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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
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Alon Y. Avidan MD, MPH
Director, UCLA Sleep Disorders Center
Professor, UCLA Department of Neurology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA


He completed his Neurology Residency at the Georgetown University Medical Center. After residency, he completed fellowship training in Sleep Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. He was Principal Investigator of a National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH, Sleep Academic Award. He has published over 100 chapters, letters to the editor, peer reviewed articles and edited five textbooks in sleep medicine. His research focus includes the impact and prognostic implications of sleep disturbance on underlying neurologic disorders. He enjoys educating physicians and the public about sleep disorders and has recently received the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) 2014 Excellence in Education Award.

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Westwood Neurology
300 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite B200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Medical Board Certifications
Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2001
Certification 2
Sleep Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007
Fellowship
Clinical Neurophysiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1998-1999
Residency
Neurology, Georgetown University Medical Center, 1995-1998
Internship
Internal Medicine -Pediatrics, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 1994-1995
Degree
George Washington University School of Medicine, MD, 1994
Interests
  • Sleep Disorders

    Overview of Sleep Problems

    There are many types of sleep disorders. They can interfere with health and quality of life. Sleep problems can range from insomnia to snoring. For those who suffer from sleep disorders, help is available from many sources. Sleep problems can be treated or managed by different kinds of healthcare providers. 
    Learn more >
Research Interests
  • Parasomnias
  • REM sleep behavior disorder
Publications

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Peer Reviewed

  1. Garrick T, Stephens R, Ishikawa T, Sierra A, Avidan A, Weiner H and Tache Y. “Medullary Sites for TRH Analogue Stimulation of Gastric Contractility in the Rat,” Am J Physiology 1989; 256:G1011-G1015.
  2. Venkatatesan N, Avidan A, and Davidson M. Antidiabetic Action of Vanadyl in Rats is Independent of in-vivo Insulin-Receptor Kinase Activity. Diabetes 1991;40(4):492-498.
  3. Avidan AY, Chervin RD, ESS.Com. Sleep Medicine, 2002; 3(5) 405-410.
  4. Chervin RD, Moyer CA, Palmisano J, Avidan AY, Robinson E, Garetz SL, Helman JI. Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Michigan: A Practice Pattern Survey; Sleep & Breathing 2003;7: 95-104.
  5. 5. Fleming WE, Avidan AY, Malow BA. Subclinical Rhythmic Electrographic Discharge of Adults (SREDA) in REM Sleep. Sleep Medicine 2004;5:77-81.
  6. Papp KK, Stoller EP, Sage P, Aikens J, Owens J, Avidan AY, Phillips B, Rosen R, Strohl KP. The effects of sleep loss and fatigue on resident--physicians: a multi-institutional, mixed-method study. Acad. Med. 2004;79(5):394-406.
  7. Avidan, AY, Fries, BE, James, ML, Szafara KL, Wright GT, Chervin, RD. Insomnia and Hypnotic Use as Predictors of Falls and Hip Fractures in Michigan Nursing Homes. JAGS. 2005;53:955-962.
  8. Avidan, AY. Abnormal eye movements during sleep. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2005; 1(4): 429-432.
  9. Kirsch DB, Avidan AY. Pregnancy associated with daytime sleepiness and nighttime restlessness. Sleep Med 2005;6:473-4.
  10. Avidan AY. The development of central sleep apnea with an oral appliance. Sleep Med 2006;7:85-6.
  11. 11. Teodorescu MC, Avidan AY, Teodorescu M, Davies, C. Sleep medicine content of major medical textbooks continues to be underrepresented. Sleep Med. Apr 2007;8(3):271-276.
  12. Avidan, AY. Clinical Neurology of Insomnia in Neurodegenerative and Other Disorders of Neurological Function. Rev Neurol Dis. 2007;4(1):21-34.

Peer Reviewed (Submitted):

  1. Avidan, AY. Sarkey, S. Duan, J. Baran, R. Insomnia Medication Use and the Probability of an Accidental Event in an Older Adult Population. Sleep Submitted, 2009.
  2. Bliwise, D, Avidan AY, Boeve BF, Greer SA, Mercaldo ND, Kukull,WA. “Sleep Disturbance in Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Multi-Center Analysis. Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, Submitted, 2009.
  3. Avidan, A. Palmer, L. Duan, J. Baran, R. Insomnia Medication Use and the Probability of an Accidental Event in a Commercial Population. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Submitted, 2009.
  4. Avidan A. Sleep Dove (Distant Online Virtual Education): The Making of a Sleep Medicine Online Teaching Module. In Preparation. 2010.

Non-Peer Reviewed:

  1. Avidan AY, Ancoli-Israel S. Sleep in the Elderly, AAN Syllabus, 2000.
  2. Avidan AY, Ancoli-Israel S. Sleep in the Older Person, AAN Syllabus, 2001.
  3. Avidan AY, Zee, P. Sleep in the Older Person, AAN Syllabus, 2002
  4. Avidan AY, WebWatch. Sleep Medicine 2000;1: 337-338
  5. Avidan AY, WebWatch. Sleep Medicine 2001; 2:83-84.
  6. Bibliography: Robinson, E, Chervin RD, Garetz SL, Avidan, AY. An Introduction to Snoring and Sleep Apnea for Dental Practitioners. Journal of the Michigan Dental Association, 2001:32-58.
  7. Avidan AY, Sleep disorders in older adults. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 2002; 2(2):178-185.
  8. Avidan AY, Narcolepsy, American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Medicine Course Syllabus, 2002.
  9. Avidan AY, Parasomnias, American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Medicine Course Syllabus, 2002.
  10. Avidan AY, Sleep Disorders in the Older Patient- Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Elderly Patient- Associated Professional Sleep Societies Syllabus 2002.
  11. Sateia MJ, Avidan AY, Tools for Sleep Medicine Education: The MED Sleep Site, Sleep Medicine 2002;3(4): 379-381.
  12. Zwetchkenbaum S, Avidan AY, Websites on Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Medicine, 2003; 4(1): 77-78
  13. Avidan AY, Zee, P. Sleep Disorders in the Older Patient, AAN Syllabus, 2003.
  14. Binns, L, Avidan AY, Websites on CPAP therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Medicine, 2003: 357-358.
  15. Avidan, AY. Insomnia in the Geriatric Patient, Clinical Cornerstone, 2003;5(3): 51-58.
  16. Avidan, AY. Narcolepsy, American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Medicine Course Syllabus, 2004.
  17. Avidan, AY. Parasomnias, American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Medicine Course Syllabus, 2004.
  18. Avidan, AY. Sleep and Epilepsy, American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Medicine Course Syllabus, 2004.
  19. Avidan, AY. Sleep and Movement Disorders, Book Review, JAMA, 2004;291;1130-1140.
  20. Avidan AY. Introduction to sleep and its disorders. Seminar in Neurology. 2004;24(3):207-208.
  21. Avidan, AY. Sleep Disorders in the Geriatric Population. Seminar in Neurology. 2005;25(1):52-63.
  22. Clemons E, Kakkar R, Kirsch D, Teodorescu M, Avidan AY, Cases in Sleep Medicine, Seminars in Neurology. 2005;25(1):130-146.
  23. Avidan, A. Introduction to Clinical corners in sleep medicine. Sleep Medicine. 2005;6:80
  24. Avidan, AY, Restless Legs Syndrome, The 29th Annual Midwinter Family Practice Update Course Syllabus, February 2005.
  25. Avidan, AY, Sleep and Aging, The 29th Annual Midwinter Family Practice Update Course Syllabus, February 2005.
  26. Avidan, AY, Practical Approaches for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, The 29th Annual Midwinter Family Practice Update Course Syllabus, February 2005.
  27. Harrington, J. Avidan, AY. Treatment of Sleep Disorders in the Elderly. Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 2005; 7(5):339-352.
  28. Avidan AY. Sleep Medicine Cases for the Neurologist, Motor Disorders of Sleep and Sleep Disordered Breathing, AAN Syllabus, 2006
  29. Avidan, AY. Narcolepsy: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and testing. American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Medicine Board Review, Course Syllabus, ACCP, Northbrook, IL, 2006.
  30. Avidan, AY. Narcolepsy& Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Diagnosis and Treatment. American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Medicine Board Review, Course Syllabus, ACCP, Northbrook, IL, 2006.

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In The News
  • Sleep expert offers restful suggestions
    Dr. Alon Avidan, director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Clinic, was a featured expert in an Aug. 16 Men’s Journal article about ways to beat insomnia.
  • USA Today featuring sleep expert gets wide pickup
    An Aug. 2 USA Today story on ways to combat jet lag featuring Dr. Alon Avidan was picked up by several news outlets the following week, including the Abilene Reporter News, TC Palm, Times Record News, Redding Record Searchlight and the Kitsap Sun. Avidan is a professor of neurology and the director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.
  • Buzzfeed features sleep expert
    Dr. Alon Avidan, director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center, was featured in a Buzzfeed mini-documentary on polyphasic sleep, the practice of sleeping multiple times in a 24-hour period.
  • A HealthDay story featuring sleep guru Dr. Alon Avidan about a study that found sleep deprived teens are at higher risk for accidents has since appeared in more than 50 other outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, United Press International, Health.com and CBS News. Avidan is a professor of neurology and the director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.
  • Dr. Alon Avidan was a featured expert April 7 in a HealthDay story about a study that found sleep deprived teens are at higher risk for accidents. Avidan is a professor of neurology and the director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.
  • Sleep tips appear in the Imperial Valley News
    The Imperial Valley News March 23 featured Dr. Alon Avidan’s tips on ways to get a good night’s sleep. Avidan is a professor of neurology and the director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.
  • Sleep tips featured on MedicalXpress
    MedicalXpress featured March 21 Dr. Alon Avidan’s tips on ways to get a good night’s sleep. Avidan is a professor of neurology and the director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center.
  • Sleep expert appears as guest on San Francisco NPR station
    Dr. Alon Avidan, professor of neurology and director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center, was a guest Feb. 22 on National Public Radio’s KQED FM (San Francisco) for a segment on not getting enough sleep and common sleep disorders.
  • Fusion Features UCLA Sleep Expert
    Fusion June 9 featured the expertise of Dr. Alon Avidan, director of the UCLA Sleep Center, in a story on sleep paralysis.
  • Cosmopolitan Features Sleep Experts
    Cosmopolitan featured UCLA sleep experts in a May 16 blog post about things your body does when it’s asleep. Dr. Christopher Colwell, a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the Semel Institute; and Dr. Alon Avidan, a professor of neurology and director of UCLA's Sleep Disorders Center, were quoted.
  • 7 Foolproof Strategies To Improve Your Sleep Quality Huffington Post (March 4, 2016)
  • "Insomnia May Be Culprit In Nursing Home Falls by Elderly" (Senior Journal.com)
Awards
  • 2018 Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) 2014 Excellence in Education Award
  • Diplomate, American Boards of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Diplomate, American Boards of Sleep Medicine
  • Diplomate, Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties in the field of Sleep Medicine
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