Scott M. Ryals
Distinguished in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dr. Scott M. Ryals

Sleep Medicine
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Sleep Medicine
1100 Healing Way, Suite 21D, 
Matthews, NC 
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Distinguished in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Sleep Medicine
1100 Healing Way, Suite 21D, 
Matthews, NC 
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Overview

Scott Ryals is a Sleep Medicine provider in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Ryals 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, Restless Legs Syndrome, Drowsiness, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Ryals is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 8 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Graduate Institution
Tulane University
Residency
University of Florida
Specialties
Sleep Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in FL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Fellowships
University of Florida
Hospital Affiliations
Atrium Health Union
Atrium Health Pineville
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health
Atrium Health University City
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Atrium Health Sleep Medicine
1100 Healing Way, Suite 21D, Matthews, NC 28104
Call: 980-993-1790

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Genioglossus Muscle Training for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Genioglossus Muscle Training for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 06, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

22 Total Publications

Artificial intelligence in sleep medicine: an updated American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement.
Artificial intelligence in sleep medicine: an updated American Academy of Sleep Medicine position statement.
Journal: Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Published: July 31, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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