Foster Care Consult Clinic- Meet our Team

Kari Gillenwater, MD/MPH (Pediatrician)

Dr. Gillenwater is a board certified pediatrician and holds a Master's degree in Public Health. In addition to her work with the Harborview Foster Care Clinic, she serves patients at UW Neighborhood Kent / Des Moines Clinic. She has extensive experience working with at-­risk and foster care youth, as well as performing child welfare evaluations in emergency care.  Dr. Gillenwater particularly enjoys partnering with caregivers to provide the highest quality care for her patients.

Contact information: kari7@uw.edu

(Psychologist)

Info coming soon!

Melissa Cohen, RN, MSN (Nurse Coordinator)

Melissa Cohen joined the Harborview Foster Care team in February 2022.  She is a certified pediatric nurse who recently served as an RN-MHP on the Program for Assertive Community Treatment in King County and has also worked as a school nurse. Melissa is incredible with organization and with children of all ages -she is a valuable asset to the Foster Care clinic.

Contact information:  mecohen4@uw.edu