Richard E. Byrne
Distinguished in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dr. Richard E. Byrne

Sleep Medicine
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger South Wilkes Barre - Sleep Disorders
25 Church Street, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Distinguished in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger South Wilkes Barre - Sleep Disorders
25 Church Street, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Byrne is a board-certified and fellowship-trained sleep medicine specialist. His clinical interests include various sleep disorders. Dr. Byrne attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and his sleep medicine fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Byrne is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in sleep medicine and neurology.

Dr. Byrne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Drowsiness.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Graduate Institution
UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School - Newark, NJ, 2012 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2016
Specialties
Sleep Medicine
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NY
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology In Sleep Medicine And Neurology
Fellowships
University of Rochester, 2019
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger South Wilkes Barre - Sleep Disorders
25 Church Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18765
Call: 800-275-6401

Clinical Research

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1 Total Publications

Impact of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Nocturnal Asystole in a Patient with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case Report.
Impact of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Nocturnal Asystole in a Patient with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case Report.
Journal: The American journal of case reports
Published: June 18, 2025
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