Dawn Stanley, MD

Dr. Dawn Stanley is a board-certified pulmonologist with additional board certifications in Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine. She provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of respiratory conditions, including chronic lung diseases, complex pulmonary disorders, and sleep-related conditions such as sleep apnea and insomnia. Her practice focuses primarily on outpatient pulmonology, while drawing on extensive experience caring for critically ill patients in intensive care settings.

With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Stanley is committed to helping patients better understand their health and actively participate in their care. She believes in building strong partnerships with her patients, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.

Dr. Stanley earned her medical degree from Rush University after attending Loyola University Chicago. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and fellowships in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. Following her training, she served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center and most recently as an Associate Professor with the University of Colorado, where she combined patient care with medical education.

Throughout her career, Dr. Stanley has cared for patients in intensive care units, pulmonary consultation services, and outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine clinics. She was drawn to SGMC Health because of its commitment to quality care, growth, and physician education.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Stanley enjoys traveling with her husband, Phil, and visiting their children across the United States. She and her English Cream Retriever, Lewie, are enjoying life in South Georgia and becoming part of the Valdosta community.