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Douglas Kirsch, MD, Neurology, Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center

DouglasBKirschMDFAAN, FAASM

Neurology • Charlotte, NC

Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine

Medical Director, Sleep Medicine, Atrium Health; Clinical Professor, Dept. of Neurology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Kirsch is a practicing neurologist and sleep specialist in Charlotte, NC and is the Medical Director for Sleep Medicine at Atrium Health. He is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He has spoken at many national meetings, published articles and book chapters, edited several books, and was the President of the AASM in 2018-19.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Neurology, 2000 - 2003
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 1999
  • Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth CollegeB.A., Biology, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2006 - 2016
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2009 - 2014
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2003 - 2007
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)
  • President American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2018-2019
  • Fellow American Academy of Neurology, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sleep-disordered breathing in neurologic conditions  
    Deak MC, Kirsch DB, Clin Chest Med, 1/1/2014
  • In Home Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea  
    Kirsch, DB, Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, 1/1/2013
  • What’s in Your Toolbox: Sleep Medicine Evaluation Tools For Neurologists  
    Kirsch, DB, Neurologic Clinics of North America, Neurol Clin, 1/30/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Common Pitfalls in Sleep Medicine: Case-Based Learning 
    Chapter: Daytime Sleepiness and OSA severity: Where Symptoms and Metrics Do Not Converge 
    Kirsch, DBEditors: Chervin, RD.2014
  • Sleep Medicine in Neurology 
    Chapter: Introduction to Sleep Medicine 
    Kirsch, DBEditors: Kirsch, DB.Wiley-Blackwell2013
  • Encyclopedia of Sleep 
    Chapter: Diagnostic Algorithms for Parasomnias 
    Kirsch, DBEditors: Kushida, C.Academic Press2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Automated Graduated CPAP (AGPAP) forImproved Adherence in Newly Diagnosed OSA Patients - Multicenter Trial
    Lankford, A. Muehlbach, M. Donikyan, M. Powell, E. Chang, S. Zammit, G.Wylie, P. Kirsch, D. Pregram Jr, G, APSS, 1/1/2015
  • There and Back Again: A History of Sleep Medicine
    Kirsch, DB, Neurology Grand Rounds, Sleep and Fatigue Conference, Sleep HealthCenters, Chest, St. Louis, MO, 2011; Brighton, MA, 2012, 1/1/2012
  • Bilateral Oophorectomy: A contributing risk factor for sleep apnea severity in women?
    Kirsch DB, Consens FB, APSS, 1/1/2006
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Lectures

  • Gizmos, Gadgets, and Apss: An Update for 2015 
    Myrtle Beach, SC - 1/1/2015
  • Gizmos and Gadgets: an Update for 2015 
    Charlotte, NC - 1/1/2015
  • Pro: Treat OSA Before Other Disorders 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Excessive Daytime Sleepiness 
    Kirsch, DB, Comprehensive Neurology in Primary Care
    1/1/2014
  • Stages and architecture of normal sleep 
    Kirsch DB
    Uptodate.com
    1/1/2014
  • Hypersomnolence 
    Kirsch DB, Selwa LS, Chervin RD
    Medlink.com
    1/1/2007
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Press Mentions

  • Insomnia Often Goes Hand in Hand with Depression in Older Adults
    Insomnia Often Goes Hand in Hand with Depression in Older AdultsSeptember 9th, 2022
  • Insomnia Often Goes Hand in Hand with Depression in Older Adults
    Insomnia Often Goes Hand in Hand with Depression in Older AdultsSeptember 8th, 2022
  • Begin Now to Protect Your Heart as Clocks ‘Spring Forward’
    Begin Now to Protect Your Heart as Clocks ‘Spring Forward’March 8th, 2022
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Hospital Affiliations

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