Neurology
Hrayr Attarian, MD
Professor, Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Hrayr P. Attarian is a neurologist subspecializing in sleep medicine and clinical neurophysiology, serving as Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Sleep Health Center in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide array of sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, idiopathic hypersomnia, insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias, restless legs syndrome, sleep-related breathing disorders such as sleep apnea, **psycho
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Sleep Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine — M.D., 1992
- SUNY Upstate Medical University — Internship, 1993
- SUNY Upstate Medical University — Residency, 1996
- University of Rochester — Fellowship, 1998
- Hennepin County Medical Center — Fellowship, 1999
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Regional Top Doctor
2012, 2014, 2021-2022, 2024 (5 years)
- Chicago Magazine — Top Doctor
2020-2022, 2024 (4 years)
- Modern Luxury Chicago — Top Doctor
2023
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Nicholas Vick Excellence in Teaching Award, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2014)
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2013–2021)
Leadership Roles
- Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine Sleep Health Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
Arabic, Armenian, French
Experience
30+ years in practice