Meet Your Team

Intensivists

Intensivists are doctors who specialize in caring for patients in intensive care.

• J. Elaine Albert, MD, MHA, clinical director, PICU; QI/Safety
• Emily Berkman, MD
• Thomas V. Brogan, MD  
• Jonna Derbenwick Clark, MD, MA  
• Michael P. Davis, MD  
• Leslie Dervan, MD  
• Lin Di Gennaro, MD  
• Reid W. Farris, MD, MS  
• Silvia Hartmann, MD  
• Elizabeth Killen, MD
• Mary A. King, MD, MPH, medical director, Harborview PICU
• John K. McGuire, MD, division chief, Critical Care Medicine
• Katie Nielsen, MD, MPH
• Lauren Rakes, MD
• Eileen Rhee, MD, MS
• Joan Roberts, MD, chair, Code Blue/RRT/RISK Program
• Kenneth A. Schenkman, MD, PhD  
• Lincoln S. Smith, MD, program director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
• Rod Tarrago, MD, associate chief medical information officer; medical director for medication safety 
• Alisa Van Cleave, MD  
• Amélie O. von Saint André-von Arnim, MD  
• R. Scott Watson, MD, MPH  
• Jesse Wenger, MD
• Shelton Wright, MD, MS
• Ofer Yanay, MD, medical director, ICU Respiratory Care
• Jerry J. Zimmerman, MD, PhD  

Advanced Practice Providers

 Advanced practice providers consist of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. These providers have advanced training and provide direct patient care working closely with the physician team. They diagnose, treat, perform bedside procedures and intervene in patient emergencies. These providers can make referrals and also teach patients and families about serious and chronic conditions.

• Cheryl Bartke, ARNP, PICU lead
• Robin Culver, ARNP
• Lena Gayraud, ARNP
• Amy Howells, ARNP, PhD
• Anna McCudden, ARNP
• Julia Mueller, ARNP
• Wendy Murchie, ARNP, DNP
• Emily Vitale, ARNP

Additional PICU Staff

The PICU team also includes other nurses; respiratory therapists; pharmacists; dietitians; social workers; physical and occupational therapists; and chaplains. Learn more about the members of your child's healthcare team.