Dr. William Depaso
Sleep Medicine
Seattle, WA
44 years experience male
Locations
Office
Seattle, WA
Office
Seattle, WA
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Sleep Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
8 Answers
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Depaso answered
44 years experience Sleep Medicine
This : This might represent a form of sleep paralysis and can be a symptom of narcolepsy.
You might benefit from seeing a sleep specialist.
A member asked:
Dr. William Depaso answered
44 years experience Sleep Medicine
Hello.
This : Hello.
This answer depends on wether or not you have sleep apnea.
If you have sleep apnea, then there are no current medications that work.
If you d ... Read More
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Depaso answered
44 years experience Sleep Medicine
Tapering : Tapering of Ambien (zolpidem) can be done in a variety of ways and with varying speed.
This should be done with a plan to imrove her sleep overall.
Sh ... Read More
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Dr. Michael Myint
Nov 27, 2012
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Depaso is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
I will make an appointment ASAP. Thank you.
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Washington
Graduated 1995MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Graduated 1981MD
Medical/Graduate school
Pennsylvania State University
Graduated 1977MD
Residency
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Residency
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Awards
Top Doctor, Seattle Magazine
Top Doctor, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Top Doctor, Seattle Magazine
Affiliations
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American College of Chest Physicians
American Thoracic Society
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