Sleep Doctors in California: How to Find a Specialist

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Updated October 26, 2026 · 5 min read · Sleep Doctor Near Me editorial

⚡ Key Clinical Takeaways

  • California listings span large metro areas and smaller communities.
  • Start with location, then compare the details shown on each profile.
  • A sleep evaluation may include a medical history, symptom review, physical exam, and discussion of sleep habits.
  • Insurance coverage, referrals, and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan, provider, and service.
  • Listed California providers are spread across cities and neighborhoods.

Quick answer: Find Sleep Doctors lists 1,945 sleep providers and centers across California. This guide covers how to compare city listings, review provider details, understand common first-visit steps, and prepare questions before booking. It is directory information, not medical advice.

Sleep Doctors in California at a glance

California listings span large metro areas and smaller communities. The table below shows city-level counts from the directory. Counts reflect listed providers and centers, not individual physician counts only.

CityListed providers and centersDirectory page
Los Angeles116Los Angeles sleep providers
San Diego89San Diego sleep providers
San Francisco68San Francisco sleep providers
Fresno64Fresno sleep providers
Sacramento43Sacramento sleep providers
Irvine38Irvine sleep providers
San Jose36San Jose sleep providers
Stanford34Stanford sleep providers
Riverside32Riverside sleep providers
Beverly Hills29Beverly Hills sleep providers
Encino27Encino sleep providers
Torrance27Torrance sleep providers
Newport Beach25Newport Beach sleep providers
Sunnyvale25Sunnyvale sleep providers
Bakersfield24Bakersfield sleep providers

See the full California sleep provider directory for additional cities and profiles.

How to choose a sleep doctor in California

Start with location, then compare the details shown on each profile. Useful factors include specialty, address, phone number, clinic name when listed, and whether the provider is accepting new patients. For broader guidance, read how to choose a sleep clinic and sleep doctor near me.

What to expect

A sleep evaluation may include a medical history, symptom review, physical exam, and discussion of sleep habits. Some patients are referred for a sleep study. Learn more about sleep studies and home sleep studies. Follow-up visits may review results and discuss next steps with the clinician.

Insurance, cost and access

Insurance coverage, referrals, and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan, provider, and service. Contact the provider or your insurer before booking to confirm coverage, network status, and any referral requirements. This guide does not list prices or wait times.

Neighborhoods and access

Listed California providers are spread across cities and neighborhoods. Examples include Sunnyvale, Santa Rosa, San Carlos, San Jacinto, San Francisco, Fairfield, and others. Addresses and phone numbers are shown on individual profiles. Some listings include a clinic name, while others do not.

ProviderCredentialsCityAddressPhoneProfile
Manpreet S. SanghariM.D.Sunnyvale1309 S Mary Ave #200+1 408 523 3460Profile
Abhijit G. DeshpandeM.D.Santa Rosa3815 Airway Dr+1 707 573 5261Profile
Michelle M. PrimeauM.D.San Carlos301 Industrial Rd Level 3+1 650 632 0820Profile
Horst H. MeissnerNot listedSan Jacinto341 E Main St Ste 100+1 951-654-5590Profile
Vadim KagramanovM.D. Ph.D.San Carlos301 Industrial Rd Level 3+1 650 632 0820Profile
Ross F. LiebmanM.D.Sunnyvale1309 S Mary Ave #200+1 408 523 3460Profile
Russell HolpuchNot listedSan Francisco2001 Union St #420+1 415-424-3313Profile
Omid ZebarjadiNot listedSan Jacinto341 E Main St Ste 100+1 951-654-5590Profile
Anit B. PatelM.D.Fairfield2720 Low Ct+1 707 427 4900Profile
Joshua J. LoD.O. MPHSan Carlos301 Industrial Rd+1 650 632 0820Profile

Clinic names are shown when listed. Horst H. Meissner and Omid Zebarjadi are listed with Gupta Rakesh C MD. Russell Holpuch is listed with San Francisco Dental Sleep Medicine. All listed providers above show accepting new patients as yes; telehealth is not listed as available on these profiles.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Are you accepting new patients?
  • Do you require a referral?
  • Which sleep concerns do you evaluate?
  • Do you offer in-lab or home sleep studies?
  • What is the expected timeline for results?
  • Which insurance plans do you accept?

Frequently asked questions

How many sleep providers are listed in California?

Find Sleep Doctors lists 1,945 sleep providers and centers in California.

Are all listed entries individual physicians?

No. The directory mixes individual physicians with sleep centers and clinics.

How can I compare providers in one city?

Open the city page, then review provider names, credentials, addresses, phone numbers, and profile links.

Do all providers accept new patients?

The profiles shown here list accepting new patients as yes, but confirm current status before booking.

Does the directory show telehealth?

Telehealth is shown when listed. The profiles in this guide do not list telehealth as available.

Is this medical advice?

No. This is directory information. Clinical decisions should be made with a qualified clinician.

How we built this guide

This guide uses directory data from Find Sleep Doctors, including city counts, provider profiles, addresses, phone numbers, and profile URLs. Sources include the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Last updated 2026-10-26. Byline: Find Sleep Doctors Editorial Team. This is directory information, not medical advice.

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