Neurology
Clete Kushida, M.D., PH.D.
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Sleep Medicine)
Clete A. Kushida, M.D., Ph.D., FAASM, is a neurologist specializing in sleep medicine, serving as Chief of the Stanford Division of Sleep Medicine, Medical Director of the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, Associate Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of the Stanford Human Sleep Research Laboratory. He primarily treats adults with obstructive sleep apnea, focusing on its anatomic and physiologic changes as well as neurocognitive impacts; narcol
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Sleep Medicine (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Fellowship, Stanford University, Sleep Medicine (1996)
- Residency, University of California San Diego, Neurology (1994)
- Internship, University of Hawaii, Internal Medicine (1991)
- M.D., University of Chicago, Medicine (1990)
- Ph.D., University of Chicago, Neurosciences/Biopsychology (1986)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine's Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award
- World Sleep Society's Distinguished Service Award
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Stanford Sleep Medicine Center
- Stanford Health Care
- Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice