Sridar Chalaka, MD, FCCP, FASM

• Board Certified in Pulmonary Disorders and Sleep Medicine
• University of Minnesota, Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, 1994-1997
• University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine Residency, 1991-1994
• State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, 1986-1991
• New York University, BA in Biochemistry, 1982-1986

Clinical positions:

• Pulmonary and Sleep Department, The Everett Clinic, 2011-Present
• Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Department, Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG), 1997-2011

• Chalaka S, Ingbar DH, Wendt CH. Glucocorticoids Increase Na,K-ATPase mRNA in Rat Fetal Alveolar Epithelial Cells. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 153: A509, 1996. (Presented at the International Conference of the ALA/ATS 1996.)

• Member, American College of Chest Physicians
• Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• “Top Doctor” nomination by Peers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2009 and 2017

Clinical Leadership positions:

• Managing Partner of Department of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, WWMG, 2003-2011
• Board Member of WWMG, 2003-2011
• Medical Director of North Puget Sound Center for Sleep Disorders, 2009-2011
• Associate Medical Director of North Puget Sound Center for Sleep Disorders, 2006-2008
• Medical Director of Respiratory Services at Providence Everett Medical Center, 1999-2007
• Medical Director of Critical Care Unit at Providence Everett Medical Center, 1999-2007
• Medical Director of Medical-Surgical Units at Providence Everett Medical Center, 2000-2003

“I cherish and treat every patient as an individual with unique qualities. I lay emphasis on prevention whenever possible and improving the quality of life. I like to present patients with sensible diagnostic and treatment options and help them choose the best course of action. I believe in communicating clearly, openly, and sharing my medical knowledge and experience about respiratory and sleep disorders.”