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Maida Lynn Chen, MD

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Maida Lynn Chen, MD

Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Craniofacial

On staff since August 2005

Children's Title: Director, Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center

Academic Title: Assistant Professor

Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research

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Overview

Board Certification(s)
Pediatric Pulmonology
Sleep Medicine
Medical/Professional School
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago
Residency
Pediatrics, Rush Presbyterian - St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago
Fellowship
Pediatric Pulmonology, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles - Pediatric Residency, Los Angeles
Clinical Interests

Respiratory control; sleep disordered breathing

Research Description

I believe that getting regular, refreshing sleep is a key element of a child reaching his/her maximal developmental potential. Thus, my research focuses on sleep disorders in children with special needs, particularly those with prenatal alcohol exposure, craniofacial abnormalities, and obesity. I hope to help develop better diagnostic methods and ultimately better treatment for their sleep disorders, which cause a great deal of stress and disruption in their lives. I also have research interests in disorders of central respiratory control, such as children with congentital central hypoventilation syndrome.

Research Focus Area

Neuroscience / Neurodevelopment, Chronic Conditions / Special Health Care Needs

Awards and Honors

Award NameAward DescriptionAwarded ByAward Date
U.S. News Top DoctorU.S. News and World Report 2012
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor - 2012Seattle Magazine Top Doctor - 2012Seattle Magazine 2012
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor - 2011Seattle Magazine Top Doctor - 2011Seattle Magazine 2011

Publications

Response to Clinical Corners in Sleep Medicine: "Management of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with congenital heart disease and Fontan procedures" (Sleep Med 2007;8:537-8).
Sleep medicine , 2008 Jul: 591-2
Supine sleeping position does not cause clinical aspiration in neonates in hospital newborn nurseries.
Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine , 2007 May: 507-10
Alcohol use in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome.
Pediatric pulmonology , 2006 Mar: 283-5
Diaphragm pacers as a treatment for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome.
Expert review of medical devices , 2005 Sep: 577-85
Disordered respiratory control in children with partial cerebellar resections.
Pediatric pulmonology , 2005 Jul: 88-91
Cardio-respiratory Uncoupling in Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome.
Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Conference , 2005: 4412-5
Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome: not just another rare disorder.
Paediatric respiratory reviews , 2004 Sep: 182-9

Primary Office

Seattle Children's
OC.7.720 - Pulmonary
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-987-2174

Additional Offices

Seattle Children's at Overlake
1135 116th Ave NE Suite 400
Bellevue , WA 98004
425-454-4644

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