About SleepApnea.org

Dr. David Rosen is a board-certified physician specializing in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and internal medicine. He has dedicated his career to helping patients improve their sleep and overall health through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Dr. Rosen earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Cornell University before receiving his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He completed his internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by training in sleep medicine at JFK Medical Center and a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, where he served as chief fellow during his final year.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Rosen is committed to advancing sleep health through research, education, and innovation. He is also the founder of Renuma, a digital health platform launched in 2022 to make diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea more accessible and streamlined for patients.

Dr. Gerard J. Meskill is a neurologist and sleep medicine physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and insomnia. He is board-certified in both neurology and sleep medicine and has extensive experience helping patients manage complex sleep conditions and disorders of excessive daytime sleepiness.

Dr. Meskill earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship followed by a neurology residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, before pursuing fellowship training in sleep medicine at Stanford University.

He is the founder and CEO of Tricoastal Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders Center in the greater Houston, Texas area, where he treats patients with a wide range of sleep disorders and leads clinical research initiatives focused on narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Meskill has served as a principal investigator in multiple clinical trials studying therapies for narcolepsy and sleep apnea and has published research in peer-reviewed journals and medical texts. He also founded A.W.A.K.E. Greater Houston, a patient support group for people living with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.

Dr. Howard J. Hoffman is a dentist specializing in dental sleep medicine and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. With more than four decades of experience in dentistry and over 25 years focused on sleep apnea treatment, he works with physicians and sleep specialists to help patients manage sleep-disordered breathing using oral appliance therapy.

Dr. Hoffman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry after completing his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University. Early in his career, he served in the U.S. Public Health Service in Guam before opening a private dental practice in Florida.

In the late 1990s, Dr. Hoffman was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and began exploring alternative treatments after difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy. This personal experience led him to focus his clinical practice on dental sleep medicine and oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea. Since 1997, he has dedicated his work to helping patients improve sleep and overall quality of life through customized oral appliances and multidisciplinary sleep care.

Dr. Pranshu Adavadkar is a board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatrician with more than two decades of clinical experience diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in both children and adults. His clinical work focuses on conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep-related breathing disorders.

Dr. Adavadkar earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College and T.N. Medical College in Mumbai, India. He completed his pediatric residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, where he developed a strong interest in sleep medicine after observing the widespread impact of sleep disorders on his patients and their families.

He later completed fellowship training in sleep medicine at the University of Michigan and went on to pursue a career combining clinical practice, research, and medical education. Dr. Adavadkar currently serves as an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago and is involved in training future physicians through the sleep medicine fellowship program.

In addition to caring for patients with sleep disorders, Dr. Adavadkar has a particular interest in improving sleep health through emerging treatment approaches and patient education. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for his contributions to the field.

Dr. Dustin Cotliar is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with more than eight years of clinical experience across emergency departments and urgent care settings. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate College of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from Columbia University.

Dr. Cotliar developed a strong interest in sleep health during his residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel, where the challenges of overnight shifts and irregular schedules sparked a deeper exploration of how sleep affects overall health and well-being.

Drawing from personal experiences with sleep disruptions and a genuine interest in promoting health, he seeks to emphasize the importance of good sleep through education and sharing practical advice grounded in personal and professional experience. Dr. Cotliar aims to use his clinical background to help others realize the pivotal role of sleep in maintaining optimal health.

Dr. Brandon R. Peters is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, and narcolepsy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and currently practices at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle.

Dr. Peters earned his medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University before completing residency training in neurology at the University of Minnesota. Following his residency, Dr. Peters completed fellowship training in sleep medicine at Stanford University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He also received specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Peters is widely recognized for his work in sleep education and research. He has authored multiple books on sleep health, written extensively about sleep disorders, and frequently lectures and contributes to media discussions about sleep science and insomnia treatment.

Dr. Abhinav Singh is a board-certified sleep medicine physician and internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and excessive daytime sleepiness. He serves as the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine-accredited facility, where he helps patients improve their sleep and overall health through evidence-based care and patient education.

Dr. Singh earned his medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital in Mumbai, India. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at St. Joseph Hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois in Chicago before pursuing fellowship training in sleep medicine at Northwestern University.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Singh is actively involved in research, education, and advocacy within the field of sleep medicine. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he developed and teaches a sleep medicine rotation for medical students. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and has served as a peer reviewer for several scientific journals, including the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine and Sleep Health.

Dr. Singh is passionate about improving public understanding of sleep health and promotes what he describes as “360 degrees of sleep awareness,” encouraging individuals and communities to prioritize healthy sleep habits. He is also the co-author of the book Sleep to Heal: 7 Simple Steps to Better Sleep.

Dr. Alberto Ramos is a neurologist and sleep medicine physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea and other conditions that affect sleep quality and long-term brain health. He is a Professor of Clinical Neurology and the Research Director of the Sleep Medicine Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Ramos earned his medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and completed his internship and neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He later completed fellowship training in sleep medicine at the University of Miami Sleep Disorders Center.

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Ramos leads research examining the relationship between sleep, cardiovascular health, and cognitive aging. His work focuses on understanding how sleep disorders — including obstructive sleep apnea — affect stroke risk, neurocognitive decline, and dementia in large population studies.

Dr. Joseph Krainin is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and has extensive experience helping patients manage sleep health through both traditional clinical care and telemedicine.

Dr. Krainin earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Amherst College before receiving his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He later completed fellowship training in sleep medicine at the University of Michigan’s Michael S. Aldrich Sleep Disorders Center, one of the leading sleep medicine training programs in the United States.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Krainin is the founder and president of Singular Sleep, a virtual sleep center focused on improving access to sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment through telemedicine and remote care. He's also a frequent speaker and educator on sleep health and has worked across clinical practice, academia, and digital health innovation.

Dr. Lulu Guo is a board-certified sleep medicine and family medicine physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep-related breathing conditions. She is known for taking a patient-centered approach to sleep care, helping individuals improve their overall health and quality of life through better sleep.

Dr. Guo completed the prestigious Medical Scholars Program at Michigan State University, where she was admitted into medical school at the age of 17 after completing her undergraduate studies in just two years. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine before completing residency training at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis.

She later pursued fellowship training in sleep medicine at the University of Michigan, where she developed specialized expertise in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders. Dr. Guo currently practices sleep medicine with Kaiser Permanente in Washington and has previously worked as a sleep physician and consultant at several sleep centers, helping patients manage complex sleep conditions.

Dr. Audrey Wells is a sleep medicine physician with expertise in pediatric sleep disorders, obesity medicine, and obstructive sleep apnea treatment. She is triple board-certified in pediatrics, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine and has more than two decades of experience helping patients improve their sleep and overall health.

Dr. Wells earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency training in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonary medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. She later returned to New Mexico to complete a fellowship in sleep medicine, where she deepened her focus on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in both adults and children.

From 2010 to 2018, Dr. Wells served as Chief Medical Officer of OmniSleep Medicine Centers, where she helped develop a comprehensive sleep clinic serving pediatric and adult patients. She later worked with University of Minnesota Physicians before completing an obesity medicine fellowship at Columbia University.

In 2021, Dr. Wells founded Super Sleep MD, an online platform designed to help people navigate obstructive sleep apnea treatment and improve sleep health through education, coaching, and community support.

Diane Salazar is a registered respiratory therapist with more than 28 years of clinical experience in respiratory care and sleep medicine. For over two decades, she has focused on helping patients manage sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea through education, equipment support, and therapy optimization.

Throughout her career, Diane has worked closely with physicians, sleep technologists, and durable medical equipment providers to help patients successfully adapt to sleep apnea treatment, including CPAP and other positive airway pressure therapies. She is particularly passionate about patient education and helping individuals understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term therapy success strategies.

Dr. Sherrie Neustein is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics with more than 15 years of clinical experience caring for children and families. Her work focuses on promoting healthy development and overall wellness, including the important role sleep plays in children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional health.

Dr. Neustein earned her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Brandeis University before receiving her medical degree with honors from the Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where she gained extensive experience treating a wide range of childhood conditions.

Through her clinical work, Dr. Neustein has seen firsthand how sleep affects children’s development, behavior, and long-term health. She is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and has completed advanced coursework in sleep and circadian science at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology.

Audra is a licensed, certified physician assistant and freelance health writer. She has specialized in psychiatry since completing her clinical training in 2018.

Her passion for writing was born from the desire to make complex medical information more accessible and understandable to patients and their loved ones. Audra likes to write about all things related to behavioral health and physical wellness.

Outside of her work, she enjoys landscape painting, learning new languages, traveling, and spending time with her partner.

Tochukwu grew up in New York and has a passion for creative and scientific writing. Tochukwu holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology, a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, and a Medical Degree as well.

In his free time, Tochukwu enjoys reading, learning, exploring various topics pertaining to the human condition and conveying that information to the public through writing.

Abby McCoy is an experienced RN who has worked with adults and pediatric patients encompassing trauma, orthopedics, home care, transplant, and case management.

She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from St. Louis Univeristy and has practiced nursing all over the world from San Francisco, CA, to Tharaka, Kenya.

She now writes health content for trusted health outlets like SleepFoundation.org, Everyday Health, and Next Avenue.

Ashley is a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing. It's no surprise she likes writing about health information that encourages and enables others to live their healthiest life possible.

Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, reading, hiking, and photography during her free time.

Jay Vera Summer is a writer, editor, and wellness coach. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in psychology and Master's degrees in both writing and public policy.

She's also certified by the Mayo Clinic and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). She's been writing about sleep and other health topics for six years. Previously, she taught undergraduate writing courses for five years at the University of South Florida.

Eric Suni is a health and science writer who covers sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, and sleep health for SleepApnea.org. He has more than a decade of experience translating complex medical research into clear, accessible information that helps readers better understand their health and treatment options.

Previously, Eric worked with the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle. In that role, he served as both a science writer and information specialist, communicating directly with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to explain complex medical topics in an understandable and compassionate way.

Danielle is originally from Vancouver, BC, where she has spent many hours staring at her ceiling trying to fall asleep.

She channels her frustration into researching sleep solutions and sharing insights with fellow insomniacs. Danielle spends her downtime trying out new recipes and working off the calories on the soccer field.

Danielle studied the science of sleep with a degree in psychology at the University of British Columbia.

Cassandra is a health writer who writes about sleep products and reads emerging research to develop science-based articles that help demystify the connection between health and sleep.

She's happy to report that she sleeps well most nights, which is probably thanks to her energetic dog and her other work managing a family-owned whitewater rafting business in Upstate New York.

Martinique writes content focused on sleep health, science, and trends. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Ecology and master’s degree in Environmental Health and has research experience in environmental microbiology and aquatic science.

Martinique loves to view the world through an ecological lens, where everything is interconnected. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as running and parkour.

Jennifer is a science writer and editor with a passion for communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. She honed her expertise in science writing during her time in Johns Hopkins University' science-writing master's degree program.

In her writing career, Jennifer has published in outlets such as Wired, Popular Science, Sierra, Earth Island Journal, Women’s Media Center, Loyola Magazine, and Johns Hopkins Magazine.

Allyson is a freelance writer and editor as well as an educator based in Norway. She has a master’s degree in creative writing and a certificate in professional and technical communication from the University of South Florida.

She is a teaching assistant for Communication for Engineers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and was previously a Fulbright English teaching assistant grantee in Norway.

Allyson is passionate about empowering people to take care of their health and get a good night’s sleep.

Lucy Bryan is a writer and editor with more than a decade of experience in higher education. She holds a BA in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MFA in creative writing from Penn State University.

In addition to writing in the domain of public health, she’s also a fiction and nonfiction writer whose first book, In Between Places: A Memoir in Essays, debuted in June 2022.

She lives on a homestead on Ohio's Appalachian Plateau, where she enjoys gardening, hiking with her kids, cooking with her husband, and napping with her cat.

Laurie Saloman is a New Jersey-based health and medical writer with more than two decades of experience. Her work has appeared in Weight Watchers, Woman's Day, Working Mother, Next Avenue, and other outlets.

When not writing, she can be found walking, hiking, reading, knitting, and doting on her tabby cat.