David E. McCarty, MD, FAASM
Dr. David E. McCarty MD FAASM, Chief Medical Officer at Rebis Health Colorado
Chief Medical Officer | Board Certified Sleep Physician
Dr. David E. McCarty, affectionately known as "Dave" to all who meet him, is a distinguished Sleep Medicine clinician-educator, author, and accomplished cartoonist. With a passion for demystifying the complex landscape of Sleep Medicine, Dr. McCarty has dedicated his career to creating innovative, patient-centered solutions that bridge the gap between providers and those they serve.
Dr. McCarty is the visionary behind the Empowered Sleep Apnea Project, a groundbreaking educational initiative designed to simplify the complexities of Sleep Medicine. This cross-platform resource empowers both patients and providers with a shared language, fostering better communication and improving outcomes.
As Chief Medical Officer of Rebis, Dr. McCarty is focused on revolutionizing the clinical ecosystem of Sleep Medicine. His goal is to create a truly integrated, multidisciplinary approach—leveraging cutting-edge research, data-driven strategies, and patient-first innovation.
With his unique blend of medical expertise, creative storytelling, and educational leadership, Dr. McCarty is not only advancing Sleep Medicine—he's reimagining it.
Training and Education
University of Virginia
Duke University School of Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital- Internal Medicine Residency
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Sleep Medicine Fellowship
My Why
Dr. McCarty is driven by a single, powerful principle: humanity. His mission is to establish the humanity of their purpose—the humanity of patients, each with their own stories, concerns, and challenges, and the humanity of clinical providers and staff, working together to better serve those in their care. He strives every day to build a collaborative culture united by a shared vision of the complexities they and their patients face, grounded in a common language to deconstruct and address them.
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Ask me about when a friend and I appeared on TV’s The Gong Show 1988…and won! Or that time I served Jon Bon Jovi a fish sandwich in Poipu Beach, or about the CD I recorded with my punk rock band in 1993!