Haylee Yepson, DO
Haylee Yepson, DO is an attending physician and assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington. Prior to joining UW, she completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at the University of Colorado. Before her medical training, Dr. Yepson served in the United States Navy as an Officer and Flight Surgeon, receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her service. This background equipped her to treat a wide variety of conditions across the full spectrum of physiatry. Additionally, she is a dedicated advocate for expanding international rehabilitation capacity through education and health systems development, focusing primarily in Tanzania and East Africa, where she serves as the International Rehabilitation Forum’s Tanzanian Fellowship Director.
Education and Training
- University of Colorado, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, 2026
- Naval Medical Center San Diego, Transitional Year Residency Program, 2019
- Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate of Osteopathy, 2018
- Seattle Pacific University, Bachelor of Science, 2012
Clinical Interests
General physiatry with an emphasis on stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputation.
Teaching Interests
I believe in advancing clinical excellence through practical, multidisciplinary education that equips trainees to navigate complex care environments both locally and globally. My approach focuses on creating accessible learning systems that foster lifelong learning.