W. McDowell Anderson, M.D.
Affiliations and Titles
| University of South Florida College of Medicine | Professor of Medicine Program Director, Sleep Medicine Fellowship |
| James A. Haley VA Hospital | Chief, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine |
| Tampa General Hospital | Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center |
| Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute | Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialist |
Education
| College: | BA, University of Virginia MS, Old Dominion University |
| Medical School: | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Residency: | University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL |
| Pulmonary Fellowship: | University of Florida, Gainesville, FL |
Interests
Clinical Interests/Expertise in Patient Care
• Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea
• Circadian Rhythm Disorders
• Insomnia
• Parasomnias
• Breathing Disorders Associated with Neurologic Disease – Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Research Interests
• Measurement of Hypoxemia During Sleep
• Portable Monitoring of Sleep During an Opioid Withdrawal Program
• Sleep in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
•Pulmonary Function and Sleep Assessment in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Selected Publications
Schwartz, SW, Cimino CR, Anderson WMcD. CAAD or Placebo-effect? (Editorial). Sleep: In Press.
Schwartz, SW, Rosas J, Korah J, Anderson WMcD. Correlates of a Prescription for Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Veterans. J Clin Sleep Med: In Press.
Castro A, Anderson WMcD, Makase-Richard R., Actigraphy. In: Encyclopedia of Sleep Kushida C, Benbadis (eds). Elsevier Health Sciences Inc. Philadelphia, PA., In Press.
Parr, M, Anderson, WMcD. Sleep History and Physical Exam. In: Encyclopedia of Sleep. Kushida C, Benbadis S (eds). Elsevier Health Sciences Inc. Philadelphia, PA., In Press.
Rosas, J, Anderson WMcD. Questionnaires and Rating Scales. In: Encyclopedia of Sleep. Kushid C, Benbadis S (eds). Elsevier Health Sciences Inc. Philadelphia, PA., In Press.
Geck, Robert. Chronobiological Assessment. In: Encyclopedia of Sleep. Kushida C, Benbadis S (eds). Elsevier Health Sciences Inc. Philadelphia, PA., In Press.
Shah, R, Anderson, WMcD. Portable Monitoring. In: Encyclopedia of Sleep. Kushida C, Benbadis S (eds). Elsevier Health Sciences Inc. Philadelphia, PA., In Press.
Pizarro-Otero, J, Anderson, WMcD. Schwartz, Daniel. Board Certification for Sleep Clinicians. In: Encyclopedia of Sleep. Kushida C, Benbadis S (eds). Elsevier Health Sciences Inc. Philadelphia, PA., In Press.
Anderson, WMcD, Andrews A, Davilla D. Sleep in Pulmonary Diseases. In: Clinical Sleep Disorders. Carney PR, Berry RB, Geyer JD (eds). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2012. Chapter 34, pp. 431-452.
Parr M, Schwartz SW, Rosas JA, Foulis P, Anderson WMcD. Headaches Reduce Long-term CPAP Compliance in veterans. Sleep 35: A172, 2012.
Castro, A, Schwartz SW, Rosas JA, Anderson WMcD, Foulis P. Determinants of Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry Nadir During Sleep in Patients with OSA. Sleep 35: A151, 2012.
Elamin EM, Shah RM, Anderson WMcD. Prevalence and Severity of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in ALS Patients. Sleep 35: A 287, 2012
Presentations:
USF Student Health Grand Rounds. Evaluation and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. September 20, 2012.
13th Annual Current Concepts in Sleep Meeting. The Inspire Series (Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for OSA): A Case Presentation. Thomas, D, Anderson, WMcD. Trade Winds Island Resort. St. Petersburg Beach, September 7-8, 2012.
13th Annual Current Concepts in Sleep Meeting. The Excessive Sleeper: A Case Presentation. Castro, A, Anderson WMcD. Trade Winds Island Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, September 7-8, 2012.
13th Annual Current Concepts in Sleep Meeting. Use and Misuse of Auto PAP: A Case Presentation. Pizarro-Otero, J, Anderson WMcD. Trade Winds Island Resort. St. Petersburg Beach, September 7-8, 2012
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Women’s Health Seminar – Top 4 Diseases Affecting Women. Presented at Tampa Veteran’s Hospital 3/1/12
The Annual R.T. Farrior MD. Lactine Series in Facial and Plastic Surgery and Rhinology. When CPAP Fails: Role of the ENT Specialist. A. Hutchinson, P. Gootam, J. Korah. USF STC Feb. 19, 2011.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting. Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders in All Age Groups. San Francisco, CA, March 18-22, 2011
12th Annual Current Concepts in Sleep. Challenging cases. Drs. Parr M, Pizarro-Otero J, Shah R, and Anderson WMcD. Trade Winds Island Grand, Sept. 2-3, 2011.
Association of Professional Sleep Societies Fellow Poster Presentation. Minneapolis, MN. Increasing Trends in National Prevalence of Sleep Disorders among OEF/OIF Veterans. Korah J, Anderson WMcD, Barnett S, Richardson R, Clark M. June 6-8, 2011.
Association of Professional Sleep Societies Fellow Poster Presentation. Minneapolis, MN. Concurrent Validity of ACG Sleep Parameters with PSG Sleep Indices in TBI Patients. Gootam K, Kretzmer TS, Richardson R, McCarthy M, Anderson WMcD. June 6-8, 2011.
For Appointments
USF Medical Clinic
(813) 974-2201
Tampa General Hospital Rehabilitation Sleep Clinic
(813) 844-7900