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Karl Doghramji, MD, Psychiatry, Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

KarlDoghramjiMD

Psychiatry • Philadelphia, PA

Sleep Medicine

Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University

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Summary

  • Karl Doghramji MD is Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical Center and Director of the Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. He received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University, both in Philadelphia, and Albert Einstein School of Medicine in NY. He has been engaged in clinical practice, research and teaching in sleep medicine and psychiatry since 1984. He is experienced in diagnosis and management of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, various circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and others. He also has extensive experience in psychopharmacology, phototherapy, utilization of respiratory and other devices for sleep apnea, upper airway stimulation therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, among others.

Education & Training

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Sleep Medicine, 1983 - 1984
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Psychiatry, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1981 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2020
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2005-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2011-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparing Upper Airway Stimulation to Transoral Robotic Base of Tongue Resection for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea  
    Joseph Curry, Vanessa Christopher, Karl Doghramji, Colin Huntley, Michael C Topf, The Laryngoscope

Lectures

  • 2012 Best Practices in Primary Care 
    Primary Care Education, Orlando, Florida - 6/8/2012

Press Mentions

  • Updates in Insomnia: A Focus on Orexin Receptor Antagonism
    Updates in Insomnia: A Focus on Orexin Receptor AntagonismNovember 3rd, 2020
  • What Makes the Psych Congress Different Than Other Psychiatry Conferences
    What Makes the Psych Congress Different Than Other Psychiatry ConferencesSeptember 21st, 2020
  • Can’t Sleep? Many People Are Dealing with Insomnia During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Here’s What the Experts Say:
    Can’t Sleep? Many People Are Dealing with Insomnia During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Here’s What the Experts Say:April 24th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Karl Doghramji, Dr. Karl Doghramji, MD, Dr. K Doghramji