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Daniel Rifkin, MD, Neurology, Harris Hill, NY

Daniel Ira Rifkin MD MPH

Neurology•Harris Hill, NY

Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine

Medical Director at The Sleep Medicine Centers of Western New York

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  • 1120 Youngs RdHarris Hill, NY 14221

  • Phone+1 716-923-7326

  • Fax+1 716-250-4000

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Summary

  • Dr. Daniel Rifkin is a neurologist based in Buffalo, NY, with a subspecialty in sleep medicine. Dr. Rifkin graduated from the Giesel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, completed a fellowship in sleep medicine and clinical neurophysiology at the University of Michigan, and received an MPH from George Washington University. Currently, Dr. Rifkin is the Founder and CEO of Ognomy Sleep and serves as Medical Director at Sleep Medicine Centers of Western New York. Dr. Rifkin possesses extensive experience in sleep medicine, focusing on conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy. He has published research on topics including climate change and sleep, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy care. Dr. Rifkin has also contributed to clinical trials related to major depressive disorder and REM sleep behavior disorder. Recognitions include being named a Top Doctor by Buffalo Spree Magazine and induction into the Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health.

Education & Training

  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityMPH, 2015 - 2017
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
    Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1994 - 2028
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2026 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2007 - 2027
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2026 - 2027
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2026 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1996 - 1997
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor, Buffalo Spree Magazine Castle Connolly, 2008, 2010-2023
  • Delta Omega, Honor Society in Public Health The George Washington University, 2018
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Partner, eMDs, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Climate Change and Sleep: A systematic review of the literature and conceptual framework  
    D Rifkin, M Long, M Perry, Sleep Medicine Reviews, 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Research Sheds Light on How Climate Change May Be Impacting Our Sleep
    Research Sheds Light on How Climate Change May Be Impacting Our SleepNovember 10th, 2018

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