Douglas J Opel, MD, MPH

Douglas J Opel, MD, MPH

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"I am passionate about treating the whole patient. I try not to stop at understanding a child's illness; I also try to understand their (and their family's) emotions, aspirations, values and goals. It is gratifying to see how much this often helps the healing process."

  • Biography

    Douglas J. Opel, MD, is a professor in the Division of Bioethics and Palliative Care as well the Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, and director of the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care and associate director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research at Seattle Children's Research Institute.

    Dr. Opel received his MD from the University of Chicago and completed his residency and chief residency in pediatrics at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital. He is a general pediatrician at Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington Medical Center. His research interests include medical decision-making, communication science and public health ethics.

    Board Certification(s)

    Pediatrics

    Education

    University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
    University of Washington, Seattle, WA

    Residency

    University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

    Fellowship

    University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

    Research Description

    My research aims to improve child health by optimizing clinician-parent communication, pediatric decision-making, and the clinician-parent relationship.

    Research Focus Area

    Translational Research

  • Related Resources

    • Douglas Opel, MD, MPH Researcher Profile

      View the Seattle Children's Research Institute profile of Douglas Opel including their publications and grants.

    • Opel Lab

      The Opel Lab focuses on improving child health by optimizing clinician-parent communication, pediatric decision-making, and the clinician-parent relationship. Specific research topics include vaccine communication and shared decision-making.

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