University of Washington Sleep Medicine (Multidisciplinary) people

Vishesh Kapur, MD, MPH

Fellowship Program Director

Sleep medicine physician, Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

In his free time, Dr. Kapur enjoys spending time with his wife and son, yoga and travel.

Brian Palen, MD

Associate Program Director

Internist, Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Jeremy Chan, MD

Associate Program Director

Pediatric medicine physician, Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington

Maida Chen, MD

Director of Sleep Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital

Pediatric medicine physician, Professor of Pediatrics at University of Washington School of Medicine

Chronic Conditions / Special Health Care Needs, Neuroscience / Neurodevelopment

Reena Mehra, MD, MS

Head, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Pulmonologist, Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Research Profile

Allison Ikeda, MD

Sleep Medicine Fellowship · Sleep Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Fellow

Otolaryngologist at University of Washington School of Medicine

Ankit Amin, MD, MPH, MS

Clinical Assistant Professor, Sleep Medicine, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System

Pulmonologist, Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Barbara McCann, PhD

Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Psychologist, Faculty Appointment(s) at University of Washington School of Medicine

In addition to providing care to patients, Dr. McCann enjoys camping, hiking, gardening, knitting and philately.

Catherine McCall, MD

Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Core Faculty, UW Sleep Medicine Fellowship

Psychiatrist, Faculty Appointment(s) at University of Washington School of Medicine

Edward Weaver, MD, MPH

Professor, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Otolaryngologist, PROFESSOR at University of Washington School of Medicine

Comprehensive surgical care of snoring and sleep apnea., In his free time Dr. Weaver enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with sports and theater.

Elizabeth Parsons, MD, MS

Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Pulmonologist, Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Erin MacKintosh, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital

Pediatric medicine physician, Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Flavia Consens, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology; Core Faculty, UW Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program

Neurologist, Associate Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

In addition to caring for her patients, Dr. Consens enjoys the arts and spending time with her family.

Jerry Chen, DO

2026-2027 UW Sleep Fellow

Sleep Medicine (multidisciplinary) fellow, University of Washington School of Medicine

Joanna Wrede, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Neurology; Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Neurologist, Clinical Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, healthy sleep habits, circadian rhythm disorders, idiopathic hypersomnia, Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Justina Gamache, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Internist, Clinical Assistant Professor… at University of Washington School of Medicine

Ken He, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Internist, Clinical Associate Professor… at University of Washington School of Medicine

Lucas Donovan, MD, PhD, MS, MA

Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; Investigator, VA HSR&D Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care

Internist, Associate Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Martha Billings, MD, MS

Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; Director, Harborview Chest Clinic

Critical care medicine physician, Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Matthew Haley, MD

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship · Sleep Medicine Fellowship

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine fellow, University of Washington School of Medicine

Michelle Sobremonte-King, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Pediatric pulmonology physician, Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

Nathaniel Watson, MD, MSc

Professor, Neurology

Neurologist, Professor at University of Washington School of Medicine

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Watson enjoys fishing, boating, backpacking, snowboarding, playing guitar, aquariums and spending time with his family.

Nicolette Pennington, MD

2026-2027 UW Sleep Fellow

Sleep Medicine (multidisciplinary) fellow, University of Washington School of Medicine

Rahul Sharma, MD, MBA

Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Family physician, Clinical Assistant Professor… at University of Washington School of Medicine