Sleep doctors, also known as sleep medicine physicians, diagnose and treat sleep disorders. These disorders may include sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and parasomnias (such as sleepwalking or sleep talking). Sleep doctors evaluate patients through a variety of methods including sleep studies, medical history, physical examination, and other diagnostic tests. They work to develop treatment plans that may include lifestyle changes, medication, and/or the use of medical devices such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea.

To become a sleep doctor in Miami, the doctor needs to finish medical school, followed by a 4-year residency in neurology, internal medicine, or psychiatry. Then they need to do a 1-year sleep medicine fellowship. They then need to get board certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine or the American Board of Medical Specialties. Finally, they need to get a license to practice sleep medicine in the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 13 years to become a sleep doctor in Miami.

A good sleep doctor should have extensive knowledge and training in their field. They should also be empathetic and compassionate in their interactions with patients. A good sleep doctor should have a keen attention to detail, as sleep disorders can be complex and require careful examination and diagnosis.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best sleep doctors in Miami.