Christopher Gable, DO is an emergency pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital and the ED Director of Emergency Mental and Behavioral Health. He is a national authority on emergency mental and behavioral health care, and his research focuses on how policy and care systems impact the quality of care for patients experiencing an emergent mental or behavioral health issue, especially during times of crisis and acute disasters. Dr. Gable is also a pioneer in pediatric medical device innovation and the founder and CEO of Otobud Systems, enhancing telemedicine-based care for children with acute ear complaints, enabling better clinical decisions, happier patients, and more efficient care. His work bridges clinical care, policy, and device innovation to enhance the treatment of children with acute and emergent needs.