Summit Research Network (Seattle) specializes in clinical studies for Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Related Problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder (Type I and II), Chronic Low back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Memory Loss, Migraine, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obesity, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)/Premenstrual Stress Syndome (PMS), Sexual Dysfunction, Smoking Cessation, and Social Phobia.

Jerry C. Steiert, MD, Investigator
Dr. Steiert has worked in clinical research since 2001 and has served as Principal Investigator at Summit Research Network since 2004. Dr. Steiert is Board Certified in Psychiatry with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Joshua McDavid, MD, MPH, Investigator
Dr. McDavid completed a National Institute of Mental Health research fellowship in 1994 and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. McDavid joined the Summit team in 2005.

Claire Waltman, MD, Investigator
Dr. Waltman has worked in clinical research since 1995. Her experience includes research fellowships at the National Institute on Aging and Johns Hopkins. She has served as Principal Investigator on studies since 1999 and joined Summit Research Network in 2006. She is board certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism as well as Internal Medicine.

Laurel Leigh, RN, MA, MS, MFT, Rater/Diagnostician
Laurel Leigh has worked as a psychometrician and researcher since 1995 at Summit Research Network. She has evaluated patients for many kinds of studies including depression, anxiety, panic, ADHD, PTSD, social anxiety, smoking cessation, and insomnia disorders.

Many of our highly trained and extensively educated personnel have varied backgrounds in clinical research and in the medical industry. Some of our staff members have been with us since the beginning of the clinic.

Our professional and experienced staff includes:

• Board Certified Physicians
• Registered Nurses
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
• Certified Lab Technicians
• Medical Assistants
• Support Personnel

It is the policy at Summit Research Network (Seattle) that all clinical personnel are encouraged to keep abreast of the GCP, ICH and FDA guidelines/regulations through various continuing educational programs and professional organization (i.e., ACRP and RAPS) certifications.

We draw patients from the Puget Sound and greater Seattle metropolitan area.

Psychiatry/Psychology