Sleep medicine specialists, explained
A sleep medicine specialist is a doctor with extra sleep training. Learn what board certification means, when to book, and how to track your sleep at home.
What this is
Sleep Medicine Specialist, in plain language
Searching for a sleep medicine specialist usually means one thing. You want a real doctor looking at your sleep, not a gadget and a guess. That is a fair thing to ask for. Sleep medicine is its own field with its own board exam, and that training shows up in how your care is handled.
This page explains what the credential means, what one visit can and cannot settle, and what to ask before you book. It also shows the sleep clinics that Google surfaces near you, as context and nothing more. Dumbo Health is telehealth plus at home testing, so you can start with your own numbers and bring them to whichever doctor you choose.
Common questions
Common questions
What people ask about seeing a sleep medicine specialist.
Who is behind this
The people who built it, and the ones who check it
A clinical team you can look up by name, and a scientific board that reviews the work.
Clinical team
Dr. Zachary Adams, MD, MBA
Dr. Harrison Gimbel, MD, MS
Kandace Desadier, APRN, FNP-BC
Scientific advisory board
Dr. Alon Avidan, MD, MPH
Dr. Meir Kryger, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Guy Leschziner
- FDA 510(k) cleared home sleep test devices
- HIPAA-compliant data handling
- AASM clinical practice guidelines compliant
- Board-certified sleep specialist review
That is the team behind the measurement. The panel they designed is the fastest way to find out where your sleep actually stands.
See your Sleep AgeWhat it costs, what you get
Walk in with numbers, not just a story.
Measured twice a year, so you can see whether the plan you and your doctor choose is working.
- 51 sleep-focused biomarkers, drawn twice a year
- Your SleepLongevityAge tracked over time, not just once
- A personalised fix plan, with doctor access included
- Blood draw at home, or at a Quest lab near you
- Connect the wearable you already own
Core membership
Billed annually · $365/year
Early-member rate. Standard price $500/year.
See your Sleep AgeEarly-member pricing is locked for the first 500 members. HSA and FSA eligible, cash pay, billed annually.
Available in every state except Rhode Island. New York and New Jersey are priced differently because of state lab rules.
Why measure first
You want a sleep specialist. Why start with blood?
You searched for a board certified sleep specialist, and that is the right instinct. Only a clinician can diagnose and treat. Nothing here changes that. But plenty of people walk into that first appointment with a story: tired, snoring, restless nights for years. A story is easy to lose in a short visit. Numbers are easy to bring with you. Measuring first means you arrive with a record of what your body has been carrying, and you can hand it to the doctor you choose. The Sleep Age panel measures what poor sleep leaves behind in the body. It looks at inflammation, with markers like hs-CRP and IL-6. Blood sugar and metabolism, with HbA1c and fasting insulin. Heart and vessel markers like ApoB and Lp(a). Hormones like cortisol, melatonin, and thyroid. Kidney and liver function. Nutrients like vitamin D, ferritin, and magnesium. And markers of biological aging. Every one of these is tracked alongside poor sleep. The panel turns them into one number, your Sleep Age, so you can see where you stand today and watch it move.
Heart and vessels
The cardiovascular markers most often looked at alongside poor sleep.
- ApoB
- Lp(a)
- NT-proBNP
- Homocysteine
Blood sugar and metabolism
How your body handles sugar and hunger signals tracks with how you sleep.
- HbA1c
- Fasting insulin
- Leptin and ghrelin
Kidney and liver
Filtering organs that carry the load when nights go badly for years.
- Cystatin C
- eGFR
- GGT
- Albumin
Hormones
The chemistry that sets your body clock and your recovery overnight.
- Cortisol, morning and daily curve
- Melatonin
- Thyroid (TSH)
The panel does not diagnose anything. It cannot tell you why you sleep badly, and it is not a replacement for seeing a clinician. It measures. If you need care, you still need a doctor, and now you walk in with your numbers in hand.
You have seen what the panel measures. The only thing it cannot tell you is what yours would say.
See your Sleep AgeSee it before you buy it
See how Sleep Age works before your appointment
The demo is public and opens in a new tab. You do not need to give us anything to look.