David E. McCarty, MD, FAASM

Dr. David E. McCarty is Chief Medical Officer at Rebis Health, a leading integrative, multidisciplinary sleep center for adults and children, a board-certified  specialist in Sleep Medicine, and a pioneer in the practice of patient-centered care for those who suffer from sleep disorders.

An award-winning educator, he is passionate about empowering individuals with knowledge that restores confidence and personal agency as each patient navigates the landscape of disease and wellness, within an increasingly fragmented healthcare system.

Dave is the co-creator of Empowered Sleep Apnea, an innovative cross-platform educational project combining storytelling, cartooning, scientific rigor, and quite a bit of fun, all in the name of helping individuals (and providers) navigate the fascinating but complex disorder known as “Sleep Apnea.” The project includes numerous cartoons published in Sleep Review, Dental Sleep Practice and CRANIO; a website; books (Empowered Sleep Apnea: A Handbook for Patients and the People Who Care About Them, co-authored with Ellen Stothard, PhD and The Nose Rules; a blog (Dave’s Notes); and a podcast (Empowered Sleep Apnea: THE PODCAST).