Smita Patel, DO

February 4, 2024 by Gandis

Over 20 years in clinical practice

Board Certification: Sleep Medicine, Adult Neurology, Integrative Medicine
Clinical Focus: Sleep Medicine, Integrative Approaches to Sleep Disorders
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Advanced degree in Healthcare Informatics, MS expected 2025

Residencies and Fellowships

Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Sleep Medicine, University of Chicago
Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona (Andrew Weil MD Clinic)

Research Experience and Publications

Healthcare Informatics: Electronic Health Records and Big Data in Sleep Medicine
Dietary and Integrative Interventions in Neurological Disease
Contributor, Integrative Sleep Medicine textbook, Oxford University Press
Principal Investigator in multiple clinical trials

Leadership Experience

President, Illinois State Neurological Society
Member, Illinois Department of Public Health, Alzheimer Disease Advisory Committee
Congressional Adviser for Neurology, Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, American Academy of Neurology
Former Director, Center for Brain Health, Northshore University Health System

News & Updates

Telehealth for sleep evaluations

June 17, 2021 by Sound Sleep Health

Telehealth is a hot topic. Although its recent rise is partially linked with the decline in in-person visits during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has in fact been heralded as the ‘next big thing’ in healthcare for more than a decade. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has announced its commitment to advancing the use…

Will Sleep Apnea Cause Insomnia?

February 10, 2021 by Sound Sleep Health

Everyone has trouble sleeping at some point in their life. A late-afternoon latte, an overly indulgent dinner or nerves about an upcoming work milestone can keep you up into the wee hours of the night. The next day may not be one of your best –- you might be irritable, exhausted and unfocused — but…

Sleep Apnea Raises Your Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death: Get the Facts

December 19, 2018 by Sound Sleep Health

You may have heard of sleep apnea, but do you really know what it is? Far from a harmless sleep disorder that keeps you from a sound night’s rest, sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, including sudden cardiac death. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea.…