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Dr. Christopher Earley's research and clinical interests are devoted to Sleep Medicine with a special interest in Restless Legs Syndrome. His current research is focused on understanding the pathophysiology of Restless Legs Syndrome and further elucidating the value of various treatments in this syndrome. Dr. Earley received his medical degree as well as a PhD in Pharmacology from the University College in Galway, Ireland. He completed a full residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor Medical College and then went to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to complete his residency in Neurology. After then spending a year at the NIH as a fellow in the Neurobiology Unit, Dr. Earley joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 1991. 2008 Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins 1994- Associate Director, Sleep Disorders Center, JHBMC Education and Training: 1973 - B.S. (General), Villanova University 1974 - B.A. (Psychology), Arizona State University 1978 - Ph.D. (Pharmacology), National University of Ireland 1983 - M.B., B.Ch. ( Medicine), National University of Ireland 1983-1984 Internship, University Hospital, Galway, Ireland 1984-1987 Resident in Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 1987-1990 Resident in Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 1990-1991 Senior Staff Fellow, Neurobiology Unit, NIH/NIA Professional Experience: 1991- Full-time Staff Neurologist, Johns Hopkins 1992-1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins 1993-2001 Director, Acute Stroke Service, 1994- Associate Director, Sleep Disorders Center 1994-1999 Co-Director, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit 1996-2000 Director, Neurovascular Ultrasound Lab 1999-2008 Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins. Dr. Earley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Narcolepsy, Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

Shilpa Kauta is a Sleep Medicine provider in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Kauta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Nancy Higgins is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Galloway, New Jersey. Dr. Higgins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.