatment decisions.