Steven A. Deem, M.D.


Patient Care Philosophy
Patients and their families must be treated with utmost respect, empathy and honesty as they deal with the emotional and physical hardships of critical illness. 


Scope Of Care
My practice is primarily devoted to critical care medicine.  Currently, I am the co-director of the Neurocritical Care Service at Harborview Medical Center, and also attend as faculty on the Surgical Critical Care Service.


Personal Interests
My wife and children; climbing, hiking, skiing and many other outdoor activities which we share as a family.


Languages
English

Expertise
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine

Clinical Interests
Improvements in patient care through continued and critical analysis of practices and new developments. 

Particular interested in sedation in the ICU.


Research Interests
Critical care outcomes
Intensive insulin therapy
Pulmonary vascular physiology


Education History
Southern Illinois University, Medical education, 1984
Jewish Hospital of St.Louis, Internship
Jewish Hospital of St.Louis, Residency
Univ. of Calif. San Diego, Residency
Stanford University Medical Center, Fellowship

Board Certifications
Certification Board NameSpecialtyYear Certified
American Board of AnesthesiologyCritical Care Medicine1993
American Board of AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology1992
American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine1987


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