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Steve Mitchell, MD, FACEP, is the Interim Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Washington. His work concentrates on healthcare system operations, disaster management, and emergency airway management. Known for bridging clinical expertise with strategic systems thinking, Mitchell has advanced emergency care delivery through collaboration among hospitals, agencies, and emergency medical services. He served as the Medical Director of the Harborview Medical Center Emergency Department from 2012 to 2023, leading a high-acuity Level trauma center that acts as a regional safety-net emergency department for patients across Washington’s WWAMI region. In 2020, he founded and began directing the Washington Medical Coordination Center (WMCC), overseeing coordination of patient movement statewide to ensure timely access to specialty care, particularly for smaller rural hospitals. Under his leadership, the WMCC became a nationally recognized model for coordinating large-scale healthcare systems during disasters. He is committed to fostering innovation, supporting teamwork, and ensuring that each department member feels connected to the mission of advancing emergency medicine for patients, learners, and communities.
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Leading the Department of Emergency Medicine, focusing on innovation, research, and education.
Harborview Medical Center Emergency Department • Seattle, WA
Oversaw operations of a high-acuity Level trauma center serving as a regional safety-net ED.
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