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Lawrence Jay Epstein, M.D.

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Biography
education and training
University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CABS06/1979Psychobiology
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C.MD05/1985Medicine
Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA06/1989Internal Medicine
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA06/1992Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
awards and honors
2012
Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award

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  1. Robbins R, Epstein LJ, Iyer J, Weaver MD, Javaheri S, Fashanu O, Loeb S, Monten K, Le C, Bertisch SM, Van Den Bulck J, Quan SF. Examining understandability, information quality, and presence of misinformation in popular YouTube videos on sleep compared to expert-led videos. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023 Feb 16. PMID: 36794333.
    Citations:    Fields:    
  2. Epstein LJ, Plante DT, Rosen IM. Mastery learning program to teach sleep study scoring. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022 12 01; 18(12):2745-2750. PMID: 35934928; PMCID: PMC9713909.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  3. Chang JL, Goldberg AN, Alt JA, Ashbrook L, Auckley D, Ayappa I, Bakhtiar H, Barrera JE, Bartley BL, Billings ME, Boon MS, Bosschieter P, Braverman I, Brodie K, Cabrera-Muffly C, Caesar R, Cahali MB, Cai Y, Cao M, Capasso R, Caples SM, Chahine LM, Chang CP, Chang KW, Chaudhary N, Cheong CSJ, Chowdhuri S, Cistulli PA, Claman D, Collen J, Coughlin K, Creamer J, Davis EM, Dupuy-McCauley KL, Durr ML, Dutt M, Ali ME, Elkassabany NM, Epstein LJ, Fiala JA, Freedman N, Gill K, Gillespie MB, Golisch L, Gooneratne N, Gottlieb DJ, Green KK, Gulati A, Gurubhagavatula I, Hayward N, Hoff PT, Hoffmann OMG, Holfinger SJ, Hsia J, Huntley C, Huoh KC, Huyett P, Inala S, Ishman S, Jella TK, Jobanputra AM, Johnson AP, Junna MR, Kado JT, Kaffenberger TM, Kapur VK, Kezirian EJ, Khan M, Kirsch DB, Kominsky A, Kryger M, Krystal AD, Kushida CA, Kuzniar TJ, Lam DJ, Lettieri CJ, Lim DC, Lin HC, Liu SYC, MacKay SG, Magalang UJ, Malhotra A, Maurer JT, May AM, Mitchell RB, Mokhlesi B, Mullins AE, Nada EM, Naik S, Nokes B, Olson MD, Pack AI, Pang EB, Pang KP, Patil SP, de Perck EV, Piccirillo JF, Pien GW, Piper AJ, Plawecki A, Quigg M, Ravesloot MJL, Redline S, Rotenberg BW, Ryden A, Sarmiento KF, Sbeih F, Schell AE, Schmickl CN, Schotland HM, Schwab RJ, Seo J, Shah N, Shelgikar AV, Shochat I, Soose RJ, Steele TO, Stephens E, Stepnowsky C, Strohl KP, Sutherland K, Suurna MV, Thaler E, Thapa S, Vanderveken OM, de Vries N, Weaver EM, Weir ID, Wolfe LF, Woodson BT, Won CHJ, Xu J, Yalamanchi P, Yaremchuk K, Yeghiazarians Y, Yu JL, Zeidler M, Rosen IM. International consensus statement on obstructive sleep apnea. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2022 Sep 06. PMID: 36068685.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    
  4. Limbekar N, Pham J, Budhiraja R, Javaheri S, Epstein LJ, Batool-Anwar S, Pavlova M. NREM Parasomnias: Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Approaches and Comorbidities. Clocks Sleep. 2022 Aug 16; 4(3):374-380. PMID: 35997385; PMCID: PMC9397000.
    Citations: 1     
  5. Khosla S, Beam E, Berneking M, Cheung J, Epstein LJ, Meyer BJ, Ramar K, So JY, Sullivan SS, Wolfe LF, Gurubhagavatula I. The COVID-19 pandemic and sleep medicine: a look back and a look ahead. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022 08 01; 18(8):2045-2050. PMID: 35621129; PMCID: PMC9340605.
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  6. Epstein LJ, Cai A, Klerman EB, Czeisler CA. Resolving delayed sleep-wake phase disorder with a pandemic: two case reports. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022 01 01; 18(1):315-318. PMID: 34254935; PMCID: PMC8807924.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsPHPublic Health
  7. Duffy JF, Abbott SM, Burgess HJ, Crowley SJ, Emens JS, Epstein LJ, Gamble KL, Hasler BP, Kristo DA, Malkani RG, Rahman SA, Thomas SJ, Wyatt JK, Zee PC, Klerman EB. Workshop report. Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders: gaps and opportunities. Sleep. 2021 05 14; 44(5). PMID: 33582815; PMCID: PMC8120340.
    Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  8. Shamim-Uzzaman QA, Bae CJ, Ehsan Z, Setty AR, Devine M, Dhankikar S, Donskoy I, Fields B, Hearn H, Hwang D, Jain V, Kelley D, Kirsch DB, Martin W, Troester M, Trotti LM, Won CH, Epstein LJ. The use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine update. J Clin Sleep Med. 2021 05 01; 17(5):1103-1107. PMID: 33599202; PMCID: PMC8320493.
    Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  9. Sullivan S, Anastasi M, Beam E, Berneking M, Cheung J, Epstein LJ, Khosla S, Meyer B, Wolfe L, Gurubhagavatula I. Opportunities and unknowns in adapting pediatric sleep practices to a pandemic world. J Clin Sleep Med. 2021 03 01; 17(3):361-362. PMID: 33295279; PMCID: PMC7927330.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
  10. Budhiraja R, Javaheri S, Pavlova MK, Epstein LJ, Omobomi O, Quan SF. Prevalence and correlates of periodic limb movements in OSA and the effect of CPAP therapy. Neurology. 2020 04 28; 94(17):e1820-e1827. PMID: 31882530; PMCID: PMC7274846.
    Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  11. Plante DT, Epstein LJ, Fields BG, Shelgikar AV, Rosen IM. Competency-based sleep medicine fellowships: addressing workforce needs and enhancing educational quality. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 01 15; 16(1):137-141. PMID: 31957641.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
  12. Flynn-Evans EE, Shekleton JA, Miller B, Epstein LJ, Kirsch D, Brogna LA, Burke LM, Bremer E, Murray JM, Gehrman P, Rajaratnam SMW, Lockley SW. Circadian Phase and Phase Angle Disorders in Primary Insomnia. Sleep. 2017 12 01; 40(12). PMID: 29029340.
    Citations: 16     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  13. Shekleton JA, Flynn-Evans EE, Miller B, Epstein LJ, Kirsch D, Brogna LA, Burke LM, Bremer E, Murray JM, Gehrman P, Lockley SW, Rajaratnam SM. Neurobehavioral performance impairment in insomnia: relationships with self-reported sleep and daytime functioning. Sleep. 2014 Jan 01; 37(1):107-16. PMID: 24470700.
    Citations: 27     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  14. Schwab RJ, Badr SM, Epstein LJ, Gay PC, Gozal D, Kohler M, Lévy P, Malhotra A, Phillips BA, Rosen IM, Strohl KP, Strollo PJ, Weaver EM, Weaver TE. An official American Thoracic Society statement: continuous positive airway pressure adherence tracking systems. The optimal monitoring strategies and outcome measures in adults. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2013 Sep 01; 188(5):613-20. PMID: 23992588; PMCID: PMC5447296.
    Citations: 86     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  15. Quan SF, Epstein LJ. A warning shot across the bow: the changing face of sleep medicine. J Clin Sleep Med. 2013 Apr 15; 9(4):301-2. PMID: 23585742.
    Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  16. Crowley KE, Rajaratnam SM, Shea SA, Epstein LJ, Czeisler CA, Lockley SW. Evaluation of a single-channel nasal pressure device to assess obstructive sleep apnea risk in laboratory and home environments. J Clin Sleep Med. 2013 Feb 01; 9(2):109-16. PMID: 23372462.
    Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  17. Rajaratnam SM, Barger LK, Lockley SW, Shea SA, Wang W, Landrigan CP, O'Brien CS, Qadri S, Sullivan JP, Cade BE, Epstein LJ, White DP, Czeisler CA. Sleep disorders, health, and safety in police officers. JAMA. 2011 Dec 21; 306(23):2567-78. PMID: 22187276.
    Citations: 114     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  18. Epstein LJ, Valentine PS. Starting a sleep center. Chest. 2010 May; 137(5):1217-24. PMID: 20442123.
    Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  19. Epstein LJ, Kristo D, Strollo PJ, Friedman N, Malhotra A, Patil SP, Ramar K, Rogers R, Schwab RJ, Weaver EM, Weinstein MD. Clinical guideline for the evaluation, management and long-term care of obstructive sleep apnea in adults. J Clin Sleep Med. 2009 Jun 15; 5(3):263-76. PMID: 19960649.
    Citations: 875     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  20. Collop NA, Epstein LJ. Entering the age of portable monitoring. J Clin Sleep Med. 2008 Aug 15; 4(4):303-4. PMID: 18763419.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  21. Epstein LJ. Specialized sleep care benefits patients. J Clin Sleep Med. 2006 Apr 15; 2(2):143-4. PMID: 17557486.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
  22. Epstein LJ, Kvale PA, Wagner PD. Pulmonary physicians in the practice of sleep medicine. Sleep. 2005 Dec; 28(12):1496-7. PMID: 16408404.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
  23. Kvale PA, Wagner PD, Epstein LJ. Pulmonary physicians in the practice of sleep medicine. Chest. 2005 Dec; 128(6):3788-90. PMID: 16354845.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
  24. Wagner PD, Epstein LJ, Kvale PA. Pulmonary physicians in the practice of sleep medicine. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2005 Dec 01; 172(11):1357-8. PMID: 16301297.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  25. Epstein LJ. Polysomnographic technologists--troubled waters ahead? J Clin Sleep Med. 2005 Jan 15; 1(1):14-5. PMID: 17561608.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  26. Casserly LF, Chow N, Ali S, Gottlieb DJ, Epstein LJ, Kaufman JS. Proteinuria in obstructive sleep apnea. Kidney Int. 2001 Oct; 60(4):1484-9. PMID: 11576363.
    Citations: 20     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  27. Epstein LJ, Jervis OJ, Henderson JH, Sullivan M, Mohsenifar Z. Measurement of gastric P(CO2) as an index of tissue hypoxia during obstructive sleep apnea. Respiration. 2001; 68(1):28-34. PMID: 11223727.
    Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
  28. Ayas NT, Epstein LJ, Lieberman SL, Tun CG, Larkin EK, Brown R, Garshick E. Predictors of loud snoring in persons with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med. 2001; 24(1):30-4. PMID: 11587432.
    Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  29. Malhotra A, Ayas NT, Epstein LJ. The art and science of continuous positive airway pressure therapy in obstructive sleep apnea. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2000 Nov; 6(6):490-5. PMID: 11100958.
    Citations: 16     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  30. Ayas NT, Malhotra A, Epstein LJ. Alternative therapies for sleep apnea. Drugs Today (Barc). 1999 Nov; 35(11):811-21. PMID: 12973373.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    
  31. Ayas NT, Epstein LJ. Oral appliances in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 1998 Nov; 4(6):355-60. PMID: 10813216.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  32. Epstein LJ, Dorlac GR. Cost-effectiveness analysis of nocturnal oximetry as a method of screening for sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Chest. 1998 Jan; 113(1):97-103. PMID: 9440575.
    Citations: 13     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  33. Loube DI, Strollo PJ, Epstein LJ, Davenport WL. The effect of quiet tidal breathing on lateral cephalometric measurements. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1995 Oct; 53(10):1155-9; discussion 1159-60. PMID: 7562168.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
  34. Epstein LJ, Strollo PJ, Donegan RB, Delmar J, Hendrix C, Westbrook PR. Obstructive sleep apnea in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease. Sleep. 1995 Jun; 18(5):368-76. PMID: 7676171.
    Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  35. Epstein LJ, Meyer RD, Antonson S, Strigle SM, Mohsenifar Z. Persistence of Pneumocystis carinii in patients with AIDS receiving chemoprophylaxis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1994 Nov; 150(5 Pt 1):1456-9. PMID: 7952576.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  36. Epstein LJ, Mohsenifar Z, Daar ES, Yeh V, Meyer RD. Clinical experience with atovaquone: a new drug for treating Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Am J Med Sci. 1994 Jul; 308(1):5-8. PMID: 8010339.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
  37. Epstein LJ, Mohsenifar Z. Use of Nd:YAG laser in endobronchial granular cell myoblastoma. Chest. 1993 Sep; 104(3):958-60. PMID: 8365322.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  38. Belman MJ, Epstein LJ, Doornbos D, Elashoff JD, Koerner SK, Mohsenifar Z. Noninvasive determinations of the anaerobic threshold. Reliability and validity in patients with COPD. Chest. 1992 Oct; 102(4):1028-34. PMID: 1395738.
    Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  39. Epstein LJ, Taubman MT, Lovaas OI. Changes in self-stimulatory behaviors with treatment. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 1985 Jun; 13(2):281-93. PMID: 4008756.
    Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
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