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Restless Legs Syndrome Specialists

16 verified specialists treating restless legs syndrome from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Hrayr Attarian

Hrayr Attarian, MD

Professor, Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sleep Medicine
Alon Avidan

Alon Avidan, MD

Professor of Neurology, Director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Sleep Medicine
Phyllis Zee

Phyllis Zee, MD

Director, Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine; Chief of Sleep Medicine in the Department of Neurology; Benjamin and Virginia T. Boshes Professor of Neurology; Professor, Neurology (Sleep Medicine), Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sleep Medicine
John Winkelman

John Winkelman, PHD/MD

Chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Sleep Medicine
Daniel Barone

Daniel Barone, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College; Associate Medical Director, Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine

Neurology

Bronx, NY20+ years
Sleep Medicine
Christopher Earley

Christopher Earley, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Sleep Medicine
Clete Kushida

Clete Kushida, M.D., PH.D.

Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Sleep Medicine)

Neurology

Redwood City, CA30+ years
Sleep Medicine
Dianne Augelli

Dianne Augelli, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Sleep Medicine
Ronald Chervin

Ronald Chervin, MD

Michael S. Aldrich Collegiate Professor of Sleep Medicine, Professor of Neurology, Director, Sleep Disorders Center, Assistant Dean for Clinical Research

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
Sleep Medicine
Brendan Lucey

Brendan Lucey, MD

Professor of Neurology, Chief, Adult Sleep Medicine

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO20+ years
Sleep Medicine
Alcibiades Rodriguez

Alcibiades Rodriguez, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Sleep MedicineClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Norman Friedman

Norman Friedman, MD

Neurology

Kalispell, MT30+ years
Sleep Medicine
Subhajit Chakravorty

Subhajit Chakravorty, MD

Senior Medical Director, UPMC Health System

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Sleep Medicine
Kevin Faber

Kevin Faber, MD

Neurology

Fargo, ND
Sleep Medicine
Douglas Moul

Douglas Moul, M.D., M.P.H.

Staff Physician, Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center and Wooster FHC

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Sleep Medicine
Bahram Nico

Bahram Nico, M.D.

Neurology

Minot, ND30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologySleep Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of restless legs syndrome specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Restless Legs Syndrome as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a restless legs syndrome specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for restless legs syndrome depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these restless legs syndrome specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Restless Legs Syndrome is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches restless legs syndrome care.