The 20 Best Sleep Paralysis Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Sleep Paralysis near Washington, US. Of these, 7 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Sleep Paralysis
    Advanced in Sleep Paralysis

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baburaj Thankappan is a Neurologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Thankappan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    David Culpepper
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine

    Virginia Mason Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center - Seattle

    925 Seneca Street, H10-sdc, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Culpepper MD is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist who takes a patient-centered approach to the care of adults with sleep disorders. Deeply interested in the human element of medicine he actively partners with each patient to develop a treatment plan that will work for them and offer the best outcome. By improving a patient's sleep he feels he has the opportunity to treat the whole person.Dr. Culpepper is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Medical Association.Outside of work he enjoys outdoor activities following professional sports leagues and technology. Dr. Culpepper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and REM Behavior Disorder.

    Frankie Roman
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    7320 216th Street Southwest, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Roman graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1984 and has been in practice for 34 years. He completed a residency at Providence Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Roman specializes in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

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    Iryna M. Sapieha
    Sleep Medicine
    Sleep Medicine
    550 17th Avenue, Suite A20, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe my role as a physician is to provide patients with the education, support and encouragement they need to care for themselves. My commitment is to a compassionate and patient-centered approach. Dr. Sapieha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Ian A. Merrill
    Sleep Medicine
    Sleep Medicine
    7320 216th Street Southwest, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy listening closely to my patients in order to truly understand their needs. My role is then to serve them as a resource and partner in following a wise treatment plan, working toward a shared goal of improved quality of life and health. Dr. Merrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Morris B. Chang
    Sleep Medicine
    Sleep Medicine
    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Floor 4, 
    Issaquah, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Born in Illinois and raised in Kansas, Dr. Chang is a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Neurology. Prior to joining Swedish he practiced sleep medicine for 15 years in south King County, having served as medical director for Highline Sleep Center in Burien, Auburn Regional Medical Center Sleep Disorder Center in Auburn, and Polyclinic Sleep Center in Seattle. Though clinical medicine remains the primary focus of his work, he has worked in sleep medicine policy through committees within the AAN and the AASM. He is a clinical instructor for the department of neurology at the UW School of Medicine. He has been nominated by his peers as a sleep medicine ""top doctor"" for multiple years in Seattle and Seattle Met magazines. He has also earned a private pilot license, and has a clinical interest in the topic of excessive daytime sleepiness as pertains to pilots and others in the transportation industry. He is married to Melissa, a pharmacist, and he has two boys.". Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Insomnia.

    Robert H. Mccoy
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    21701 76th Avenue West, Suite 304, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I have been a member of the Edmonds community for the past 25 years. Having grown up in western Washington, I returned home after my medical training in the Midwest. My interest in exercise physiology led to a fellowship in pulmonary medicine and finally, I then added further training in sleep medicine. I am currently the Respiratory Care Director and Director of the Sleep Lab at Swedish Edmonds and recently started a program for home sleep testing. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Lung Metastases.

    Anand A. Gersappe
    Sleep Medicine
    Sleep Medicine
    18100 Northeast Union Hill Road, Suite 320, 
    Redmond, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Gersappe's philosophy of medical practice is centered on compassionate care. He believes in Francis Peabody's famous quote that, ""The secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient."" Having himself been a patient of sleep apnea in the past, he is able to draw on his own personal experience while treating patients.". Dr. Gersappe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, and Drowsiness.

    Advanced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine

    Overlake Sleep Disorders Center

    1100 112th Ave NE Ste 320, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randip Singh is a Sleep Medicine provider in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and REM Behavior Disorder.

    David M. Margelli
    Physician Assistant
    Physician Assistant
    550 17th Avenue, Suite A20, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sleep issues have such a varied and far-reaching affect on patients - in their personal lives, the lives of their families and friends, their jobs, their past times... I am always glad when a patient has come in to see us at the sleep clinic, there are so many ways we can help. I am honored that patients trust us with their care. David Margelli is a board-certified physician assistant who received his medical training at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. A University of Washington graduate and former paramedic, Mr. Margelli started his PA practice in general cardiology in 1999. He has been practicing sleep medicine at Swedish since 2004 and is also the Director of Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Clinicians. In addition, Mr. Margelli is also a clinical research investigator. The author of numerous articles on sleep topics, he is a frequent speaker at meetings for both community groups and medical providers. He has been an invited lecturer on sleep medicine at the American Academy of Physician Assistants national education conference. Mr. Margelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Movement Disorders, Sleep Paralysis, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Subhekchya Sharma
    Registered Nurse
    Registered Nurse
    7320 216th Street Southwest, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Subhekchya Sharma graduated from Goshen College Nursing School receiving her ARNP. She specializes in sleep medicine and is a practicing NP at Swedish Sleep Medicine - Cherry Hill. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Movement Disorders, Sleep Paralysis, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine

    Vancouver Neurologists PS

    505 NE 87th Ave Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marlene Dietrich is a Sleep Medicine provider in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Dietrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, REM Behavior Disorder, and Drowsiness.

    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis

    Summit Pacific Medical Center

    600 E Main St, 
    Elma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jakdej Nikomborirak is a Sleep Medicine provider in Elma, Washington. Dr. Nikomborirak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Auburn Regional Medical Plaza

    121 N Division St Ste 300, 
    Auburn, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravana Gudivada is a Sleep Medicine provider in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Gudivada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Central Sleep Apnea, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine

    Office

    501 SE 172nd Ave Ste 220, 
    Vancouver, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hill is a Sleep Medicine provider in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Sleep Paralysis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Mary Bridge Children's Neurology-Tacoma

    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Joseph is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sleep Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dravet Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Sleep Paralysis?

    Sleep paralysis is a condition in which you are unable to move or speak right as you're falling asleep or waking up. During an episode of sleep paralysis, you are totally aware of what is happening.

    When should I see a Sleep Paralysis doctor in Washington, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Sleep Paralysis doctor in Washington, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Sleep Paralysis doctors in Washington, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Sleep Paralysis doctors in Washington, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Sleep Paralysis doctor in Washington, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Sleep Paralysis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sleep Paralysis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Sleep Paralysis doctor in Washington, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Sleep Paralysis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Sleep Paralysis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Sleep Paralysis doctors in Washington, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sleep Paralysis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Sleep Paralysis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sleep Paralysis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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